Environmental Control Technician II - Upland Gamebird Program

Job Description

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. Fish and wildlife resource conservation and safe boating are achieved through promoting public compliance with laws and regulations. The division delivers hunter, boating and aquatic education programs, and provides licensing and boat registration services.

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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. Fish and wildlife resource conservation and safe boating are achieved through promoting public compliance with laws and regulations. The division delivers hunter, boating and aquatic education programs, and provides licensing and boat registration services.

Click here for more information about the Fish and Wildlife Division.

This seasonal biological aide position with Delawares Species Conservation and Research Program will assist the state Turkey, Quail and Upland Game biologist with Wild Turkey, Northern Bobwhite quail and upland game species projects. The job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, conducting surveys for gamebirds, assisting with trapping and banding efforts, entering data into excel and other databases. Occasional assistance with other programs may be required (e.g. deer, waterfowl, game and non-game species).

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.

Requirements

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

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