Environmental Control Technician II- Shorebirds​/Marshbirds Wildlife Biological Aide III

Introduction

DNREC’s Delaware Shorebird Project and marsh bird monitoring project work to monitor and conserve bird species which rely on Delaware’s coastal and marsh habitats for migratory stopover or breeding.

This position assists the Coastal Waterbird Biologist, Marsh Bird Biologist, and their teams. Technician responsibilities will be field‑heavy, floating between the two teams, including marsh bird nest searching/monitoring, point counts, shorebird flock surveys and resights, trailering/operating boats, data processing, and assisting with shorebird cannon netting and marsh bird mist netting. Applicants must be available to work an irregular schedule, including a Thursday–Sunday work week during the 3‑week May migration survey season.

This is not a beach‑nesting bird position (piping plovers, etc.). Job duration is early April through early October, with some flexibility possible.

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 and research projects.
• Survey and monitor bird populations.
• Trapping and banding.
• Work cooperatively with other seasonals, volunteers and Division of Fish and Wildlife staff.
• Provides technical information and assistance to the public.
• Maintains accurate records and prepares reports.
• Assists in data entry.
• Maintains records and reports detailing daily activities.
• Must be able to demonstrate responsibility, dependability and good communication skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

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).

This posting may be closed on or before the listed close date upon filling the vacant position(s). This is a Casual/Seasonal position which is a non‑pension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.

DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H‑1B 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 hire’s Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

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. All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.

Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be…