Conservation Technician III

This is not a merit position. This is a position with the Kent Conservation District.

Title: Conservation Technician III

Program: DNREC – Division of Watershed Stewardship

Location: Lewes, DE

Closing Date: Until Filled

Point of Contact: Jamie L. Willey, MBA (see below)

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CONSERVATION TECHNICIAN III

LOCATION: DNREC- Division of Watershed Stewardship Deadline: Until Filled

Shoreline and Waterway Management Section Salary: $39,674.86

901 Pilottown Road

Lewes, DE 19958

This is not a State of Delaware merit position. It is a one-year contractual position with the
opportunity to work long term.

The Kent Conservation District (KCD), a governmental subdivision of the State of Delaware, is seeking

applicants for the contractual services position of Conservation Technician III with the Delaware

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), Division of Watershed

Stewardship- Shoreline and Waterway Management Section.

The Shoreline and Waterway Management Section is responsible for maintaining Delaware's shoreline

and navigable waterways, in addition to sand bypass operations.

JOB SUMMARY
The Shoreline and Waterway Management Section performs maintenance such as dredging, macroalgae

harvesting, channel marking, and removal of hazards to navigation. This requires the transport of

material and equipment with trucks and trailers and the operation of heavy equipment, including but not

limited to skid steers, front-end loaders, quad track dozers, and marine vessels.

The selected candidate will work within shoreline management for field operations based out of the

Lewes facility. This team is responsible for installing dune fencing, installing and maintaining pedestrian

and vehicle crossovers, and beach grading on the shorelines. Additional duties will be to assist with

waterway operations, the sand bypass plant, and to assist with yard and building maintenance.

This is a non-CDL position for coastal operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions and are not intended

to be an exhaustive list of all job duties.

• Applies conservation and preservation principles and practices in support of the management of

the state's natural resources.

• 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, maintains, and repairs a variety of marine, land-based, and construction

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.

• May oversee junior staff, temporary workers, community service workers and volunteers.
• Learns applicable laws, rules and regulations.
• Additional duties as assigned, including assisting with waterway operations, assisting the beach

crew, assisting with sand bypass operations, and transporting equipment and materials.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must have the following:

1. Three years’ experience in operating land-based and/or marine-based construction equipment

used for grading, excavating, pumping, or dredging.

2. Three years’ experience in operating power tools, hand tools, and small equipment.

3. Six months experience in routine maintenance of land and marine construction equipment, light

trucks, and vessels.

4. Six months experience in operating and maintaining small motor marine vessels, canoes, and

kayaks.

5. Six months experience in performing a variety of groundskeeping, mechanical, and building

maintenance trades work.

6. Six months experience in land stewardship, plant life, pest or disease control, invasive species

identification and management.

7. Six months experience in recordkeeping.

8. Knowledge of prioritizing, assigning and reviewing the work of others.

9. Must have the ability to perform physical labor and lift up to 50 lbs.

10. On the job training will be provided for specifics of job requirements.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

1. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Conservation District

shall require verification of identity, validating you are lawfully permitted to work in the United

States beyond a temporary period without employment-based sponsorship.

2. The Conservation District does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1B Visas.

3. Direct Deposit of paychecks is required of all new employees.

4. Possession of a valid Driver’s License is required (not suspended, revoked, cancelled, or

disqualified from driving.)

5. Applicants must read the detailed physical requirements for this position as provided during the

hiring process and found online at https://statejobs.delaware.gov/explore/fce.shtml .

BENEFITS

The Kent Conservation District offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: 37.5-hour work

week with flexible scheduling options, 9.5 hours per month of accrued vacation leave and 9.5 hours per

month of accrued sick leave (prorated the first month of employment), and 12 paid holidays per year

(holidays and floating holidays follow the State of Delaware schedule.) Health insurance and pension

are also included in the benefits package.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and

employment process. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service at (800) 232-5460 for

assistance. Call (302) 739-5458 if you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans

with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support.

The Kent Conservation District is an equal opportunity employer and

values a diverse workforce.

TO APPLY

Please email 1) Cover Letter, 2) Resume, and 3) Kent Conservation District Employment Application to:

Jamie L. Willey, MBA

DNREC District HR Manager

[email protected]

(302) 608-5478

Kent Conservation District Employment Application may be downloaded from the Kent Conservation

District Job Opportunities website: KCD Website

Employment Application must be signed by the applicant to be valid. Electronic signature is acceptable.

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Required Items: Applicants will not be considered if a Cover Letter, Personal Resume, and completed Kent Conservation District Employment Application Form are not received by the posted closing date for this position.

To apply, please email all required items to: [email protected]

Job Category: DNREC - Division of Watershed Stewardship - Shoreline and Waterway Management Section

Job Type: Contractual

Job Location: Lewes