Conservation

Agency : Department of Natural Resources

Closing Date / Time : 04 / 04 / 2024

Salary : $4,110 per Month

Job Type : Salaried

County : Coles

Number of Vacancies : 1

Plan / BU : RC062

NOTE : THIS POSITION IS A TEMPORARY SEASONAL POSITION THAT WILL NOT EXCEED SIX MONTHS.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website.

State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number 12-35-36288

Essential Functions

1. Presents programs, activities, and events to the general public, school groups, and special interest groups at Lincoln Log :

• Copies, prepares, and delivers educational information designed to instill appreciation and understanding of conservation ethics
• Gathers information to give to park visitors about environmental awareness

2. Becomes familiar with department rules, regulations, and park history :

• Develops working knowledge of park history, park geologic features, and trail systems by training pamphlets and exploring state ground
• Answers questions to the public regarding historical, ecological, and recreational aspects of the park and surrounding area
• Interprets departmental rules and regulations regarding hunting, camping, and fishing

3. Develops and implements the natural and outdoor recreational site’s interpretive program plan

• Inspects trail conditions by walking park grounds
• Prepares press releases for use by the local or area news media
• Organizes and schedules interpretive programming efforts with area educators to maximize benefits for visiting school groups
• Plans and constructs temporary exhibits and displays for the site’s interpretive center and makes alterations and improvements to the center
• Maintains and updates social media outlets
• Travels through the state

4. Trains Park volunteers for ongoing needs or special events :

• Organizes and schedules volunteers for events throughout the park
• Provides guidance and instruction to volunteers on proposed projects
• Monitors projects to ensure volunteers have required equipment

5. 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 completion of four years of college, with courses in journalism, English, or public speaking

Preferred Qualifications

1. One (1) year of elementary knowledge of the principles of conservation and / or historical education

2. One (1) year of courses in parks & recreation, historic preservation, wildlife resources, related biological or environmental sciences, fisheries, forestry, biology, or ecology

3. Two (2) years of professional experience in a public education and information program in a public or private agency

4. One (1) year of experience using cameras, projectors, recorders, and outdoor equipment.

5. One (1) year of experience presenting ideas effectively, both orally and in writing

6. One (1) year of experience preparing reports and keeping records on conservation education activities

7. One (1) year of experience in public speaking

Employment Conditions

All applicants must be able to meet the following Conditions of Employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position.

1. Ability to pass background check

2. Valid driver’s license

3. Ability to travel

Work Hours : Tuesday-Saturday / 9am-5pm 1 / 2 Hour Lunch

Work Location : Lincoln Log Cabin, 400 S Lincoln Highway Rd, Lerna, Illinois, 62440

Agency Contact : Vicky Fowler, 217 / 785-5387, Vicky.Fowler@illinois.gov

Posting Group : Environmental & Natural Resources

This position DOES NOT contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).

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Last updated : 2024-03-23