CONSERVATION/HISTORIC PRESERVATION WORKER - 0931700 1
Loves Park, IL, US, 61111-3609
Agency: Department of Natural Resources
Closing Date/Time: 04/20/2021
Salary: $ 11.00
Job Type: Hourly Part Time
Site: Rock Cut
County: Winnebago
Number of Vacancies: 2
PI# 1644 and PI# 1645
Plan/BU:
****************A CONSERVATION WORKER APPLICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****************
You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document that is not the IDNR Seasonal Conservation Worker Application.
Please visit ( http://www.dnr.illinois.gov/outreach/EmploymentOpportunities/Documents/ConservationWorkerEmploymentApp.pdf ) for the IDNR Seasonal Conservation Worker
Please visit ( http://www.dnr.illinois.gov/outreach/EmploymentOpportunities/Documents/ConservationWorkerStatePoliceForm.pdf ) for the CMS 284A Authorization for Release of Criminal Information and the CMS 284B Self-Disclosure of Criminal History form.
*NOTE: Incomplete applications and/or failure to include selective service number and legible copy of valid driver's license will disqualify applicant for employment consideration.
Agency Statement
Charged with preserving, protecting, and promoting Illinois’ natural 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.
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 over 57 Historic Sites, Monuments, and Memorials. OLM facilitates activities from small group interpretive programming at Historical Sites, to hiking, hunting, fishing, boating, and camping.
The Office of Land Management is seeking individuals with a desire to aid the DNR with the maintenance and cleanliness of the state's parks and historic sites. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Short Description
Under immediate supervision, on a temporary basis for a period not to exceed 6 months, performs routine
and unskilled manual labor tasks at Rock Cut State Park.
Job Responsibilities
Performs routine and unskilled manual labor tasks in the maintenance of the site grounds including, but not limited to, mowing grass, clearing areas of weeds and brush, patches roads, paints signs and picnic tables; maintains tools and equipment; operates trucks for collection of trash/garbage.
Performs routine and unskilled manual labor tasks in the maintenance of the site buildings including, but not limited to, cleaning and disinfecting restrooms and shower buildings, sweeps and mops floors, washes windows, dust furniture.
Assists in inspecting public use areas for public safety and hazards reporting findings to supervisor; watches for prowlers, fires and other causes which might endanger or result in loss or damage to property and reporting findings to supervisor.
Directs traffic; registers hunters and operates check station; in event of emergency contacts supervisor or notifies appropriate authorities.
Assists in performing routine maintenance to equipment and vehicles, i.e. changing oils, fluids, filters, spark plugs and belts; washes vehicles.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Knowledge, Skills, and Responsibilities
Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of eight years of
elementary school. Requires valid driver's license; Requires knowledge of the materials, tools, equipment essential to ground and building maintenance; Requires ability to operate and maintain tools, equipment and trucks; requires ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions.
Employment Conditions
Ability to work outside for long periods of time
Ability to pass a background check
Must have a valid and current driver's license
Must at least be 18 years old or older to apply
State law requires that as a condition of employment: Every male less than 27 years old must be registered with the Federal Selective Service System (20 ILCS 415/8d.1)
Work Hours: Variable Hours
Work Location: 7318 Harlem Rd Loves Park, IL 61111-3609
Agency Contact: Kristy.Parrish@illinois.gov
Job Function: Sciences and Natural Resources
IDNR