Conservation / Historic Preservation Worker

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is looking to hire Conservation/Historic Preservation Workers (CW's) to work at Jake Wolf Fish Hatchery. This temporary seasonal postion will not exceed six months. Under immediate supervision, the CW's will perform routine maintenance and janitorial duties of site buildings and maintain hatchery operations. We welcome interested applicants who would like to be part of this team to apply today. 

Essential Functions

• Under immediate supervision, and on a temporary basis for a period not to exceed 6 months, assists full time staff in the propagation of all species being raised at Jake Wolf during tenure
• Under immediate supervision, assist in the maintenance of general equipment, such as mowers, weed whackers, chainswas and other minor equipment
• Assists with upkeep of the site grounds and hatchery
• Assists with the dissemination of information regarding Jake Wolf Fish Hatchery and agency programs rules, regulations, fisheries and aquatic resource management to the general public, interested individuals and organizations
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualification

• 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 positon. 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. Must be at least 17 years of age and possess a valid driver's license
3. Ability to travel in the performance of duties
4. Ability to stand for long periods of time, climb stairs or ladders, stoop, bend, kneel and lift up to 60 lbs.
5. Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
6. Ability to work in a primitive environment or outdoors and withstand exposure to the elements on year-round basis
7. Ability to walk over rough or broken terrain

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

Agency and Division Statements

Agency Statement
Charged with preserving, protecting and promoting Illinois’ natural and cultural 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. Working for the State of Illinois, IDNR employees receive excellent benefits, including, vision health and dental insurance; a retirement plan and deferred compensation options; state holidays and other time off; as well as pre-tax benefit programs.

Office of Resource Conservation

The Office of Resource Conservation strives to conserve the state's wildlife, fisheries, natural lands and forest resources for future generations while providing sustainable recreational opportunities for all Illinoisans.