This is not a State Merit position. This is a contractual position with the opportunity to work long term.

Daily work is carried out with limited supervision from the Environmental Stewardship Program Manager.

Analyze and assess data, problems, and issues and their impact on programs, plans or the current environment.

Define and evaluate alternative uses of resources, viable options/approaches and anticipated costs and benefits, consequences and outcomes using present and projected information.

Formulate plans and policies to meet the social, economic, and physical needs of natural communities.

Develop, promote and market strategies for the implementation of plans, policies and programs.

Coordinate planning activities and policies across state, regional, county and local levels; integrate with other entities outside the state.

Provide technical assistance, training and education for understanding and managing change.

Design and manage the planning process.

Systemically evaluate the impact of plan implementation and incorporate findings with the ongoing planning process.

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

Possession of a Bachelor's degree or higher in Life of Physical Science or related field, preferred.

Three years' experience in environmental land use or preservation of natural habitats.

Three years' experience in interpreting natural resources rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.

One year experience in natural resource planning and implementations.

Experience with GIS is preferred.

Knowledge of Delaware flora and fauna is preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $39,093.00 to $48,866.00 /year