Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

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We welcomed three new officers to our Delaware Natural Resources Police last week! Please join us in congratulating Officers Patrick Steffey, Erik Wright, and Matthew Danz on their completion of the Delaware State Police Training Academy - 102nd Delaware State Police and 98th Municipal Recruit Class. All three officers received awards for excellence in the academy. ▪️ Officer Steffey was awarded the Outstanding Proficiency in Firearms Award. ▪️ Officer Wright was awarded the Attorney Generals Award for Legal Excellence. ▪️ Officer Danz was awarded the Delaware Association of Police Chiefs award. All three Officers were sworn in by Delaware DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin last Thursday and are ready to begin their 12 week field training program!

We're hiring! Join our Division of Watershed Stewardship as a conservation technician or an engineering/planning/surveying technician! Conservation Technician I - Waterway Management: This position will help in shoreline restoration projects, storm cleanup events, public outreach events and large marine debris removal projects. This position will be expected to do basic marine watercraft maintenance tasks. This position will work on boats and around water. https://lnkd.in/eGRscFHk Engineering/Planning/Surveying Technician V-Stormwater Construct: This position is responsible for management of the Construction Section in the Sediment and Stormwater Program (SSP). This includes providing oversight of construction review staff and all aspects of construction and maintenance reviews of state and federal projects and post-construction stormwater facilities in Delaware; supporting delegated agency-related activities; and providing technical support and/or outreach to the regulated community, delegated agencies, local and state agencies, and the general public. https://lnkd.in/e3gFqKjd

We're hiring! Join our Division of Air Quality as an engineer or engineer program manager. Engineer I - Transportation Planning: Two positions will be filled under this posting. Both positions will be responsible for promoting air quality and environmental considerations in all transportation planning, decision making and initiatives to bridge the technical gap between the transportation sector, land development and community planning. (Sign-on bonus)* https://lnkd.in/ehtk5sMW Engineer Program Manager I - Permitting and Compliance: We're looking for two Engineer Program Managers, one in Kent County and the other in New Castle County. These positions supervise permitting and compliance work for minor and major air emission sources in the State of Delaware. https://lnkd.in/gyjJWEbB

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Semaj Bungy-Carter, an environmental science major at Delaware State University from New Castle, said his internship with the Division of Watershed Stewardship matched up with his academic pursuits. “I have had the opportunity to travel the state inspecting various sites’ stormwater management structures and apply the knowledge I’ve gained in my studies to help combat severe erosion in my home state,” he said.“ This has been an excellent experience – for showcasing the type of work environment DNREC provides and the different avenues that I can use my degree in.” Learn more about the DNREC internship program at https://lnkd.in/erWWNeQq.

The wide-ranging experience gained from the program has impressed another DNREC intern, Andrew Mikalajczyk, who works for the Division of Water this summer while pursuing an engineering degree at the University of Delaware. “So far, I have been involved in the large systems wastewater program, doing field work checking on the septic system status of mobile home communities, alongside using GIS tools to map the locations of all mobile home communities in Delaware,” he said. “Apart from this, I have also been involved in the Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFOs) program, reviewing permit applications, and reaching out to farmers to ensure they have all of the correct information filed with DNREC. So far, I’ve been very happy with my position at DNREC, as I’ve been given plenty of opportunities to see different paths that I may want to go down for my career, alongside the fact that I’ve greatly enjoyed the field work that has allowed me to explore my home state. I’d highly recommend anyone interested to apply for an internship in the upcoming year.” Learn more about the DNREC internship program at https://lnkd.in/erWWNeQq.

Intern Carson McClung, also a UD student with a double major in public policy and women and gender studies, joined the DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation volunteer and community engagement team this summer. He said: “My main responsibilities are to assist the (Americorps) NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) team with their field days, community events, and working on a geocaching project for the state parks system. I enjoy going to the parks for fieldwork, mostly Fort Delaware and Auburn Valley for their historical value. I would recommend this internship to others; it is a cool way to get involved with the community. This internship is allowing me to gain connections and community service experience, which I feel is extremely important for future endeavors.” Learn more about the DNREC internship program at https://lnkd.in/erWWNeQq.

Lillian Kuntz, a marine science major at the University of Delaware who is among the first of our new DNREC interns, said: “I have gotten a lot out of this internship in terms of networking, field work experience, and data analysis experience – it has been helpful for my career. I was recommended to DNREC by a teacher I really respect and saw the job requirements align with what I feel I can bring to a job. I really love what I am doing.” Ms. Kuntz is working with our Division of Climate Coastal and Energy collecting data on the Delaware Bay’s horseshoe crab population and expects to delve into other aspects of marine science that would include traveling to Delaware beaches to identify and analyze various living organisms. Learn more about the DNREC internship program at https://lnkd.in/erWWNeQq.

When we kicked off a summer internship program, the goal was to offer accomplished college students and recent graduates an opportunity to work alongside experts in public service and science. Launched in early June, the 12-week pilot program employs 17 interns in various roles in a number of fields within the Department, including environmental science, natural resource management, wildlife biology, data science and statistics, marketing communications, engineering and compliance, and government administration. The new program spans all three Delaware counties, in DNREC offices throughout the state. The interns are able to take their passion afield, introduce themselves to new communities and work flexible weekly schedules. Interns have also learned that the core of DNREC’s mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Delaware’s natural resources for current and future generations. As an executive state agency, the Department spans eight divisions: Air Quality; Climate, Coastal and Energy; Community Affairs; Fish and Wildlife; Parks and Recreation; Waste and Hazardous Substances; Water and Watershed Stewardship. Each division has hired at least one intern who is actively training in their respective field. To learn more about the DNREC internship program and receive updates about future internship opportunities, visit https://lnkd.in/erWWNeQq. https://lnkd.in/ereErjXd