Environmental Control Technician I

 

DNREC's Mosquito Control Section provides mosquito control services throughout Delaware. During the warmer months, Mosquito Control monitors and treats mosquito populations that emerge from wetland areas found throughout the state, including ditches, stormwater ponds, wet woodlands, and coastal salt marshes. 

 

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This position will provide a unique opportunity for the selected applicant to gain exposure in many aspects of mosquito control in Delaware.  Employees in this position will largely work outdoors under varying weather conditions to accomplish the goals of modern mosquito control program under well-defined guidelines.  This includes but is not limited to: routine larval/adult mosquito surveillance and control (using insecticides), data collection, addressing citizen mosquito complaints, drawing blood and maintaining chicken flocks throughout the state for virus surveillance, collecting mosquito disease data, deploying/servicing/collecting mosquito trap data, and possible operation of boats/ATV's.

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 I
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Knowledge of conducting field work to collect samples and survey data.
2. Knowledge of math such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, or decimals.
3. Knowledge of narrative report writing.
4. Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

This posting may be closed on or before 04/16/2020 upon filling the vacant positions.

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.    

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 statejobs.delaware.gov.

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.