Conservation Technician

The Kent Conservation District is hiring a Conservation Technician I for a one-year contractual position in Lewes, DE. Responsibilities include maintaining dune and beach areas, operating tools, and assisting with waterway operations. Candidates must be able to lift 50 lbs and possess a valid driver's license. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid vacation and health insurance, with a salary of $29,021 per year.
CONSERVATION TECHNICIAN I

DNREC- DIVISION OF WATERSHED STEWARDSHIP

LEWES FACILITY

901 PILOTTOWN ROAD LEWES, DE
• This is not a State of Delaware merit position. It is a one-year contractual position with the opportunity to work long term.

SUMMARY STATEMENT

The Kent Conservation District (KCD), a governmental subdivision of the State of Delaware, is seeking applicants for the contractual services position of Conservation Technician IV with the with the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), Division of Water.

The selected candidate will be primarily part of our beach crew responsible for installing and maintaining dune and crossover fencing, performing post-storm clean-up, maintaining pedestrian and vehicle crossovers, and dune and beach grading. Additional duties will be to assist with waterway operations, the sand by-pass plant and to assist with yard and building maintenance.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Knowledge of operating power and hand tools, small equipment and basic carpentry skills are required.
• Must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

1. Possession of a valid 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 SUBMIT YOUR COVER LETTER, RESUME, AND KENT CONSERVATION DISTRICT APPLICATION VIA THE WEBSITE AT: https://www.kentcd.org/jobs/conservation-technician-i/

APPLICATIONS MAY BE DOWNLOADED FROM THE KCD JOB OPPORTUNITIES WEBSITE: https://www.kentcd.org/about-us/job-opportunities/

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $29,021.00 per year

Application Question(s):
• Are you able to lift up to 50 lbs.?
• Direct deposit of paychecks is required of all new employees.

Ability to Commute:
• Lewes, DE 19958 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person