Forest and Conservation Worker reforests and protects timber tracts and maintains forest facilities including roads and campsites. Applies a wide range of concepts. Being a Forest and Conservation Worker applies practical knowledge of practices and procedures from two or more specialized fields, such as forestry, soil science and/or agriculture. May require 2-4 years of related work experience. Additionally, Forest and Conservation Worker relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Typically reports to a manager, or head of the department. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Agency : Department of Natural Resources
Closing Date/Time: 04/25/2024
Salary: $18.81 per Hour
Job Type: Hourly
County: Macon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: None
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 12-32-36570
1. 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:
2. Assists in area preparation and operation for the various hunting seasons:
3. Operates and performs routine maintenance on equipment and vehicles:
4. Assists in the inspection of public use areas for public safety and hazards:
5. Explains site rules and regulations to users:
6. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above
Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of eight years of elementary school
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. Must be at least 17 years of age with a valid driver’s license
3. Elementary knowledge of materials, tools, and equipment essential to grounds and building maintenance
4. Ability to operate and maintain tools, equipment and trucks
5. Must be able to carry up to 60 pounds and walk over rough, broken terrain
Work Hours: Variable
Work Location: Spitler Woods 705 Spitler Park Dr, Mt Zion, Illinois, 62549
Agency Contact:
Kristy Parrish
(217) 558-6619
Kristy.Parrish@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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