Conservation Technician V - CHSP

Cape Henlopen's beaches attract thousands of visitors who enjoy everything from ocean swimming, boating, fishing, and kayaking to clamming, paddle-boarding and wind-surfing. But Cape Henlopen offers more than just the ocean and bays. The park's premiere trails offer hiking and biking exploration.

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This position will lead the Cape Henlopen State Park grounds maintenance team to manage and maintain the parks trails, playgrounds, restrooms, picnic areas, rental facilities and perform tree work. This position will be responsible for the management of the state's natural resources which includes such activities as care of trees, shrubs, lawns and grounds management, and herbicide application. The position will oversee a Domestic Supervisor and staff as well as year-round merit and seasonal grounds staff.  The incumbent in this position will be responsible for administrative and management duties such as project coordinating, staff supervision, inventory management, purchasing, and procurement.

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.

• Applies conservation and preservation principles and practices in support of the management of the state's natural resources which includes such activities as propagating, seeding, transplanting, cultivating, harvesting and care of trees, flowers, shrubs, lawns and crops to include turf/grounds management, pest management, herbicide/fertilizer application, layout and design, assessment of soil composition and environmental conditions.
   
• Performs maintenance and repairs in a variety of labor/trades fields such as plumbing, carpentry, painting, welding, construction, grounds maintenance and assists higher level personnel on large scale projects.
   
• Operates marine, land-based and construction equipment and vehicles.
   
• Maintains and repairs a variety of equipment/vehicles.
     
• Provides information to the public as requested or responds to inquiries regarding agency initiatives/programs.
   
• Ensures the safe usage of state owned, managed, and/or maintained grounds and facilities by the public.
   
• Completes standard forms/applications; maintains records and reports detailing daily activity, tool and equipment inventory, fuel and service logs and related activities.

 JOB REQUIREMENTS for Conservation Technician V 
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:  

 

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control: Division of Parks:

1. Three years experience in operating and maintaining motor vehicles, landscaping and groundskeeping equipment and hand tools.
2. Three years experience in performing a variety of groundskeeping, mechanical, and building maintenance trades work.
3. Six months experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.
4. Knowledge of project management which includes planning, developing, implementing, managing and evaluating projects to ensure objectives are met.
5. Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).   

This posting may be closed on or before (12/14/2023) upon filling the vacant position(s).

Functional Capability Evaluation:  Upon a conditional offer, you must take a Functional Capability Evaluation to assess your strength and agility to meet the physical requirements of the position.

All applicants must read the detailed physical requirements for this position which is located at https://statejobs.delaware.gov/explore/fce.shtml and the file is named Conservation Tech I-V - DNREC - Division of Parks and Recreation.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

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 is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.