Conservation Technician II - III

Introduction

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Summary Statement

The\r\nDelaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery’s mission is to provide a final resting\r\nplace for eligible veterans and dependents. This position aids in maintaining\r\nthe cemetery equipment by being able to diagnose and trouble shoot equipment\r\nmalfunctions, makes determinations of the problem and effectively repairs a\r\nvariety of heavy equipment. The incumbent performs interments while maintaining\r\nthe cemetery grounds.\r\n

Essential Functions

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, employees can complete job duties of a similar kind not specifically listed.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Performs a variety of natural resources conservation and preservation duties for assigned agency operations such as propagating, seeding, transplanting, cultivating, harvesting, and care of trees, flowers, shrubs, lawns, and crops, turf/grounds management, integrated pest management, herbicide/fertilizer application, layout and design, macroalgae harvesting, channel marking, debris management, and assessing soil composition and environmental conditions.\r\n\r\n\r\n Ensures the safe use of state owned and/or maintained grounds and facilities by the public and resolves safety concerns or other issues.\r\n\r\n\r\n Applies conservation and preservation principles and practices, as well as related laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.\r\n\r\n\r\n Completes maintenance and repairs in a variety of labor/trades fields such as plumbing, carpentry, painting, welding, construction, and grounds maintenance.\r\n\r\n\r\n Operates marine, land-based, and construction equipment and vehicles.\r\n\r\n\r\n Provides information to the public and responds to inquiries regarding conservation and preservation efforts and related activities; assists in responding to storms or other related, agency-specific situations.��\r\n\r\n\r\n Participates in special projects and initiatives.\r\n\r\n\r\n Completes standard forms/applications and maintains records, logs, and reports.\r\n\r\n\r\n Maintains applicable tools, equipment, and supplies.\r\n\r\n\r\n Performs other related duties as required.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Job Requirement Series

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Conservation Technician II \r\nApplicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:\r\n\r\n\r\nOffice of Management and Budget,�Department of Transportation, Department of State: \r\n\r\n \r\n Six months' experience in operating and maintaining motor vehicles, landscaping and groundskeeping equipment and hand tools. \r\n \r\n \r\n Six months' experience in plant life, horticulture or arboriculture such as plant growth, pest or disease control, groundskeeping or landscaping. \r\n \r\n \r\n Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).�\r\n \r\n\r\nJOB REQUIREMENTS for Conservation Technician III \r\nApplicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas: \r\n\r\n�\r\nOffice of Management and Budget,�Department of Transportation, Department of State:\r\n\r\n Two years' experience in\r\n operating and maintaining motor vehicles, landscaping and groundskeeping\r\n equipment and hand tools.\r\n One year of experience in plant life, horticulture or\r\n arboriculture such as plant growth, pest or disease control, groundskeeping or\r\n landscaping.\r\n Six months' experience in inventory control such as\r\n ordering, receiving, tracking, storing and handling inventory; disbursing\r\n materials, supplies and equipment.\r\n Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended,\r\n revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).\r\n\r\n

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United\r\nStates. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal\r\nE-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each\r\nnew hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in\r\nthe U.S. For more information refer to our�job\r\nseeker resources.\r\nAll new hires are required to report to the Statewide New\r\nEmployee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held\r\nat designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.\r\n

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/\r\n

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated\r\nbased upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate\r\nto the job requirements of the position.� It is essential that you provide\r\ncomplete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental\r\nquestionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.\r\nFor education and training, list name of educational provider, training course\r\ntitles and summary of course content.�� Narrative information\r\nsupplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information\r\nsupplied on the application including your employment, education and training\r\nhistory as it relates to the job requirements.\r\n\r\n\r\nOnce you have submitted your application on-line, all future\r\ncorrespondence related to your application will be sent via email.� Please\r\nkeep your contact information current.� You may also view all\r\ncorrespondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications”\r\ntab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.\r\n

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.�\r\nIndividuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting�delawarerelay.com.�\r\nIf you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call (302) 739-5458 or email jobs@delaware.gov.\r\nThe State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.�\r\n