Seasonal Beach Nesting Bird and Raptor Aide

Monitor and protect piping plovers, American oystercatcher, and gull and tern colonies on beaches and islands in Sussex County Delaware (primarily Cape Henlopen, Delaware Seashore, and Fenwick Islands State Parks, and Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge). Primary responsibilities include monitoring territorial shorebird pairs, active nests and broods, monitoring tern and gull colonies, and protecting nesting habitat and nests with fence, signs, and predator enclosures by interacting with the public.The Aide will also help train, schedule, and communicate with volunteers assisting the project. After the field season, the Aide will help with data entry, management, and QA/QC, and prepare reports using GIS, Excel, and Access.  The Aide will also be responsible for serving as an alternate Hawk Migration Counter at the Cape Henlopen State Park Hawk Migration Station between September and November. Duties will entail identifying and recording migrating raptors and interpreting hawk migration patterns for the public.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all position 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.

• Distinguish colored leg bands and flags on shorebirds at a distance.
• Use a spreadsheet or database for data entry.
• Erect fencing and enclosures to protect nesting birds
• Work cooperatively with other seasonals, volunteers, and Division of Parks and Recreation staff.
• Must be able to demonstrate responsibility, dependability and good communication skills.
• 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:  

1. Must be 18 years old.
2. Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

This posting may be closed on or before 3/21/18 upon filling the vacant position(s).

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

** The participants will work hard, sometimes in difficult conditions including mud, hot sun, and mosquitoes and flies.

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 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.   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 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.