Description

This seasonal position runs roughly 8 months from May through the end of January (exact start date and end dates are flexible).  The technician will be an integral addition to a small wetland monitoring and assessment team. This position will help develop a screening protocol to evaluate potential tidal wetland restoration projects using dredge material.  This includes pilot testing the protocol in multiple locations. Field Work will include wetland site visits by foot and boat in the Inland Bays as part of a field crew to collect data on wetland vegetation, elevation, and hydrology. Office work will include data entry, using GIS, compiling and evaluating technical data, and scientific writing.  Visit https://dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/watershed-stewardship/wetlands/ for program information.

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Environmental Control Technician II:
-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).

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. 
- College degree in natural sciences preferred.

-Provides technical support in studies, surveys, inspections and research projects.
-Collects field samples and data.
-Provides technical information and assistance to the public and the regulated community.
-Interprets rules and regulations for assigned area.
-Reviews permit applications and supplemental paperwork for approval or recommendation for disapproval.
-Operates and maintains vehicles, boats and sampling equipment.
-Maintains accurate records and prepares reports.
-May assist in processing biological samples.