Environmental Control Technician III - Squirrels and Bats

The Division of Fish & Wildlife conserves and manages Delaware’s fish and wildlife and their habitats, and provides fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing and boating access on nearly 65,000 acres of public land. 

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Primary responsibilities will be associated with conducting field research with Delmarva fox squirrels (DFS) and helping with bat projects. Duties with DFS will include setting up and monitoring camera traps, assisting with translocations of DFS, trapping and transporting squirrels and conducting radio telemetry.  Work will be conducted independently and as a team leader. Duties will also include soliciting reports of DFS sightings, maintaining Excel, Access and GIS databases, and preparing technical reports. Bat work may include acoustic surveys, bat catches, radio telemetry, preparing outreach materials, resolving bat/human conflicts, and managing data. Much of the bat fieldwork will occur during evening and nighttime hours, sometimes in hot/humid and buggy conditions. Field work with either species will include carrying heavy and awkward equipment in difficult weather conditions. This position will also assist with other projects.

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

This posting may be closed on or before (8/18/2022) upon filling the vacant position(s).

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.  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.

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.