Conservation Technician IV

 

Bellevue State Park is home to several venues available for weddings, celebrations and gatherings of all types.

Click here for more information about Bellevue State Park.

The park is the northern terminus of the ninety-mile-long Coastal Heritage Greenway that stretches to Cape Henlopen State Park, and the eastern-most point of the Northern Delaware Greenway.

Click here for more information about Fox Point.

This position will complete projects and regular maintenance activities at Bellevue and Fox Point State Parks. This position is responsible for building and grounds maintenance, including but not limited to:  plumbing; HVAC maintenance and repair; electrical diagnostics and repairs; carpentry and remodeling work; small engine equipment operation, maintenance, diagnostics, and repair; welding and metalwork; landscaping, grounds maintenance, and tree work; as well as other duties as assigned. The selected candidate will work both with a team and independently, depending on the project.

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

 

1. Three years experience in operating and maintaining motor vehicles, landscaping and groundskeeping equipment and hand tools.
2. Six months experience in performing a variety of grounds keeping, mechanical, and building maintenance trades work.
3. Six months experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others. 
4. Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).   

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

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.

Functional Capability Evaluation:  Upon a conditional offer, you must take a Functional Capability Evaluation to assess your strength and agility to meet the physical requirements of the position.

All applicants must read the detailed physical requirements for this position which is located at http://www.delawarestatejobs.com/explore/fce.shtml and the file is named Conservation Tech I-V - DNREC - Division of Parks and Recreation.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at www.delawarestatejobs.com.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.  The State of Delaware – An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.