Delaware State Park Veterans Conservation Corps
Recruitment #063021-MXCC15-400300
| Opening Date | 7/1/2021 12:00:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Closing Date | 9/28/2021 11:59:00 PM |
| Type of Recruitment | Casual/Seasonal |
| Salary | $10.00/hour |
| Salary Plan | FR1 |
| Pay Grade |
FR1 |
| Shift Hours | Evenings/Weekends/Holidays Required |
| Employment Type |
Actual Vacancy |
| Employment Term |
Casual/Seasonal |
| Agency | DNREC/Division of Parks and Recreation - DSP |
| Location(s) |
Bellevue State Park: (800 Carr Rd, Wilmington, DE, 19809) Killens Pond State Park: (5025 Killens Pond Rd, Felton, DE, 19943) |
| Contact Name | DNREC Applicant Services |
| Contact Phone | 302-739-9901 |
Introduction
The Division of Parks and Recreation preserves cultural and historic resources, from a Civil War-era fort to elegant estates. And it provides a wide variety of recreational and educational opportunities for Delawareans and visitors.
Click here for more information about the Delaware State Parks Conservation Corps.
Summary Statement
The Delaware State Parks Conservation Corps (DSPCC) Veterans Corps is a program engaging military veterans in a limited term of employment to gain training, certification, and skills in natural resource management. The positions will be located within all three counties, with occasional travel throughout the state.
A variety of Veterans Corp park positions are available at Killen’s or Bellevue State Park, may include the following:
- Members will perform duties within the Environmental Stewardship, Trails and Arborist Program promoting the wise management and conservation of native wildlife and plant species within northern Delaware State Parks and Nature Preserves.
Work is performed indoors, outdoors, evenings, and holidays as scheduled to meet Park needs.
Essential Functions
Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all position 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.
- Assists with land management activities to maintain all State Park ecosystems including; forests, meadows and aquatic ecosystems with primary focus in New Castle County, Delaware.
- Assist with native and invasive plant survey, identification, and invasive plant removal
- Assist with wildlife management program
- Use of power equipment to include chainsaws, mowers, and heavy construction equipment
- Conduct targeted invasive plant control via mechanical and chemical applications
- Trails Maintenance
- Litter cleanup and waterway and shoreline cleanup.
- Other occasional projects
Job Requirements
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 for all positions must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
- Veteran and/or active Guard/Reserve
- Knowledge of natural, cultural, historical resources or parks and recreation.
Additional Posting Information
This posting may be closed on or before 9/28/2021 upon filling the vacant position(s).
Boots, work shirts, protective equipment and tools will be provided.
As a condition of employment, all employees must certify that they are fully COVID-19 vaccinated by September 30, 2021; or be required to test for COVID-19 on a weekly basis starting on September 30, 2021; or request an exemption from the COVID-19 vaccination(s) due to health or sincerely held religious beliefs or practices by September 30, 2021. If hired after September 23, 2021, these certifications or requests must be completed during their initial week of employment. This will be in effect until further notice. More information can be found here.
Conditions of Hire
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.
As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
Selection 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 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 statejobs.delaware.gov.