CONSERVATION/HISTORIC PRESERVATION WORKER
Springfield, IL, US, 62702
Agency : Department of Natural Resources
Office of Strategic Services - Illinois State Fair
Posting ID: 27643
Closing Date/Time: 06/08/2023
Salary: $15.00 per Hr.
Temporary, not to exceed 6 months
Job Type: Hourly Part Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 6
PI#: 9000, PI# 9001, PI# 9002, PI# 9003, PI# 9004, PI# 9005
Plan/BU:
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.
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:
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Job Responsibilities
1. Under immediate supervision, and on a temporary basis for a period not to exceed 6 months, performs a variety of routine and unskilled manual labor duties associated with maintenance, operational, and recreational programs at the Springfield Headquarters:
• Performs routine and unskilled manual labor in assisting with the maintenance of buildings and grounds
• Maintains clean, safe, and attractive public use areas
• Cuts grass, weeds, and brush
• Rakes lawns
• Trims, cuts and waters trees and shrubbery
• Sweeps sidewalks
2. Operates simple equipment, machinery, and tools:
• Transports equipment and machine
3. Assists staff with the set up and clean up of Conservation World for the State Fair:
• Assists in erecting tents, portable buildings, etc.
• Operates vehicles to transport supplies
4. Assists with upkeep of the area:
• Cleans picnic tables
• Picks up trash
• Empties garbage receptacles
5. Assists in the removal of snow, ice, etc.
6. 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 the completion of eight years of elementary school
Employment Conditions
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 at least 17 years of age
3. Valid driver’s license
4. Ability to travel as needed
5. Ability to stand for long periods of time, climb stairs or ladders, stoop, bend, kneel and lift up to 60 lbs
6. Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
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
Agency Statement
The Office of Strategic Services (OSS) facilitates IDNR’s significant economic impact through the sale of licenses and permits for hunting, fishing, boating, and snowmobiling activities generating millions of dollars in revenue annually for conservation efforts across Illinois, while advocating good conservation and preservation efforts through responsible recreation practices. OSS also has dedicated staff to host special sporting and educational events across the state to boost tourism and educational efforts that have not only an impact at a local level but on a national scale. The Office of Strategic Services provides oversight and support for a variety of special events held year-round. Some are fun and entertaining, while others are educational: state fairs, sport shows, living history reenactments, fishing fairs – the list goes on and on. There is a special event for nearly every age and interest, including great family activities. OSS provides fleet management and administrative services for IDNR properties in districts spread throughout the state of Illinois.
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.
Work Hours: Variable Schedule: Mon-Sun based on site needs
Work Location: IDNR Headquarters, One Natural Resources Way, Springfield, IL 62702-1813
Agency Contact:
Kristy Parrish
Email: Kristy.Parrish@illinois.gov
Phone #:217-558-6619
Job Family: 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
Nearest Major Market: Springfield