CONSERVATION EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVE - 0930000
Agency:
Department of Natural Resources
Closing Date/Time:
05/14/2021
Salary:
$2464.00/month
Job Type:
TEMPORARY POSITION
County:
McHenry
Number of Vacancies:
1
Plan/BU:
RC-062
TEMPORARY POSITION
Under direction, develops, executes, and presents programs, activities, and events to the general public, school groups, and special interest groups at Illinois state parks, state fish and wildlife areas, conservation areas, state natural areas, and state recreation areas. Employment estimated to run from May 15, 2021 through October 31, 2021. Work schedule:
Wednesday through Sunday and Monday-Friday, Alternating Weeks 8:
00 a.m. 4:
00 p.m., 1/2-hour lunch, NOTE:
Schedule subject to change due to operational needs.
Collective Bargaining Agreement language applies to this requisition:
We are currently transitioning away from a paper application process to an electronic application process. This position has not been transitioned. Please follow the directions below when applying to this position.
DO NOT APPLY ONLINE
DO NOT CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON
CMS100/B Employment Application and all applicable documentation should be submitted to the Agency contact listed below.
Posting Identification #12-32-6147
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About the Agency
Charged with preserving, protecting and promoting Illinois natural 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.
Job Responsibilities
Under direction, develops, executes, and presents programs, activities and events to the general public, school groups, and special interest groups at Moraine Hills and Volo Bog.
30% 1. Prepares and delivers educational information designed to instill appreciation and understanding of conservation ethics, as well as ingrain an environmental awareness into park visitors.
30% 2. Develops a familiarity with department rules and regulations; develops working knowledge of park history, park geologic features, and trail system in order to answer questions regarding the historical, ecological, and recreational aspects of the park, and surrounding area.
25% 3. Assists in the development and implementation of the natural or outdoor recreational site s interpretive program plan; plans evening and daytime visitor activities; plans and implements foot, aquatic, and automotive tours, inspects trail conditions; assists in preparing press releases for use by the local or area news media, organizes and schedules interpretive programming efforts with area educators in order to maximize benefits for visiting school groups; plants trees and/or prairie grass with school groups; assists in planning and constructing temporary exhibits and displays for the site s interpretive center in making appropriate alterations and improvements to the center, maintain and update social media outlets; travels throughout the site.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, with courses in journalism, English or public speaking; prefer two years professional experience in a public education and information program in a public or private agency;
requires elementary knowledge of methods and techniques of disseminating information to the public. Requires posession of a valid Illinois Class D driver's license.
Work Hours:
Wednesday-Sunday & Monday-Friday, Alternating Weeks 8:
00 am - 4:
00 pm, 1/2-hour lunch
Work Location:
28478 W Brandenburg Rd Ingleside, IL 60041-9314
Agency Contact:
Jacob Shurpit
Volo Bog State Natural Area
28478 W. Brandenburg Rd.
Ingleside, IL 60041
Email:
jacob.shurpit@illinois.gov
PHONE:
815-385-1624
Job Function:
Sciences and Natural Resources
CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT A SEPERATE BID FORM (as applicable) AND CMS-100/B FOR EACH POSTED VACANCY APPLIED FOR.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
DO NOT APPLY ONLINE.
Please submit application via email to:
cmsapplications@fakeaddress.com (explain how you would like to receive the paper application/bid forms)
Current State Employees:
- Seeking a Promotion Submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form and CMS-100B Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to the Agency Contact address listed above.
- Older versions of the CMS-100B will not be graded or returned to applicants.
- Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100B(version dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.
- Seeking a Transfer Submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form, Transfer Request, and CMS-100 Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to the Agency Contact address listed above.
- A separate Bid form and Application is required for each Posting Identification#/Job Requisition ID # or your bid will be rejected.
- Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100 version (dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.
- Seeking a Reduction - Submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form and CMS-100 Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to the Agency Contact address listed above.
- A separate Bid form and Application is required for each Posting Identification#/Job Requisiton ID # or your bid will be rejected.
- Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100 (version dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.
Former State Employees:
- Submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form and CMS-100 Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to the Agency Contact address listed above.
- A separate Bid form and Application is required for each Posting Identification#/Job Requistion ID # or your bid will be rejected.
- Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100 (version dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.
Non-State Employees:
- Submit a CMS-100 Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after)and official college transcripts(Where applicable) to the Agency Contact address listed above.
- Documentation is required for each Posting/Bid ID or your application(s)will be rejected.
- Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100 version (dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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