Environmental Control Technician II

Primary responsibilities of the position will be to monitor piping plovers, oystercatchers, gulls, and terns in Sussex County, Delaware. Responsibilities include monitoring nests and broods, protecting habitat and nests with fences, signs, predator exclosures, and by interacting with the public, coordinating volunteers to provide public outreach, and using and maintaining 4WD vehicles and boats. Daily work requires walking up to 5 miles in sand, carrying equipment, and using a spotting scope to distinguish colored leg bands and flags on shorebirds at a distance. Other duties include data entry and management, and preparing reports using GIS, Excel, and Access.  This position may help count migrating raptors at a hawk watch station in the fall.

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.

• 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.

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

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

This posting may be closed on or before 03/31/19 upon filling the vacant position.

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

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.

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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.