Conservation Technician III

Introduction

Cape Henlopen's beaches attract thousands of visitors who enjoy everything from ocean swimming, boating, fishing, and kayaking to clamming, paddle-boarding and wind-surfing.

Summary Statement

This position will perform grounds maintenance duties at Cape Henlopen State Park including mowing, trimming, trash pick-up, janitorial services, snow and leaf removal, landscape bed maintenance, athletic field maintenance, tree/brush removal, trail maintenance, equipment maintenance and other duties as needed. These responsibilities include the development, completion, organization, and updating of work orders, inspection and repair records and other requisite documentation. This staff member will be routinely working on grounds equipment including lightweight and heavy machinery. This position will also supervise seasonal grounds maintenance staff, being involved in the hiring, scheduling, disciplining and evaluating process.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

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.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Conservation Technician III
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control: Division of Parks:

Three years experience in operating and maintaining motor vehicles, landscaping and groundskeeping equipment and hand tools. Six months experience in performing a variety of groundskeeping, mechanical, and building maintenance trades work. 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 Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Additional Posting Information

The State of Delaware recognizes the value of telework and flexible working schedules. This position is eligible for Alternative Work Schedules according to the State of Delaware’s . More information will be shared at the time of interview.

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1 B Visas.

Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization). The candidate selected for this position shall be asked to join and pay dues to the labor organization or may, decline joining the labor organization and not pay dues or a fee. The labor organization has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other work related purposes.

As a condition of hire the applicant must agree as a requirement of employment to possess a Delaware Private Applicators Certification within 180 days of employment.

All applicants must read the detailed physical requirements for this position which is located at and the file is named Conservation Tech I-V - DNREC - Division of Parks and Recreation.

Benefits

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