POSITION TITLE: Conservation Education Representative
MONTHLY SALARY RANGE: $2,464
POSITION LOCATION:ORC Division of Fisheries, Alton, IL (Madison County)
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday – Saturday, up to 37.5 hours/week. Hours may vary due to inclement weather and clinic schedules. Salary pro-rated based on actual hours worked.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Prepares and delivers instructional information, possesses and handles live fish and baits in interactive fishing clinic designed to instill an appreciation and understanding of conservation ethics, sport fishing techniques, sport fishing tackle, fish ecology, fish identification, and an environmental consciousness to a variety of clinic participants ranging from elementary school children to adults. Employment estimated to run from May 28, 2016 through August 15, 2016.
DESIRABLE EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college with courses in journalism, English and public speaking; requires two years professional experience in a public education and information program in a public or private agency; requires extensive knowledge of methods and techniques of disseminating information to the public. Requires possession of a valid Illinois Driver’s license. Requires ability to work under adverse environmental conditions; to manually lift loads of 50 lbs., to traverse uneven terrain on foot without mechanical assistance while carrying or otherwise transporting a variety of equipment.
Where toApply: Dan Stephenson, Acting Fisheries Div. Mgr. One Natural Resources Way, Springfield, IL 62702-1271 217-785-4503
To apply for this position, please complete an employment application (CMS100) and submit directly to the name and address listed above.
The Department of Natural Resources does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion or handicap, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, physical stature and/or any non-merit factor, in admission to, or treatment or employment in programs or activities in compliance with the Illinois Human Rights Act, The Illinois Constitution, Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the U. S. Constitution. The Equal Employment Opportunity Office is responsible for compliance and may be reached at 217/785-0067.
DATE POSTED: April 20, 2016 LAST DAY TO APPLY: May 3, 2016