Environmental Control Technician II- Wildlife Health

Introduction

The Division of Fish & Wildlife conserves and manages Delaware’s fish and wildlife and their habitats, and provides fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing and boating access on nearly 65,000 acres of public land.

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These positions are with Delaware’s Species Conservation and Research Program to assist the Wildlife Disease Biologists and Deer Project Leader with wildlife disease related research and management throughout Delaware. The Wildlife Health Biological Aides support wildlife biologists with surveillance and response activities involving a variety of wildlife species and health concerns with a primary focus on Chronic Wasting Disease surveillance in deer.

Responsibilities include collecting and processing biological samples, maintaining sampling sites and equipment, assisting with population surveys, and supporting data collection and management. The position coordinates with agency staff, the general public, hunters, processors, rehabilitators, and other partners to ensure accurate sample collection, tracking, and documentation. Additional duties include providing outreach and training support, assisting with program reports and database maintenance, and following established biosecurity and disease-prevention protocols.

Work may involve field duties in variable weather conditions, handling multiple wildlife species, and working evening or weekend shifts during peak surveillance periods.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Provides technical support in studies, surveys and research projects.
• Trapping and banding.
• Work cooperatively with other seasonals, volunteers and Division of Fish and Wildlife staff.
• Provides technical information and assistance to the public.
• Maintains accurate records and prepares reports.
• Assists in data entry.
• Maintains records and reports detailing daily activities.
• Must be able to demonstrate responsibility, dependability and good communication skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Environmental Control Technician II

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

This posting may be closed on or before the listed close date upon filling the vacant position(s).

This is a Casual/Seasonal position which is a non-pension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.

DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1 B Visas.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to…