Forest and Conservation Worker reforests and protects timber tracts and maintains forest facilities including roads and campsites. Applies a wide range of concepts. Being a Forest and Conservation Worker applies practical knowledge of practices and procedures from two or more specialized fields, such as forestry, soil science and/or agriculture. May require 2-4 years of related work experience. Additionally, Forest and Conservation Worker relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Typically reports to a manager, or head of the department. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
This is not a state merit position. This is a contractual position with the opportunity to work long term.
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) in conjunction with the Division of Watershed Stewardship and Waterway Management Section has an opening for a Conservation Technician II in Lewes, Delaware. The selected candidate will be primarily part of our waterway crew responsible for channel and basin dredging, dredge and vessel maintenance, algae harvesting, channel marking and removal of hazards to vessel navigation. Additional duties will be to assist with beach maintenance operations, the sand by-pass plant and to assist with yard and building maintenance.
Job Duties:
Job Experience:
1. Six months experience in operating hand power tools and land-based and/or marine-based construction equipment used for grading, excavating, pumping, or dredging.
2. Six months experience in routine maintenance of land and marine construction equipment, light trucks and vessels.
3. Knowledge of waterway management operations such as macro-algae harvesting, navigational channel marking and/or abandon vessel/derelict structure removal.
4. Knowledge of site construction standards and methods to support land and marine activities.
5. Possession of a valid CDL Class A OR B Driver's License (not suspended, revoked, or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
6. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1B Visas.
Benefits:
The Kent Conservation District offers a comprehensive benefits package including: 37.5 hours work week and flexible scheduling options: 15 paid vacation days the first year; 9 paid holidays a year; and 15 paid sick days per year. Pension and health insurance are also included in the benefits package. Direct Deposit of paychecks will be required as a condition of employment for new employees.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: From $32,861.00 per year
Benefits:
Schedule:
Work Location: In person