Environmental Control Technician II - Upland Gamebird Program

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This seasonal biological aide position with Delaware's Species Conservation and Research Program will assist the state Turkey, Quail and Upland Game biologist with Wild Turkey, Northern Bobwhite quail and upland game species projects. The job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, conducting surveys for gamebirds, assisting with trapping and banding efforts, entering data into excel and other databases. Occasional assistance with other programs may be required (e.g. deer, waterfowl, game and non-game species).

Requirements

Six months experience in conducting field work to collect samples and survey data.
Six months experience in math such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, or decimals.
Six months experience in applying laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
Six months experience in narrative report writing.
Knowledge of using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.
Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Nice To Haves

Occasional assistance with other programs may be required (e.g. deer, waterfowl, game and non-game species).

Responsibilities

Conducting surveys for gamebirds
Assisting with trapping and banding efforts
Entering data into excel and other databases
Provides technical support in studies, surveys, inspections and research projects.
Collects field samples and data.
Provides technical information and assistance to the public and the regulated community.
Interprets rules and regulations for assigned area.
Reviews permit applications and supplemental paperwork for approval or recommendation for disapproval.
Operates and maintains vehicles, boats and sampling equipment.
Maintains accurate records and prepares reports.
May assist in processing biological samples.