Conservation Technician II

CONSERVATION TECHNICIAN II

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

                                901 Pilottown Road                                                    Salary:  $36,199.80

                                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 II with the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), Division of Watershed Stewardship- Waterway Management Section.

JOB SUMMARY

The selected candidate will be primarily part of our waterway crew responsible for channel and basin dredging, dredge and vessel maintenance, algae harvesting, channel marking and removal of hazards to vessel navigation.  Additional duties will be to assist with beach maintenance operations, the sand by-pass plant and to assist with yard and building maintenance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions and are not intended

to be an exhaustive list of all job duties.

• Participate in and may supervise subordinate or less experienced technicians during the performance of duties including dredging, vessel operation, installation and removal of dredge pipeline, channel marking, algae harvesting, transport of equipment, beach grading and dune fencing, general equipment maintenance.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance such as greasing and filter and belt replacement.
• Use hand tools such as wrenches, hammers, drills, and chainsaws.
• Participate in staff meetings and training classes.
• Evaluate staff performance and work with the program manager to provide solutions to issues.
• Meet with the program manager and other Conservation Technicians to discuss project planning, goals, progress, and issues.
• Participate in meetings with property owners, representatives from municipalities and legislative representatives.
• Investigates complaints regarding waterway and beach related issues such as channel markers, algae harvesting and dune crossings.
• Perform and may direct staff in basic equipment maintenance such as greasing and filter and belt replacements.
• Transport materials and equipment
• May direct staff and participate in the use of hand tools such as wrenches, hammers, drills, and chainsaws.
• 5-hour Schedule: 6am to 4:00pm Monday – Wednesday, Thursday 6:00a.m.-3:30, Friday-off.

JOB REQUIREMENTS 

Applicants must have the following:

• Six months experience in operating hand power tools and land-based and/or marine-based construction equipment used for grading, excavating, pumping, or dredging.
• Six months experience in routine maintenance of land and marine construction equipment, light trucks and vessels.
• Knowledge of waterway management operations such as macro-algae harvesting, navigational channel marking and/or abandon vessel/derelict structure removal.
• Knowledge of site construction standards and methods to support land and marine activities.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License is required (not suspended, revoked, cancelled, or disqualified from driving.)
• Possession of a valid CDL Class A or B Driver’s License is required (not suspended, revoked, cancelled, or disqualified from driving.)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Conservation District participates in the Federal E-Verify system to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.  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.
• The Conservation District does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1B Visas.
• Direct Deposit of paychecks is required of all new employees.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License is required (not suspended, revoked, cancelled, or disqualified from driving.)
• Possession of a valid CDL Class A or B Driver’s License is required (not suspended, revoked, cancelled, or disqualified from driving.)
• Applicants must read the detailed physical requirements for this position as provided during the hiring process.

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 11 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.

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

Jamie.L.Willey@delaware.gov

(302) 608-5478

Employment Application may be downloaded from the Kent Conservation District Job Opportunities website: KCD Website