Fort Delaware State Park Multiple Positions

Originally built to protect the ports of Wilmington and Philadelphia, Pea Patch Island also became a Union prison camp during the Civil War, housing up to as many as 12,595 Confederate prisoners of war at one time.    

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A variety of seasonal park positions are available at Fort Delaware State Park, which may include the following:

Grounds Maintenance: $9.25/hr - responsible for the maintenance of grounds, facilities, and equipment to include lawn mowing and custodial work, schedule is Monday – Friday and must be willing to work around boats and water.

Boat Operator $12.00 -$14.00/hr - operate multiple styles of boats transporting people, equipment, and vehicles across the Delaware River.

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.

• Duties will vary for each position.
• May maintain and compiles fiscal and narrative records and reports.
• May operate landscaping equipment and use of hand and power tools. May Perform custodial services in restrooms, offices, and other buildings.
• May assist in electrical and plumbing maintenance.
• May set-up, monitoring and clean-up support for park programs and special events. 
• Operate motorboats to transport people and equipment on the Delaware River & Bay area.
• Change oil and check fluids on motorboat.
• Provide excellent customer service and park information to visitors.
• Must be able to demonstrate responsibility, dependability, and good communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently.
• 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:

Grounds Maintenance

1. Must be at least 18 years of age.
2. Experience using landscaping equipment and hand or power tools. (Grounds only)
3. Possession of a valid driver’s license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving.

Boat Operator

1. Must be at least 21 years of age.
2. Possession of a state-issued boater education card or NASBLA-approved boating safety course certificate.
3. Experience operating a boat.
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 6/12/2021 upon filling the vacant position(s).

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.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

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 the 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.