Delaware Employment Link Explore. Apply. Succeed. - Ulrike Greely
Newark, DE
About the Job
The Division of Parks and Recreation owns and manages more than 26,000 acres of open space containing a wide range of natural, cultural and historic resources, which include ocean beaches and dunes, bald cypress wetlands, mature piedmont forest, coastal fortifications, historic cemeteries, prehistoric occupation sites elegant estates. The protection and preservation of these valuable resources allows the Division to provide a wide variety of recreational and educational opportunities for both Delawareans and visitors to the first state.
Click here for more information about Delaware State Parks.- Field identification of native and invasive plant species.
- Safe use of various hand tools and power tools.
- Operate four-wheel drive vehicles.
- Safe application of herbicides using a variety of application methods.
- Complete paperwork associated with herbicide application tracking.
- Provide excellent customer service and park information to visitors.
- Must be able to demonstrate responsibility, dependability and good communication skills.
- Maintain a positive attitude.
- Other duties as assigned.
Please attach a resume with your online application or use the resume tab in DEL to provide a detailed description of how your education, training and/or experience meets each job requirement including employer, experience/responsibilities and dates (month/year) of employment/training. Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
- Six months experience in supervising groups, staff or volunteers.
- Experience with field identification of native and invasive plant species.
- Experience working with hand and power tools for vegetation management.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
This posting may be closed on or before 11/25/24 upon filling the vacant position(s).
This is an environmental stewardship is a year-round job, not a summer camp experience; the participants will work in difficult conditions including mud, hot sun, and mosquitoes and flies.
This position will have Statewide responsibilities which requires travel throughout the State. The State of Delaware provides transportation services to State agencies.
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-1 B 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 hires 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.
The application and resume 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 resume 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 supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.
Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at Delaware State Jobs .
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.
The 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.
