Environmental Scientist III Wildlife Health Coordinator

Introduction

The Division of Fish & Wildlife conserves and manages Delawares fish and wildlife and their habitats and provides fishing hunting wildlife viewing and boating access on nearly 65000 acres of public land.

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Summary Statement

This position will plan direct coordinate and implement statewide programs for the detection control and management of diseases occurring in wildlife populations with an initial focus on Chronic Wasting Disease. This will involve directing the development of surveillance and management of wildlife diseases monitoring potential wildlife disease patterns and prioritizing disease areas requiring epidemiological investigation. This position will also analyze data using the principles of epidemiology and biostatistics to assess the effectiveness of wildlife disease surveillance and management measures and to identify risk factors for disease transmission. This position will recommend regulation changes as necessary to monitor and manage wildlife diseases recommend and develop professional working agreements with other agencies to enhance the agencies efforts to address wildlife diseases and where necessary obtain diagnostic and other professional services. Finally this position will represent the agency at both technical and policy levels regarding wildlife disease issues.

Career Ladder

Upon satisfactory completion of department promotional standards and job requirements employees may be eligible to be promoted to the next level.

Preferred Qualification

Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met.

• A Masters degree or higher in wildlife biology or closely related field.

• One year of experience applying biological principles and management practices to wildlife diseases.

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 incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Conducts field studies or inspections and evaluations for compliance with permit and regulatory requirements; observes collects analyzes reviews and interprets data from standard field studies compliance inspections various regulatory submissions or literature and makes recommendations.
• Performs statistical analysis of data.
• Conducts technical reviews and makes recommendations on permit applications or other various regulatory submissions to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Prepares permits technical reports and/or enforcement case documents.
• Responds to technical/regulatory inquiries from other state local and federal agencies as well as public and private organizations or individuals.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Environmental Scientist III Applicants must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Possession of a Bachelors degree or higherin Life Physical or Applied Science or related field.
2. Two years experience in analyzing and evaluating scientific data.
3. Two years experience in interpreting environmental laws rules regulations standards policies and procedures.
4. Two years experience in technical report writing.

Additional Posting Information

The State of Delaware recognizes the value oftelework and flexible working schedules. This position is eligible for Telework and Alternative Work Schedules according to the State of Delawares Alternative Work Arrangement Policy. More information will be shared at the time of interview.

Once the new office is completed it will be:

12613 Rd 602 Greenwood DE 19950

Conditions of Hire

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.

As a condition ofhire you must possess a valid drivers license (not suspended revoked or cancelled or disqualified from driving).

This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicableterms and conditions of employment in accordance with Title 29 Chapter 59 and Title 19 Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire 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 supplemental questionnaire 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 .

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.

Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling or by visiting .

If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support you may call or email .

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.

Required Experience:

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