CARPENTER

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking to hire a Carpenter for the Region 1 Hot Shot Crew. Under direction of the Construction Supervisor, this position will perform skilled carpentry work in the construction, maintenance, and repair of state park buildings and newly constructed buildings, complete work orders and requests for expenditures, follow safety precautions and procedures while operating saws, planers, jointers, mortising machines, sanders, drill presses and lathes for upcoming projects. We welcome all interested candidates to apply.

Essential Functions

• Under direct supervision, of the Construction Supervisor, performs skilled carpentry work in the construction, maintenance, and repair of state park buildings and newly constructed buildings, floors, trusses, doors, windows, and signs.
• Performs skilled carpentry work in reconstructing wooden structures, located on state parks, furniture, tools, fences, and other wooden articles.
• Follows appropriate safety precautions and procedures in the use and handling of tools and equipment at work sites.
• Develops or utilizes plans in the making of cabinetry work.
• 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 development equivalent to completion of four years of high school.
• Requires completion of an approved apprenticeship program to qualify as a journey level carpenter.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of extensive knowledge of the tools, materials, methods, and standards of the trade.
• One (1) year of experience in the use of tools and machines of the trade.
• One (1) year of experience instructing beginners in the trade.
• One (1) year of experience directing unskilled workers.
• One (1) year of experience estimating materials.
• One (1) year of experience reading and working from plans, drawings, or sketches.

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 self-disclosure of criminal history.

2. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license

3. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.

4. Ability to lift, carry, and transport loads exceeding 60 pounds.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Agency and Division 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 pre-tax benefit programs.

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.