What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Conservation Specialist position at Kent Conservation District?
This is not a merit position. This is a position with the Kent Conservation District.
Title: Community Conservation Specialist
Program: DNREC – Division of Watershed Stewardship
Location: Dover, DE
Closing Date: Until Filled
Point of Contact: Patricia Risher (see below)
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
COMMUNITY CONSERVATION SPECIALIST
LOCATION: DNREC – Division of Watershed Stewardship SALARY: $51,858 - $64,822
285 Beiser Boulevard, Suite 102 DEADLINE: UNTIL FILLED
Dover, DE 19901
This is not a State of Delaware merit position. This is a two-year contractual position with the opportunity to work
long term.
The Kent Conservation District, a governmental subdivision of the State of Delaware, is seeking applicants for a
Community Conservation Specialist position for contractual services with the Delaware Department of Natural Resources
and Environmental Control (DNREC), Division of Watershed Stewardship.
To support community conservation efforts, we are seeking an energetic Community Conservation Specialist to join our
Conservation Programs Section. This position will focus on engaging communities in conservation, stewardship,
education, outreach, and other nature-based programs. The incumbent will work with a team advancing urban and green
infrastructure strategies to provide collaboration, assistance, and financing for conservation practices focusing on
restoration, protection, and sustainable management.
DUTIES:
- Assist and educate local landowners on the specific requirements and details of the Delaware Community
- Conduct site visits for potential project locations and for project completion verification.
- Lead and organize maintenance efforts at existing urban best management practices, including promotion and
- Assist with the design, installation, and management of conservation practices in public and private spaces
- Coordinate with community partners and assist with community engagement efforts to support ongoing projects.
- Develop educational materials and assist with outreach and educational workshops on the importance of water
- Assist with procurement of materials and supplies, including ordering native plants, mulch/compost, etc.
- Maintain records of maintenance and engagement activities.
- Develop strategies for long-term maintenance of best management practices/conservation practices.
- Provide administrative and outreach support for education and community conservation programs, including grant
development, project management, partner check-in meetings, etc.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Knowledge of native plants.
- Experience installing and maintaining pollinator gardens and/or native plantings.
- Experience working with landowners to enroll in state and public programs.
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams.
- Possession of a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked, or cancelled or disqualified from driving).
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree in natural resource management, environmental science, forestry, wildlife management, or
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, with assignments sometimes coming from several sources and work
- Strong organizational skills including attention to detail.
- Experience with coordinating and leading outreach and nature-based events.
- Ability to complete tasks independently within assigned time frames.
- Ability to coordinate project information from several sources to populate databases and create reports.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse partners and communities such as: consultants,
- Ability to plan, administer and record results of work-team meetings and activities.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
1. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Kent Conservation District does not
provide sponsorship for holders of H1-B Visas.
2. Direct Deposit of paychecks is required of all new employees.
BENEFITS:
The Kent Conservation District offers a comprehensive benefit package including: 37.5-hour work week with flexible
scheduling options, 15 paid vacation days the first year, 9 paid holidays a year, and 15 paid sick leave days per
year. Pension and health insurance are also included in the benefits package.
The Kent Conservation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
TO APPLY, PLEASE EMAIL BOTH YOUR RESUME AND KCD APPLICATION (PDF or MSWORD) TO: (The KCD
Application may also be downloaded from the KCD Employment Opportunities website) Patricia.Risher@delaware.gov
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT
Patricia Risher
District Human Resources Liaison
DNREC Fiscal Management
97 Commerce Way
Suite 106
Dover, DE 19901
Phone: 302-608-5478
Fax: 302-739-6461
Patricia.Risher@delaware.gov
Required Items: Applicants will not be considered if a Cover Letter, Personal Resume, and completed Kent Conservation District Employment Application Form are not received by the posted closing date for this position.
To apply, please email all required items to: Patricia.Risher@delaware.gov
Salary : $51,858 - $64,822
