Parks Corps Member

The mission of the Delaware State Parks Conservation Corps is to engage youth in important conservation and park projects while providing learning that fosters teamwork, self-esteem, social responsibility and respect for the environment. DSPCC Core components include: Practical job work experience; Environmental education and experiences; and Job and/or college preparation.   Delaware State Parks Conservation Corps has multiple summer youth employment positions statewide. All of these positions are seasonal positions working 29.75 hours per week June 21 – August 15, 2015.  Focused on park projects, Parks Corps members work in a specific park conducting work under the supervision of the park professional staff. Work will be in either Visitor Services or Grounds/Environmental Stewardship positions focused on providing services to help ensure safe, accessible opportunities for visitors.  Visitor Services Job assignments include customer service work in Park Offices, retail outlets, Boat Houses, Fee Booths, Camp grounds or other park service areas.Grounds / Environmental Stewardship positions may include physical work assisting on grounds crew or park environmental stewardship activities, or other park specific tasks. Participants will work alongside our professional staff.  In addition to work activities, Corps members participate in on-going training and outdoor/ environmental awareness activities, including recreational activities on select days with all DSPCC members.

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.

• Assists with providing services in parks.
• Members selected to work in Visitor Service areas may work in Park Boat Houses, Camp grounds, Offices, retail Outlets, Fee Booths, or other park service areas.
• Visitor Service member duties may include: Providing customer service, conducting transactions and handling of cash, use of business and office machines, providing instruction to visitors, lifting, bending, carrying. 
• Member selecting Grounds/ Environmental Stewardship may work on park environmental stewardship teams, Trails, or grounds and facility maintenance crews.
• Grounds/Environmental Stewardship member duties may include: Assists with native and invasive plant survey and identification, conducts invasive control by mechanical removal and, as possible, chemical application of invasive plants, trail maintenance and possible trail reconstruction/ constructions projects, litter cleanup, assists with grounds work throughout the park, including planting, mowing, weeding, facility maintenance and cleaning, historic building maintenance/ preservation, special events set up, logistics, station assistance, and tear down.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Parks Corps Member 

Please attach a resume with your online application or use the resume tab in DEL to address the job requirement and (if applicable) provide a detailed description of your education, training and/or experience as it relates to the duties and essential functions of this job.

1. Must be 16 – 21 years of age.

Work shirts, protective equipment and tools will be provided.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.  DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1 B Visas.

The application and resume are evaluated based upon your response as it relates to the job requirement of the position. In reference to providing a description of your education, training and experience as they relate to the duties and essential functions of the position, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the 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.

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 www.delawarestatejobs.com.

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 – An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.