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CONSERVATION/HISTORIC PRESERVATION WORKER

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at CMS.DisabilityResCen@illinois.gov or call (217) 524-7514 for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status). To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history.  Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history.  To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.
Date:  Apr 15, 2024
Location: 

Ellis Grove, IL, US, 62241

Job Requisition ID:  36981

 Agency :  Department of Natural Resources 
Closing Date/Time: 05/06/2024 
Salary:   $18.81 per Hour  
Job Type:   Hourly 
County:   Randolph  
Number of Vacancies:   1  
Plan/BU: None   

 

NOTE: THIS POSITION IS A TEMPORARY SEASONAL POSITION THAT WILL NOT EXCEED SIX MONTHS.

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com 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.

 

Posting Identification Number  12-35-36981 

Essential Functions

1.  Under immediate supervision and on a temporary basis not to exceed 6 months, assists Site Interpreters in delivering the site interpretive programs in all weather conditions:

  •  Greets visitors
  •  Conducts foot tours
  •  Helps set up and maintain site exhibits and special events
  •  Distributes literature
  •  Responds to questions from public
  •  Helps set up tables, chairs, displays, and equipment for special events and craft demonstrations
  •  Travels to other sites as needed.

2.  Assists in the research and development of interpretive programs and materials:

  •  Assists in outreach programming
  •  Participates in care of period agriculture and livestock programs
  •  Dresses and interprets in provided period correct attire as needed

3.  Performs routine housekeeping duties:

  •  Dusts and cleans furniture and artifacts using approved curatorial techniques and materials
  •  Vacuums
  •  Picks up trash
  •  Washes windows
  •  Cleans exhibits and displays
  •  Cleans and disinfects restrooms
  •  Replace supplies

4.  Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualification

Required Knowledge, skills, and mental development equivalent to completion of eight years of elementary school. High school diploma preferred.

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.

1. Ability to pass background check.
2. Must be 17 years old or older to be considered.
3. Valid driver’s license.
4. Ability to travel as needed.
5. Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
6. Must be willing to wear period clothing and present living history.
7. Ability to work in a primitive environment or outdoors and withstand exposure to the elements on a year-round basis.
8. Ability to walk over rough or broken terrain.
 

Work Hours:  Variable  
Work Location: Fort Kaskaskia/Pierre Menard Home 4372 Park Rd, Ellis Grove, Illinois, 62241  
Agency Contact: 

Kristy Parrish
(217) 558-6619
Kristy.Parrish@Illinois.gov

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 the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com 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

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – 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:

  • donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
  • systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com


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