Seasonal Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Officer

 

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife manages nearly 65,000 acres of land that provides habitat for a multitude of wild plants, animals, fish, insects and rare species of all kinds. It spearheads several important wildlife and habitat conservation and education initiatives, including the Wildlife Species Conservation and Research Program and the Delaware Shorebird Project.

 

 For more information about the Division of Fish & Wildlife click on this link.

The Seasonal Natural Resources Enforcement Officer position will assist full-time officers enforcing applicable fishing, hunting and boating laws. Position will patrol by use of motor vehicle, foot, ATV, bicycle, and vessel.  Position will patrol in varying weather conditions while working around boats and water.  Applicants must be available to work weekends, evenings and holidays as scheduled.

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.

• Vessel, vehicle, ATV and Bicycle patrol - Boating & fisheries violations.
• Vessel, ATV, bicycle, and vehicle maintenance and operation.
• Administration work - copying, filing, answering the phone.
• Assist with apprehension, detention and arrest of violators.
• Fisheries Inspection and Identification.
• Public relations - outreach programs.
• May appear in court.
• Assist full time officers with daily patrol.
• Other duties as assigned.

Please attach a resume with your online application or use the resume tab in DEL to provide a detailed description of how your education, training and/or experience meets each job requirement including employer, experience/responsibilities and dates (month/year) of employment/training. Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas.

1. At least 18 years of age.
2. Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
3. Experience in 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 03/29/19 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.    

Pre-employment Drug Testing:  Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

The application and resume 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 resume 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.