CONSERVATION/HISTORIC PRESERVATION WORKER

Position Overview

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.   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 not to exceed six months, 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 

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of eight years of elementary school.

Conditions of Employment

• 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

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 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 Land Management-
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.