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Form of workAgency : Department of Natural Resources
Closing Date/Time: 01/09/2024
Salary: $4,010.00 - $5,620.00 per month
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Jasper
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC028
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
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 12-32-33749
Position Statement
Under general direction, performs a variety of tasks associated with the operation and maintenance of Sam Parr State Park.
Job Responsibilities
1. Under general direction, performs a variety of tasks associated with the operation and maintenance of Sam Parr State Park:
• Operates trucks, tractors, bushhogs, mowers, chainsaws, hand tools, and weed eaters while engaged in maintenance and improvement projects on the site's grounds, trails, waterways, day-use
areas, lodge, and cabins
• Clears vegetation and plants new
• Plows and shovels snow
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms and shower buildings
• Patches roads
2. Assists with painting and welding of equipment:
• Creates, maintains, and installs signs
• Makes major repairs or welding to vehicles and equipment
• Paints physical structures such as lodge, cabins, restrooms, and shelters
3. Performs routine maintenance of vehicles and equipment:
• Operates and maintains vehicles and equipment by changing oil, fluids, filters, spark plugs, and belts
• Washes vehicles
• Sharpens mower blades
• Maintains site water and wastewater treatment facilities
• Maintains plant equipment by cleaning, lubricating, and replacing various parts
(Job Responsibilities continued)
4. Assists with a variety of routine semi-skilled and unskilled tasks:
• Makes minor repairs to plumbing/heating/air conditioning equipment and/or electrical systems
• Builds wooden fences
• Installs & maintains wire boundary fences
• Reroofs buildings & picnic shelters
• Repairs and paints picnic tables and stoves/grills
5. Inspects public use areas and buildings:
• Reports public health and safety hazards to supervisor
• Assists in the rescue of injured or stranded site visitors
• Assures buildings and gates are properly locked
• Sells camping permits and collects fees, sells firewood
• In the event of emergencies or disturbances, contacts proper authorities
• Informs visitors of rules and regulations
6. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualifying state employees in the Upward Mobility Program may complete combinations of specific proficiency tests and training programs leading to a certificate of proficiency in lieu of the state requirement for this classification.
1. Requires education and experience equivalent to high school graduation and two years maintenance or farming experience preferably associated with the building trades and/or the operation of heavy equipment and machinery
Preferred Qualifications
1. Two (2) years of working knowledge of tools and equipment used in the trades and/or the operation of heavy equipment or farm machinery and implements and/or warehousing
2. One (1) year of experience in the ability to follow written and oral instructions
3. One (1) year of experience in the ability to inform visitors of site facilities, programs, rules, and regulations
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. The state of Illinois complies with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.
1. Ability to pass background check
2. Valid driver's license
3. Ability to obtain pesticide operator's license within 6 months of employment
4. Ability to obtain water and/or wastewater treatment operator's certificate within 6 months of employment
5. Ability to complete Prescribed Fire Training
6. Ability to withstand exposure to the elements on a year-round basis
7. Physical ability to operate and maintain tools, equipment, and materials utilized in the maintenance, repair, and care of site resources, buildings, and grounds
8. Ability to lift, carry, and transport loads exceeding sixty pounds
9. Ability to walk over rough and broken terrain
Agency Statement
Charged with preserving, protecting, and promoting Illinois' natural resources, the 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. Working for the State of Illinois, IDNR employees receive excellent benefits, including health, vision and dental insurance; a retirement plan and deferred compensation options; state holidays and other time off; as well as pre-tax benefit programs; flexible/remote work schedules may be available in for certain positions.
The Office of Land Management (OLM) oversees nearly 400 individual parcels of land and institutes a wide variety of programs and activities advocating outdoor recreation through sustainable use, conservation, and preservation. The Historic Sites Division of the Office of Land Management oversees 57 Historic Sites, Monuments, and Memorials. OLM facilitates activities from small group interpretive programming at Historical Sites, to hiking, hunting, fishing, boating, and camping.
Work Hours: Mon. - Fri. 7:30am - 3:30pm, working every 3rd weekend, off Thurs/Fri. of that week
Work Location: Sam Parr SFWA 13225 E. State Highway 33, Newton, IL 62448
Agency Contact:
Vicky Fowler
Email: Vicky.Fowler@illinois.gov
Phone #:217-785-5387
Job Family: Environmental & Natural Resources
This title is within the Upward Mobility Program. General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Title Descriptions. There are three categories of UMP titles: 1) certificate titles which require passing a written proficiency exam; 2) credential titles which require the possession of a specified college degree and/or licensure; and 3) dual titles for which a certificate may be earned by following either the certificate or credential pathway.
