Introduction

The land that became Alapocas Run State Park was donated to the city of Wilmington in the early 1900s by local industrialist William Bancroft.

Alapocas Run became a state park in 2002.

Summary Statement

This position will lead the Wilmington and Alapocas Run State Parks grounds maintenance team to manage and maintain athletic fields, tennis courts, general use park areas, playgrounds, landscape beds, restrooms, picnic areas, and rental facilities.

This position will be responsible for the management of the state's natural resources which includes such activities as transplanting, harvesting and care of plants to include turf / grounds management, pest management, herbicide / fertilizer application, layout and design, assessment of soil composition and environmental conditions.

The incumbent in this position will be responsible for administrative and management duties such as project coordinating, staff supervision, inventory management, purchasing, and procurement.

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 V

Applicants must have education, training and / or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas :

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control : Division of Parks :

• Three years experience in operating and maintaining motor vehicles, landscaping and groundskeeping equipment and hand tools.
• Three years experience in performing a variety of groundskeeping, mechanical, and building maintenance trades work.
• Six months experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Additional Posting Information

The State of Delaware recognizes the value of telework and flexible working schedules. This position is eligible for Alternative Work Schedules according to the State of Delaware’s .

More information will be shared at the time of interview.

Conditions of Hire

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.

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.

Functional Capability Evaluation : Upon a conditional offer, you must take a Functional Capability Evaluation to assess your strength and agility to meet the physical requirements of the position.

All applicants must read the detailed physical requirements for this position which is located at and the file is named Conservation Tech I-V - DNREC - Division of Parks and Recreation.

Benefits

Last updated : 2024-06-22