What are the responsibilities and job description for the Conservation Tech I position at State of Delaware?
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Summary Statement
The focus of Conservation Technician services is to assist management and staff in the implementation of natural resources management initiatives and programs. Work involves making evaluations and assessments in areas such as horticulture, agriculture, forestry, environmental conditions, wildlife habitat management carrying out a variety of activities such as construction / building trades, landscaping, equipment operation, maintenance of state owned and / or maintained grounds and facilities.
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.
- Applies conservation and preservation principles and practices in support of the management of the state's natural resources which includes such activities as propagating, seeding, transplanting, cultivating, harvesting and care of trees, flowers, shrubs, lawns and crops to include turf / grounds management, pest management, herbicide / fertilizer application, layout and design, assessment of soil composition and environmental conditions.
- Performs maintenance and repairs in a variety of labor / trades fields such as plumbing, carpentry, painting, welding, construction, grounds maintenance and assists higher level personnel on large scale projects.
- Operates marine, land-based and construction equipment and vehicles.
- Maintains and repairs a variety of equipment / vehicles.
- Provides information to the public as requested or responds to inquiries regarding agency initiatives / programs.
- Ensures the safe usage of state owned, managed, and / or maintained grounds and facilities by the public.
- Completes standard forms / applications; maintains records and reports detailing daily activity, tool and equipment inventory, fuel and service logs and related activities.
Job Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Conservation Technician I Applicants must have education, training and / or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas :
Additional Posting Information
This is a Casual / Seasonal position which is a non-pension eligible position without healthcare and / or other benefits.
Conditions of Hire
This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. .
DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.
Salary : $18
