CONSERVATION/HISTORIC PRESERVATION WORKER

CONSERVATION/HISTORIC PRESERVATION WORKER We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome. The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents ? Additional Documents section for each application. Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at CMS.DisabilityResCen@illinois.gov or call (217) 524-7514 for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation. The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant's wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant's wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials. 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. Essential Functions: Under general 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. Employment Conditions: All applicants must be able to meet the following Conditions of Employment, with or without reasonable accommodations, to be considered for this position. 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.