Conservation Technician IV - Mike Castle Trail

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

About The Position

The DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife manages approximately 68,000 acres across 19 public wildlife areas in Delaware. The Conservation Technician IV assists the Conservation Manager in accomplishing Fish and Wildlife management objectives on state wildlife and fishing areas and is responsible for the Mike Castle Trail. The position includes operating and maintaining land-management equipment and boats; conducting habitat management and installing wildlife food and cover plots; applying herbicides; placing and maintaining waterfowl blinds, deer stands, information signs, and wildlife nesting structures; maintaining ponds and water-control structures; and managing public-use facilities such as boat ramps, wildlife-viewing trails, and structures. The work also involves applying conservation and preservation practices, performing grounds and facility maintenance and repairs, operating and maintaining vehicles and equipment, responding to public inquiries, ensuring safe public use of state facilities, and maintaining activity, inventory, fuel, and service records. A Functional Capability Evaluation is required after a conditional offer to assess the applicant’s ability to meet the physical requirements of the position.

Requirements

Three years of experience operating and maintaining equipment such as farming or construction equipment, trucks, boats, or small motor equipment.
Three years of experience in maintenance trades such as groundskeeping, mechanical work, building maintenance, or general carpentry.
Six months of experience in land-management activities such as land stewardship, farming practices, invasive-species identification and control, herbicide applications, or prescribed burning.
Six months of experience performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others.
Possession of a valid, unrestricted CDL Class A Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

Assist the Conservation Manager with Fish and Wildlife management objectives on state wildlife areas and fishing areas.
Operate and maintain land-management equipment, boats, vehicles, and other equipment.
Perform habitat management activities and install wildlife food and cover plots.
Apply herbicides.
Place and maintain waterfowl blinds, deer stands, information signs, and wildlife nesting structures.
Maintain ponds and water-control structures.
Manage public-use facilities, including boat ramps, wildlife-viewing trails, and structures.
Apply conservation and preservation practices, including planting, cultivation, harvesting, and care of trees, flowers, shrubs, lawns, and crops.
Perform maintenance and repairs in trades such as plumbing, carpentry, painting, welding, construction, and grounds maintenance.
Provide information to the public or respond to inquiries regarding agency initiatives and programs.
Ensure the safe use of state-owned, managed, or maintained grounds and facilities by the public.
Complete standard forms and applications and maintain records and reports on daily activities, tool and equipment inventories, fuel, and service logs.
Oversee the work of others as a lead worker.