CONSERVATION/HISTORIC PRESERVATION WORKER

State of Illinois•Strasburg, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Dept of Natural Resources is looking to hire Conservation/Historic Preservation Workers (CW’s) to work at multiple locations throughout Illinois. This Temporary seasonal position will not exceed six months. Under immediate supervision, the CW’s will perform routine maintenance and janitorial duties of site buildings and public use areas (such as: groundskeeping, cleaning of shelters, shower houses, and privies, and pick up and dispose of trash, litter, and debris). They will operate and perform routine maintenance on equipment and vehicles (such as cleaning/repairing of hand tools, changing oil, fluids, filters, spark plugs, belts, etc.). CW’s will work to assist in habitat management and various hunting programs in addition to or in place of other duties. Some CW’s will be hired to do site interpretation in addition to or in place of other duties at select locations. The State of Illinois offers flexible jobs with top-tier benefits and great retirement packages, providing avenues for career advancement. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is charged with preserving, protecting and promoting Illinois natural and cultural resources, overseeing water, wildlife, wetlands, oil wells, parks, and historic sites. Employment opportunities often provide 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 57 Historic Sites, Monuments and Memorials. OLM facilitates activities from small group interpretive programming at Historical Sites to hiking, hunting, fishing, boating, and camping.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of eight years of elementary school
Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history
Must be at least 17 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license
Elementary knowledge of materials, tools, and equipment essential to grounds and building maintenance
Ability to operate and maintain tools, equipment and trucks
Must be able to carry up to 60 pounds and walk over rough, broken terrain

Responsibilities

Performs routine maintenance and janitorial duties of site buildings and public use areas
Assists in area preparation and operation for the various hunting seasons
Operates and performs routine maintenance on equipment and vehicles
Assists in the inspection of public use areas for public safety and hazards
Explains site rules and regulations to users
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above