CONSERVATION/HISTORIC PRESERVATION WORKER - 0931700 1 1 1

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, performs routine involved in the resource care of the site.  Assists staff in preparing site for hunting and fishing seasons. 

Job Responsibilities

Performs routine duties involved in the care and propagation of trees, fish, and game birds.   

Assists in transporting these natural resources. 

Assists in area prepatation and operation for the various hunting seasons. 

Maintains wildlife habitation; assists in the cleaning of the areas. 

Assists in the construction of new structures. 

Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Responsibilities

• Requires elementary knowledge of the materials, tools, equipment and practices essential to ground and building maintenance.
• Requires ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Requires ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees and the general public.
• Requires ability to operate simple equipment, machinery and tools.
• May require good physical condition to perform strenuous manual labor tasks.
• May require ability to become knowledgeable about state and federal fish, game and hunting laws.
• May require ability to answer questions in a tactful manner, to read, understand and interpret significant aspects of the Natural Resources or Historic Preservation site.

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)