ConservationHistoric Preservation Worker
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Job Description
Job Requisition ID:46256
Closing Date:
Agency:Department of Natural Resources
Class Title:CONSERVATION/HISTORIC PRESER WKR 09317
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Up to $3404 monthly based on hours worked $19.56/hr anticipated starting salary
Job Type: Hourly
Category:Full Time
County: Bureau
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:None
Merit Comp Code:
NOTE: THIS POSITION IS A TEMPORARY SEASONAL POSITION THAT WILL NOT EXCEED SIX MONTHS
Filling 1 Conservation Worker Position
Anticipated Start Dates: 5/1/25
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail fax hand delivery) will not be considered.
Why Work for Illinois
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion equity and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our toptier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
The Illinois Dept of Natural Resources is looking to hire Conservation/Historic Preservation Workers (CWs) to work at multiple locations throughout Illinois. This temporary seasonal position will not exceed six months. Under immediate supervision the CWs will perform routine maintenance and janitorial duties of site buildings and public use areas (such as: groundskeeping cleaning of shelters shower houses and privies and pick up and dispose of trash litter and debris). They will operate and perform routine maintenance on equipment and vehicles (such as cleaning/repairing of hand tools changing oil fluids filters spark plugs belts etc.. CWs will work to assist in habitat management and various hunting programs in addition to or in place of other duties. Some CWs will be hired to do site interpretation in addition to or in place of other duties at select locations. We welcome interested applicants who would like to be part of this team to apply today.
Essential Functions
- Under general supervision and on a temporary basis not to exceed six months performs routine maintenance and janitorial duties of site buildings and public use areas
- Assists in area preparation and operation for the various hunting seasons
- Operates and performs routine maintenance on equipment and vehicles
- Assists in the inspection of public use areas for public safety and hazards
- Explains site rules and regulations to users
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above
Minimum Qualification
Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of eight years of elementary school
Employment Conditions
Applicants must posses the ability to meet ALL the following Conditions of Employment with or without reasonable accommodation to be considered for this position:
- Requires completion of a background check and selfdisclosure of criminal history
- Must be at least 17 years of age with a valid drivers license
- Elementary knowledge of materials tools and equipment essential to grounds and building maintenance
- Ability to operate and maintain tools equipment and trucks
- Must be able to carry up to 60 pounds and walk over rough broken terrain
The conditions of employmentlisted here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Agency and Division Statements
Agency Statement
Charged with preserving protecting and promoting Illinois natural and cultural resources Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) employees oversee water wildlife wetlands and oil wells parks historic sites and everything in between. Employment opportunities vary greatly often providing employees the chance to work indoors and out in a dynamic yet relaxed environment. Working for the State of Illinois IDNR employees receive excellent benefits including vision health and dental insurance; a retirement plan and deferred compensation options; state holidays and other time off; as well as pretax benefit programs.
Office of Land Management
The Office of Land Management (OLM) oversees nearly 400 individual parcels of land and institutes a wide variety of programs and activities advocating outdoor recreation through sustainable use conservation and preservation. The Historic Sites Division of the Office of Land Management oversees 57 Historic Sites Monuments and Memorials. OLM facilitates activities from small group interpretive programming at Historical Sites to hiking hunting fishing boating and camping.
Work Hours: Variable
Work Location: Hennepin Canal ParkwayE St Sheffield Illinois 61361
Agency Contact:Barbara Laughlin
Email:
Phone:
Posting Group: Environmental & Natural Resources
This position DOES NOT contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the Apply button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees a link is available at the top left of theIllinois.jobs2web homepage in the blue ribbon.
NonState employees should log in on the using the View Profile link in the top right of theIllinois.jobs2web homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
NonState employees: on Illinois.jobs2web click Application Procedures in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your junk mail spam or other folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
Employment Type
Hourly
