Natural Resources Advanced Specialist, Opt. 1
Natural Resources Advanced Specialist, Opt. 1
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Job Description
Job Requisition ID:46804
Closing Date: 05/23/2025
Agency:Department of Natural Resources
Class Title:NATURAL RESOURCES ADVANCED SPEC 28833
Skill Option:Fish
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6339 Monthly; Full Range $6339 $9178 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Peoria
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC062
Merit Comp Code:None
This position is a union position; therefore provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the 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.
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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
This position serves as the Region 1 or Region 5 Streams Biologist for the Division of Fisheries and works on a variety of fisheries issues on rivers and streams within the regional jurisdiction. The incumbent will work closely with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to collaboratively conduct the fish sampling component of annual intensive river basin surveys in accordance with Section 305(b) of the Clean Water Act be the lead investigator for pollutionrelated fish and mussel kill valuations and collect samples for contaminant testing. This position is responsible for sportfish and habitat assessments as well as conservation and management activities on rivers and streams within the regional jurisdiction. Reviews permit applications submitted to the Office of Water Resources and provides recommendations concerning work being proposed to avoid or mitigate environmental impacts. Reviews plans coordinates and completes aquatic habitat enhancement and rehabilitation projects as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Essential Functions
- Conducts field studies to assess biological conditions effectiveness of management activities and mitigation recommendations made in relation to river construction activities regarding river development conservation restoration and enhancement projects.
- Reviews permits issued by the DNR Office of Water Resources the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and makes recommendations concerning work being proposed.
- Implements fisheries management activities including habitat improvements.
- Coordinates with and gives direction to local government and public interest groups regarding river management conservation enhancement and development.
- Reviews other river alteration activities such as but not limited to highway construction or mining and makes recommendation concerning those activities.
- Reviews plans coordinates and completes aquatic habitat and environmental enhancement activities including mitigation projects.
- Conducts fish kill investigations in collaboration with Office of Law Enforcement and Illinois Environmental Protection Agency; serves as the lead fisheries biologist for pollutioninduced fish kill investigations and writes fish valuation reports.
- Coordinates resource management responsibilities for and is the Departments liaison with federal state municipal county agencies and private water owners sharing responsibilities for resource.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge skill and mental ability equivalent to a masters degree in outdoor recreation fish wildlife forestry natural heritage resource management or a related biological life or natural science supplemented by two years of directly related professional experience or requires a bachelors degree in the field supplemented by four years of directly related professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Two (2) years of experience in stream ecology.
- One (1) year of knowledge and experience of state and federal laws rules and regulations pertaining to fisheries resource conservation
- Two (2) years of experience with specialized fisheries conservation equipment operation and maintenance.
- Two (2) years of experience in fish identification and modern fish management techniques.
- One (1) year of knowledge in public relations principles and techniques audio/visual and other interpretive methods theories and practices.
- Two (2) years of experience preparing and maintaining records and written narrative reports.
- Two (2) years of experience in collecting fisheries population information analyzing and evaluating technical data and writing technical reports.
- One (1) year of experience in establishing and maintaining satisfactory working relationships with representatives from federal state and local governments conservation organizations other Natural Resource employees and the general public.
- One (1) year of experience in delivering planned and impromptu informational presentations.
Conditions of Employment
All applicants must be able to meet the following Conditions of Employment with or without reasonable accommodation to be considered for this position. The State of Illinois complies with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities:
1. Requires completion of a background check and selfdisclosure of criminal history.
2. Valid drivers license
3.Possession of certification as an Aquatic Pest Control Operator or ability to obtain within the first 6
months of employment.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Agency & Division Statement
Agency Statement
Charged with preserving protecting and promoting Illinois natural resources the 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 health vision and dental insurance; a retirement plan and deferred compensation options; state holidays and other time off; as well as pretax benefit programs.
Office of Resource Conservation
The Office of Resource Conservation strives to conserve the states wildlife fisheries natural lands and forest resources for future generations while providing sustainable recreational opportunities for all Illinoisans.
Work Hours: MondayFriday 8am4pm w/30 min. Lunch
Work Location: Jubilee College State Park13921 West Route 150 Brimfield IL 61517
Agency Contact:Vicky Fowler
Phone #: (217)
Posting Group: Environmental & Natural Resources
This position DOES NOT contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
