Natural Heritage Program Manager – Delaware State Parks

The Division’s mission is to provide Delaware’s residents and visitors with safe and enjoyable recreational opportunities and open spaces, responsible stewardship of the lands and the cultural and natural resources that we have been entrusted to protect and manage, and resource-based interpretive and educational services. The Division is able to carry out the mission through comprehensive planning balancing resource management with recreational needs of the community.

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Summary Statement

This position manages the Nature Preserve Program and all aspects of the Natural Areas Advisory Council, including quarterly meetings, agendas, public notifications and follow ups. Maintains N atural A reas and N ature P reserve databases, articles of dedication, manages the nomination process for N atural A reas and N ature P reserves, coordinates Preliminary Land Use Service comments, coordinates and leads volunteer groups in the field, inspects N ature P reserves, document issues, coordinate with Stewardship Program to create and update N ature P reserve management plans, lead Delaware State Parks’ tree planting initiatives and events, promotes N ature P reserves to the public via webpage, brochures, magazine articles and short videos. Share with landowners ecological and financial benefits of N ature P reserves.

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.

• Maximizes achievement of program goals through integration of multiple programs.
• Provides staff support for Natural Areas Advisory Council and encourages citizen involvement through group and individual meetings and educational presentations.
• Develops funding resources through grants and donations.
• Ensures availability of natural heritage data, for environmental review and policymaking.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Natural Heritage Program Manager

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Life or Physical Science or related field.
• Three years experience in environmental land use or preservation of natural habitats.
• Three years experience in interpreting natural heritage or environmental laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of grant writing.

Additional Posting Information

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

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.

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.

As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver’s license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Benefits

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

Selection 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 at StateJobs.Delaware.gov .

Accommodations

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.