This is not a merit position. This is a position with the Kent Conservation District.

Title:

Planner III Program:

DNREC•

Division of Water Location:

Dover, DE Closing Date:

Until Filled Point of Contact:

Jamie L. Willey, MBA (see below)

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PLANNER III

Location:

DNREC•

Division of Water Deadline:

Until Filled Richardson & Robbins Building Salary:

$57,886.70 89 Kings Highway Dover, DE 19901 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 Planner III with the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), Division of Water•Wetlands and Waterways Section.

JOB SUMMARY

The selected candidate will serve as a key technical, organizational, and policy leader during the establishment and execution of Delaware's new Freshwater Wetland Program. Authorized under the Wetlands Stewardship Act of 2026, the Planner III will provide critical support to Division leadership and statewide stakeholders. The position will focus on guiding regulatory development, resource modeling, and change management. As the program is established, the position's focus will transition to policy refinement, process optimization, and alignment with state economic and permitting initiatives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions Essential functions are fundamental, core functions and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties. Provide primary planning, research, and organizational support to the Environmental Program Administrator and Environmental Specialist Manager during the initial buildout of the statewide Freshwater Wetland Program. Deliver dedicated planning support to the statute-mandated Regulatory Advisory Committee throughout the initial regulation development process. Define and evaluate total resource needs for the new program, assessing associated operational costs, risks, and benefits. Provide policy and planning expertise to develop statute-required general permits, collaborating directly with the Division's Principal Planner and the Environmental Specialist V. Coordinate with program management, the Principal Planner, and the LEAN Process Improvement Manager to establish policies, administrative processes, and tracking systems. Drive operational strategies that advance Governor Meyer's JobsFirst initiative.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must have the following: 1. At least two years' experience as a planner OR at least two years' experience in a planning function. 2. Experience in designing, collecting data, analyzing and presenting results of a most complex planning project (complexity is to be determined based on variables such as discipline, population, fiscal impact, geographic area, social impact, planning horizon, public involvement, research and analysis, and the nature of the project team). 3. Experience as a project manager/leader on a complex project (complexity is to be determined based on variables such as discipline, population, fiscal impact, geographic area, social impact, planning horizon, public involvement, research and analysis, and the nature of the project team).

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT 1.

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. 2. The Conservation District does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1B Visas. 3. Direct Deposit of paychecks is required of all new employees. 4. 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. 2026 Planner III•Water Dover•

AugustDownload Required Items:

Applicants will not be considered if a Cover Letter, Personal Resume, and completed Kent Conservation District Employment Application Form are not received by the posted closing date for this position. To apply, please email all required items to: Jamie.

L.Willey@delaware.gov

Job Category:

DNREC•

Division of Water Job Type:

Contractual Job Location:

Dover