Conservation Technician jobs in Palatine, IL

Conservation Technician maintains the authenticity and overall appearance of art objects. Conducts analysis to determine appropriate method for cleaning and repairing objects. Being a Conservation Technician may require an associate's degree or its equivalent and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Additionally, Conservation Technician relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Conservation
  • State of Illinois
  • Bourbonnais, IL FULL_TIME
  • Agency : Department of Natural Resources

    Closing Date / Time : 04 / 04 / 2024

    Salary : $4,110 per Month

    Job Type : Salaried

    County : Kankakee

    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 12-32-36170

    Essential Functions

    1. Under general direction, presents programs, activities and events to the general public, school groups, and special interest groups at Kankakee County Complex :

    • Prepares and delivers educational information designed to instill appreciation and understanding of conservation ethics
    • Gathers information to distribute to park visitors about environmental awareness
    • Develops working knowledge of park history, park geologic features and trail system by training pamphlets and exploring the state ground
    • Answers questions to the public regarding historical, ecological, and recreational aspects of the park and surrounding area

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

    • Inspects trail conditions by walking park grounds
    • Plans evening and daytime visitor activities, which include foot, aquatic, and automotive tours
    • 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
    • Plants trees and / or prairie grass with 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 throughout the region

    4. Assists in the training of 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. Interprets departmental rules and regulations regarding hunting, camping, and fishing

    6. 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 education

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

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

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

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

    6. 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 : Thursday-Monday / 8am-4pm 1 / 2 Hour Lunch

    Work Location : Kankakee River, 5314 W State Route 102, Bourbonnais, Illinois, 60914

    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).

    APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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Field Leader- Chicago Conservation Leadership Corps (Sourcing Req)
  • Student Conservation Association, Inc
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • Conservation Begins Here. The Student Conservation Association (SCA), America's #1 conservation service organization seeks qualified applicants to lead, educate, and inspire high school students for t...
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Contract - Field Technician
  • Field Technician - Itron Careers
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
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Metro Chicago Farms Fund Specialist
  • The Conservation Fund
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • Job Description Job Description The Conservation Fund Position Description TITLE : Metro Chicago Farms Fund Specialist LINE OF BUSINESS / DIVISION : Working Lands, Working Farms Fund FLSA STATUS : Exe...
  • 17 Days Ago

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  • Illinois Gov
  • Bourbonnais, IL FULL_TIME
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Vocational Lecturer - Emergency Medical Technician
  • Emergency Medical Technician - CCC Careers
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • VOCATIONAL LECTURER - EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN MALCOLM X COLLEGE Malcolm X College is currently seeking Vocational Lecturers to teach Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). If you have passion for te...
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Couple Driving Team
  • Health Conservation Incorporated
  • Chicago, IL
  • COUPLE DRIVING / MOBILE HEALTH TECHNICIAN TEAMS POTENTIAL TAKE HOME PAY PER TEAM: UP TO $70,000 ANNUALLY SIGN-ON BONUS F...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cleaning Technician
  • Macsales
  • Woodstock, IL
  • ** Cleaning Technician** **Job Category****:** Warehouse **Requisition Number****:** CLEAN01072 Showing 1 location **Job...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Maintenance Technician
  • ZIPS CAR WASH
  • Naperville, IL
  • Job Details Job Location ILNAP E Ogden - Naperville, IL Position Type Full Time Education Level High School Salary Range...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Veterinary Receptionist
  • Mission Veterinary Partners
  • South Elgin, IL
  • Overview: Animal Care Clinic of Randall Pointe has an opportunity for a Veterinary Receptionist to join our team! Caring...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Helper A Maintenance Technician
  • ABM.Com
  • Chicago, IL
  • ABM, a leading provider of integrated facility solutions, is looking for a General Maintenance Technician. The General M...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Veterinary Receptionist
  • Mission Veterinary Partners
  • Schaumburg, IL
  • Overview: Golf Rose Animal Hospital has an opportunity for a Veterinary Receptionist to join our team! Location: 51 E. R...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Energy Engineer - Chicago, IL
  • Trane Technologies
  • Willowbrook, IL
  • At Trane TechnologiesTM and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King®, we create innovative climate solut...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Fire Alarm Systems Technician - Mid or Senior Level - Chicago, IL (Rolling Meadows)
  • Siemens Corporation
  • Chicago, IL
  • Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering custom...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Palatine (/ˈpælətaɪn/) is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It is a northwestern residential suburb of Chicago. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 65,479. In the 2010 census its population had risen to 68,557, making it the seventh-largest community in Cook County and the 18th-largest in the state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, Palatine has a total area of 13.763 square miles (35.65 km2), of which 13.62 square miles (35.28 km2) (or 98.96%) is land and 0.143 square miles (0.37 km2) (or 1.04%) is water. Palatine's shape resembles that of t...
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Income Estimation for Conservation Technician jobs
$50,017 to $58,818
Palatine, Illinois area prices
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