Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control · 1 month ago
Conservation Technician IV - Little Creek
Dover, DE
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expThe Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is responsible for conserving and managing the state's fish and wildlife and their habitats. The Conservation Technician IV will perform major construction and maintenance projects on state wildlife areas and fisheries, operating heavy equipment and ensuring the safety of public grounds.
Clean EnergyEnergyEnvironmental ConsultingWater
No H1B
Responsibilities
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
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)
Benefits
Comprehensive benefit package
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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