Agency: Department of Natural Resources
Class Title: CONSERVATION/HISTORIC PRSVTN WKR (09317)
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $19.56/hr; Full Range: $2,600-$3,844 / mth
Job Type: Hourly
Category: Full Time
County: Mason
Number of Vacancies: 2
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, chainsaws 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.
- 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
- Ability to travel in the performance of duties
- Ability to stand for long periods of time, climb stairs or ladders, stoop, bend, kneel and lift up to 60 lbs.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to work in a primitive environment or outdoors and withstand exposure to the elements on year-round basis
- 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.
Work Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00am - 4:00pm
Headquarter Location: Jake Wolf Memorial Fish Hatchery 25410 Fish Hatchery Rd, Topeka, Illinois, 61567
Work County: Mason
Agency Contact: Vicky Fowler
Email: vicky.fowler@illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-785-5387
Posting Group: Environmental & Natural Resources
This position [DOES NOT] contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
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