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State of Delaware · 2 months ago

Conservation Technician IV

Delaware, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

The State of Delaware's Division of Fish & Wildlife is dedicated to conserving and managing the state's fish and wildlife and their habitats. The Conservation Technician IV role involves assisting the Regional Wildlife Manager with various management objectives, including operating equipment, performing habitat management, and maintaining public use facilities.

Government

No H1B

Responsibilities

Operating and maintaining land management equipment and boats

Performing habitat management activities and installing wildlife food and cover plots

Performing herbicide applications

Placing and maintaining waterfowl blinds, deer stands, information signs and wildlife nesting structures

Maintenance of ponds and water control structures

Managing public use facilities such as boat ramps and wildlife viewing trails and structures

Assisting staff biologists with biological data collection at deer checking stations

Applies conservation and preservation principles and practices in support of the management of the state's natural resources which includes such activities as propagating, seeding, transplanting, cultivating, harvesting and care of trees, flowers, shrubs, lawns and crops to include turf/grounds management, pest management, herbicide/fertilizer application, layout and design, assessment of soil composition and environmental conditions

Performs maintenance and repairs in a variety of labor/trades fields such as plumbing, carpentry, painting, welding, construction, grounds maintenance and assists higher level personnel on large scale projects

Operates marine, land-based and construction equipment and vehicles

Maintains and repairs a variety of equipment/vehicles

Provides information to the public as requested or responds to inquiries regarding agency initiatives/programs

Ensures the safe usage of state owned, managed, and/or maintained grounds and facilities by the public

Completes standard forms/applications; maintains records and reports detailing daily activity, tool and equipment inventory, fuel and service logs and related activities

Qualification

Equipment operationLand managementMaintenance tradesRecord keepingStaff supervisionCDL Class A License

Required

Three years experience in operating and maintaining equipment such as farming equipment, construction equipment, trucks, boats, or small motor equipment

Three years experience in maintenance trades such as grounds keeping, mechanical, building, or general carpentry

Six months experience in land management activities such as land stewardship, farming practices, invasive species identification and control, herbicide applications, or prescribed burning

Six months experience in record keeping

Knowledge of staff supervision acquired through course work, academic training, training provided through an employer, or performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others; OR supervising staff which may include planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others; OR supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professional, technical, and clerical employees

Possession of a valid CDL Class A Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving)