What are the responsibilities and job description for the Conservation Technician II position at Kent Conservation District?
CONSERVATION TECHNICIAN II
LOCATION: DNREC – Lewes Facility 901 Pilottown Road Lewes, DE
Deadline: Until Filled
Salary: $32,861.00
*This is not a State of Delaware merit position. It is a one-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 the contractual services position of Conservation Technician II with the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), Division of Watershed Stewardship’s Waterway Management Section.
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:
- Participate in and may supervise subordinate or less experienced technicians during the performance of duties including dredging, vessel operation, installation and removal of dredge pipeline, channel marking, algae harvesting, transport of equipment, beach grading and dune fencing, general equipment maintenance.
- Perform basic equipment maintenance such as greasing and filter and belt replacement. * Use hand tools such as wrenches, hammers, drills, and chainsaws.
- Participate in staff meetings and training classes.
- 37.5-hour Schedule: 6am to 4:00pm Monday – Wednesday, Thursday 6:00a.m.-3:30, Friday-off.
- Evaluate staff performance and work with the program manager to provide solutions to issues.
- Meet with the program manager and other Conservation Technicians to discuss project planning, goals, progress, and issues.
- Participate in meetings with property owners, representatives from municipalities and legislative representatives.
- Investigates complaints regarding waterway and beach related issues such as channel markers, algae harvesting and dune crossings.
- Perform and may direct staff in basic equipment maintenance such as greasing and filter and belt replacements.
- Transport materials and equipment
- May direct staff and participate in the use of hand tools such as wrenches, hammers, drills, and chainsaws.
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.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
1. Possession of a valid CDL Class A OR B Driver's License (not suspended, revoked, or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
2. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Kent Conservation District does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1B Visas.
3. 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 TO: jamie.l.willey@delaware.gov
The KCD Application may be downloaded from the KCD Employment Opportunities website. For more information visit:
https://www.kentcd.org/jobs/conservation-technician-ii/
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $32,861.00 per year
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- CDL (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Lewes, DE 19958 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $32,861
