Delaware State Parks Data Specialist

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.

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The position will develop processes and procedures for collecting, tracking, and reporting on interpretive data. This includes attendance data, feedback data, budgets, and staff/intern position data. This position is also responsible for developing reports and surveys in all areas of interpretation, including programming, exhibits, waysides and interpretive positions and projects. This position will train staff on data entry and reports and ensure integrity of all programming data. This position will support programs and initiatives that increase the public’s awareness of their surrounding environment and foster the appreciation, enjoyment, and utilization of Delaware State Parks. 

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.

• Coordinate statewide interpretive data reporting
• Develops forms, records and reports to document progress of projects
• Deliver strategies and solutions to reporting and accurately quantifying data
• Creates spreadsheets and databases to track exhibits, trainings, projects, and programs.
• Ability to analyze and organize data and files.
• Ability to create systems for the tracking and streamlining projects.
• Must be able to demonstrate responsibility, dependability and good communication skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Delaware State Parks Data Specialist

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 area:

1. One year experience in interpreting rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
2. One year experience using Microsoft Office Programs including Outlook, Excel, and Publisher, as well as Google Workspace.
3. Possession of a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

This posting may be closed on or before (9/05/2021) upon filling the vacant position(s).

This position will have Statewide responsibilities which requires travel throughout the State.  The State of Delaware provides transportation services to State agencies.

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.

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 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 Delaware State Jobs.

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.