LICENSING SPECIALIST

Location:                DNREC- Division of Water                                                    

                                89 Kings Highway                                                                         

                                Dover, DE 19901             

 Deadline:  Until Filled                      

Annual Salary:  $37,471.40                                     

This is not a State of Delaware merit position.  It is a one-year contractual position with the opportunity to work long term.

The Kent Conservation District (KCD), a governmental subdivision of the State of Delaware, is seeking applicants for the contractual services position of Licensing Specialist with the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), Division of Water – Resource Protection Section.

JOB SUMMARY

The selected candidate will play a critical role and provide regulatory oversight within the Division’s Professional Licensing Program.  This program regulates environmental health professionals, contractors, and technical operators who construct, operate, and maintain Delaware's water infrastructure including On-Site Wastewater System Contractors (Classes A–I), Water Well Drillers/Pump Installers, Non-Hazardous Liquid Waste Transporters, and Wastewater Treatment Facility Operators.  The core mission of the Division’s Professional Licensing Program is to protect Delaware’s public health, groundwaters, surface waters, and water supply systems by ensuring that only qualified professionals work on critical water infrastructure. Responsibilities include administering, processing, and maintaining state-mandated licenses and certifications required for professionals operating across water resource disciplines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties.

• Application Processing: Review, evaluate, and process initial and renewal applications for water/wastewater industry professionals—including On-Site Wastewater System Contractors (Classes A–I), Water Well Drillers/Pump Installers, and Wastewater Treatment Facility Operators.
• Board & Committee Support: Provide administrative, record-keeping, and operational support to division boards and advisory groups (e.g., On-Site Systems Advisory Board, Water Well Licensing Board, Board of Certification for Wastewater Facility Operators).
• Examination Coordination: Organize and conduct candidate examinations, track results, and notify applicants regarding their licensing eligibility.
• Regulatory Compliance & Registry Maintenance: Maintain accurate, up-to-date databases of all active licenses published via Delaware Open Data; assist compliance staff in tracking license status, renewals, fee collections, and suspensions or revocations.
• Public Outreach & Customer Service: Act as a point of contact for contractors, property owners, and the public regarding licensing standards, state regulations, and application requirements.

JOB REQUIREMENTS 

Applicants must have the following:

• One year of experience in document processing such as reviewing and evaluating records for completeness and conformity with laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures, resolving deficiencies, and tracking and monitoring activities.
• One year of experience in record keeping such as maintaining, filing, tracking, and retrieving physical, electronic, and digital documents, reports, or other information.
• One year of experience in customer service such as providing prompt, accurate, and courteous service to customers seeking information, answering requests as quickly as possible, ensuring customers are satisfied with service, and responding to complaints.
• One year of experience in using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Conservation District participates in the Federal E-Verify system to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.  The Conservation District shall require verification of identity, validating you are lawfully permitted to work in the United States beyond a temporary period without employment-based sponsorship.
• The Conservation District does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1B Visas.
• Direct Deposit of paychecks is required of all new employees.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License is required (not suspended, revoked, cancelled, or disqualified from driving.)

BENEFITS

The Kent Conservation District offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:  37.5-hour work week with flexible scheduling options, 9.5 hours per month of accrued vacation leave and 9.5 hours per month of accrued sick leave (prorated the first month of employment), and 12 paid holidays per year (holidays and floating holidays follow the State of Delaware schedule.)  Health insurance and pension are also included in the benefits package.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service at (800) 232-5460 for assistance.  Call (302) 739-5458 if you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support.

The Kent Conservation District is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce.

TO APPLY

Please email 1) Cover Letter, 2) Resume, and 3) Kent Conservation District Employment Application to:

Jamie L. Willey, MBA

DNREC District HR Manager

Jamie.L.Willey@delaware.gov

(302) 608-5478

Kent Conservation District Employment Application may be downloaded from the Kent Conservation District Job Opportunities website: KCD Website

Employment Application must be signed by the applicant to be valid.  Electronic signature is acceptable.