Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control · 1 month ago
Conservation Technician III
Viola, DE
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is dedicated to the conservation and management of Delaware's fish and wildlife. The Conservation Technician III role involves assisting Regional Fish and Wildlife Managers with habitat management, equipment operation, and maintenance of public use facilities on state wildlife areas and fishing areas.
Clean EnergyEnergyEnvironmental ConsultingWater
No H1B
Responsibilities
Performs a variety of natural resources conservation and preservation duties for assigned agency operations such as propagating, seeding, transplanting, cultivating, harvesting, and care of trees, flowers, shrubs, lawns, and crops, turf/grounds management, integrated pest management, herbicide/fertilizer application, layout and design, macroalgae harvesting, channel marking, debris management, and assessing soil composition and environmental conditions
Ensures the safe use of state owned and/or maintained grounds and facilities by the public and resolves safety concerns or other issues
Applies conservation and preservation principles and practices, as well as related laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures
Completes maintenance and repairs in a variety of labor/trades fields such as plumbing, carpentry, painting, welding, construction, and grounds maintenance
Operates marine, land-based, and construction equipment and vehicles
Provides information to the public and responds to inquiries regarding conservation and preservation efforts and related activities; assists in responding to storms or other related, agency-specific situations
Participates in special projects and initiatives
Completes standard forms/applications and maintains records, logs, and reports
Maintains applicable tools, equipment, and supplies
Performs other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Two years experience in operating and maintaining equipment such as farming equipment, construction equipment, trucks, boats, or small motor equipment
Two 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 prioritizing, assigning and reviewing the work of others
Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving)
Company
Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) envisions a Delaware that offers a healthy environment where people embrace a commitment to the protection, enhancement and enjoyment of the environment in their daily lives; where Delawareans’ stewardship of natural resources ensures the sustainability of these resources for the appreciation and enjoyment of future generations; and where people recognize that a healthy environment and a strong economy support one another.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Nikki Lavoie
Chief Communications Officer
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