Conservation Technician I

AGR/Agriculture•Dover, DE

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Delaware Forest Service is currently seeking to hire a Conservation Technician I. This position will be responsible for applying conservation maintenance practices in support of the management of state forestland. Duties may include, but are not limited to, performing maintenance and repairs involving plumbing, carpentry, painting, welding, construction, grounds maintenance, equipment, and vehicles. Incumbent must be able to operate construction equipment and vehicles and will be trained to assist with prescribed fires and wildfires. Other duties that this position could include, but are not limited to, assisting other State Forests on larger construction or maintenance projects. There will also be opportunities to travel to assist with out-of-state wildfires. Upon satisfactory completion of department promotional standards and job requirements, employees may be eligible to be promoted to the next level.

Requirements

Coursework, training, and/or work experience in operating and maintaining light and heavy farming, construction equipment and hand power tools.
Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Nice To Haves

Assisting with prescribed fires and wildfires.
Assisting other State Forests on larger construction or maintenance projects.
Travel to assist with out-of-state wildfires.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of natural resources conservation or 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 or 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 or 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.