Environmental Control Technician II-Shorebirds

Biological AIde III

Recruitment #031925-MGCC02-400302

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Introduction



The Delaware Shorebird Project works to monitor and protect bird species of conservation concern migrating through the Delaware Bay each spring. 

Summary Statement

This position is with Delaware's Species Conservation and Research Program to assist the State Coastal Waterbird Biologist and the lead shorebird technician with the Delaware Shorebird Project. Primary responsibilities include collecting migratory shorebird data following standardized protocols, data entry, and assisting in field activities as needed including capturing and banding shorebirds using cannon nets and re-sighting marked shorebirds. Daily work requires walking up to 5 miles in sand, carrying equipment, using a spotting scope to distinguish colored leg bands and coded flags on shorebirds at a distance, and operating or trailering small boats. Duties outside the May field season include data entry and reporting, and assisting with other field projects, such as colonial waterbird surveys and fall shorebird surveys. Applicants must be available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as scheduled, particularly during the May field season. Anticipated Thursday-Sunday work week for three weeks in May before return to standard for the duration of the season. Housing with the field team is available and encouraged during the technician’s work week in May to accommodate irregular hours but is not available outside of the May field season.

Essential Functions

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. 

• Provides technical support in studies, surveys and research projects. 
• Survey and monitor bird populations. 
• Trapping and banding. 
• Work cooperatively with other seasonals, volunteers and Division of Fish and Wildlife staff.
• Provides technical information and assistance to the public.
• Maintains accurate records and prepares reports. 
• Assists in data entry.
• Maintains records and reports detailing daily activities. 
• Must be able to demonstrate responsibility, dependability and good communication skills. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Environmental Control Technician II. Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas: 

1. Six months experience in conducting field work to collect samples and survey data. 
2. Six months experience in math such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, or decimals. 
3. Six months experience in applying laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures. 
4. Six months experience in narrative report writing. 
5. Knowledge of using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data. 
6. Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Additional Posting Information

This posting may be closed on or before the listed close date upon filling the vacant position(s). 

This is a Casual/Seasonal position which is a non-pension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.

Conditions of Hire

DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1 B Visas. 

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.

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.

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 Delaware State Jobs

Accommodations

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. 


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