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Join us at the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control! DNREC, an executive state agency, is broadly responsible for protecting the environment and providing outdoor recreational opportunities in our state.

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Our work includes studying flora and fauna, overseeing our award-winning state parks, implementing climate-change mitigation and adaptation efforts, and enforcing environmental regulations like pollution limits.

Why Work With Us?

DNREC is a diverse department with myriad duties, meaning different employees cover everything from mosquito control to energy policy. Here’s why:

DNREC is a great place to work:

  • Diverse Opportunities: With numerous positions available, you can find a role that fits your skills and interests, whether you prefer office work or fieldwork.
  • State Benefits: Enjoy the stability and excellent benefits of working for the state of Delaware, including health care, retirement plans and more.
  • Purpose-Driven Work: Contribute to your community and the environment by preserving Delaware’s rich natural resources for future generations.
  • Leadership and Innovation: Join a team of passionate professionals who are leaders in their fields.

DNREC employees, many of whom are leaders in their work areas, are driven by a passion for nature and perform purpose-driven work aimed at advancing DNREC’s mission.

Featured Job!

We’re looking for a Program Administrator to oversee management of beach erosion, nourishment and protection; waterway dredging and channel marking; floodplain management; and dam safety.

Recent Job Postings

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Botanist Bill McAvoy
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Environmental Engineer Lindsay Hall
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Environmental Scientist Alison Rogerson

Types of Jobs

DNREC offers a variety of roles, including administrative specialists, enforcement officers, environmental scientists and planners.

Here are a few details for the types of jobs at DNREC:

Planners

  • Plan for long-term needs, bringing people and data together to implement strategies and make them a reality.
  • Engage with communities to get feedback about what they want the future to look like and incorporate that vision into the Department’s plans for future parks, managing climate change, preserving important natural areas and conserving wildlife.

Environmental Scientists

  • Collect and analyze environmental data for human health and long-term changes – from tracking bird populations, to collecting water and soil samples, to monitoring marsh health.
  • Review permit applications, conduct public hearings and issue permits.
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Environmental Justice Coordinator Dr Katera Moore
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Policy Specialist Sabrina Schulz
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Digital Marketing Specialist Selena Martinez

Administrative Specialists

  • Provide critical support to DNREC programs.
  • Serve as the frontline contact for Delawareans with questions about the environment or our program offerings.
  • Participate in outdoor education and environmental events.

Conservation Techs

  • Manage and maintain thousands of acres of Delaware’s land, including open spaces, recreational areas, nature preserves and historic properties.
  • Restore meadows and forests, battle invasive species, mow grass and fix whatever needs fixing.

If you are someone who prefers to be outdoors and likes to creatively solve problems, these in-demand positions might be a great career path for you.

How To Apply

DNREC offers part-time, full-time and contractual positions, as well as internships. Some jobs are classified as conservation district positions, meaning they are contracted jobs that are funded by DNREC but hired by a county conservation district.

Part-time positions are also known as casual/seasonal jobs. Full-time jobs are 37.5 hours a week, and most offer flexible/hybrid schedules. Positions are open to all eligible candidates.

Here’s how to apply:

  1. Visit statejobs.delaware.gov or search “DNREC” on Indeed.
  2. Select the position you are interested in and follow the application process, which includes uploading a resume and answering questions about your experience and skills.

The most qualified candidates will be selected for interviews before a panel of professionals, many of whom the jobholder will likely work closely with.

A few tips:

  • Answer every question with details about your background — do not simply write “see resume.”
  • Ensure you complete the application before the deadline, which is always 11:59 p.m. on the specified day.
  • Be prepared to provide work samples.
  • Remember that references will be checked for the finalist.
The Delaware Employment Link website offers a useful applicant checklist on their help center page.

We hope you will join us at the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and make a meaningful impact on Delaware’s environment and communities. Apply today!

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