Environmental Control Technician ll- Bats

 

The Wildlife Section oversees hunting, hunting seasons and other game-related programs, as well as key wildlife and habitat conservation and education initiatives like the Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program and the Delaware Shorebird Monitoring Project, among many others.  

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Primary responsibilities will include preparing for and conducting field work for bat projects. Incumbent will deploy acoustic arrays, run acoustic transect surveys, assist with volunteer communication and management, analyze bat calls, prepare outreach materials, resolve bat/human conflicts, and assist with data entry. May also conduct bat catches and telemetry studies. Will occasionally help with a project at Fort Delaware State Park that involves educating visitors on the importance of bats, the effect of White-nose Syndrome on bats and what people can do to help protect bats. Will also assist the Delmarva fox squirrel project with translocations, telemetry, and data management, including GIS work. Will also occasionally be asked to assist with other wildlife projects Must be able to carry heavy and awkward equipment in difficult weather conditions (heat, humidity, insects). Work schedule is variable and includes nights, holidays, and weekends.

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, inspections and research projects.
   
• Collects field samples and data.
   
• Provides technical information and assistance to the public and the regulated community.
   
• Interprets rules and regulations for assigned area.
   
• Reviews permit applications and supplemental paperwork for approval or recommendation for disapproval.
   
• Operates and maintains vehicles, boats and sampling equipment.
   
• Maintains accurate records and prepares reports.
   
• May assist in processing biological samples.

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).

This posting may be closed on or before (5/17/2023) 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.

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 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 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 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.