This position DOES NOT contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the "Apply" button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees - a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the "View Profile" link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com - click "Application Procedures" in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your "junk mail", "spam", or "other" folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
Closing Date/Time: 01/09/2024
Salary: $4,010.00 - $5,620.00 per month
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Jasper
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC028
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
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 12-32-33749
Position Statement
Under general direction, performs a variety of tasks associated with the operation and maintenance of Sam Parr State Park.
Job Responsibilities
1. Under general direction, performs a variety of tasks associated with the operation and maintenance of Sam Parr State Park:
• Operates trucks, tractors, bushhogs, mowers, chainsaws, hand tools, and weed eaters while engaged in maintenance and improvement projects on the site's grounds, trails, waterways, day-use
areas, lodge, and cabins
• Clears vegetation and plants new
• Plows and shovels snow
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms and shower buildings
• Patches roads
2. Assists with painting and welding of equipment:
• Creates, maintains, and installs signs
• Makes major repairs or welding to vehicles and equipment
• Paints physical structures such as lodge, cabins, restrooms, and shelters
3. Performs routine maintenance of vehicles and equipment:
• Operates and maintains vehicles and equipment by changing oil, fluids, filters, spark plugs, and belts
• Washes vehicles
• Sharpens mower blades
• Maintains site water and wastewater treatment facilities
• Maintains plant equipment by cleaning, lubricating, and replacing various parts
(Job Responsibilities continued)
4. Assists with a variety of routine semi-skilled and unskilled tasks:
• Makes minor repairs to plumbing/heating/air conditioning equipment and/or electrical systems
• Builds wooden fences
• Installs & maintains wire boundary fences
• Reroofs buildings & picnic shelters
• Repairs and paints picnic tables and stoves/grills
5. Inspects public use areas and buildings:
• Reports public health and safety hazards to supervisor
• Assists in the rescue of injured or stranded site visitors
• Assures buildings and gates are properly locked
• Sells camping permits and collects fees, sells firewood
• In the event of emergencies or disturbances, contacts proper authorities
• Informs visitors of rules and regulations
6. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualifying state employees in the Upward Mobility Program may complete combinations of specific proficiency tests and training programs leading to a certificate of proficiency in lieu of the state requirement for this classification.
1. Requires education and experience equivalent to high school graduation and two years maintenance or farming experience preferably associated with the building trades and/or the operation of heavy equipment and machinery
Preferred Qualifications
1. Two (2) years of working knowledge of tools and equipment used in the trades and/or the operation of heavy equipment or farm machinery and implements and/or warehousing
2. One (1) year of experience in the ability to follow written and oral instructions
3. One (1) year of experience in the ability to inform visitors of site facilities, programs, rules, and regulations
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. The state of Illinois complies with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.
1. Ability to pass background check
2. Valid driver's license
3. Ability to obtain pesticide operator's license within 6 months of employment
4. Ability to obtain water and/or wastewater treatment operator's certificate within 6 months of employment
5. Ability to complete Prescribed Fire Training
6. Ability to withstand exposure to the elements on a year-round basis
7. Physical ability to operate and maintain tools, equipment, and materials utilized in the maintenance, repair, and care of site resources, buildings, and grounds
8. Ability to lift, carry, and transport loads exceeding sixty pounds
9. Ability to walk over rough and broken terrain
Agency Statement
Charged with preserving, protecting, and promoting Illinois' natural resources, the 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. Working for the State of Illinois, IDNR employees receive excellent benefits, including health, vision and dental insurance; a retirement plan and deferred compensation options; state holidays and other time off; as well as pre-tax benefit programs; flexible/remote work schedules may be available in for certain positions.
The Office of Land Management (OLM) oversees nearly 400 individual parcels of land and institutes a wide variety of programs and activities advocating outdoor recreation through sustainable use, conservation, and preservation. The Historic Sites Division of the Office of Land Management oversees 57 Historic Sites, Monuments, and Memorials. OLM facilitates activities from small group interpretive programming at Historical Sites, to hiking, hunting, fishing, boating, and camping.
Work Hours: Mon. - Fri. 7:30am - 3:30pm, working every 3rd weekend, off Thurs/Fri. of that week
Work Location: Sam Parr SFWA 13225 E. State Highway 33, Newton, IL 62448
Agency Contact:
Vicky Fowler
Email: Vicky.Fowler@illinois.gov
Phone #:217-785-5387
Job Family: Environmental & Natural Resources
This title is within the Upward Mobility Program. General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Title Descriptions. There are three categories of UMP titles: 1) certificate titles which require passing a written proficiency exam; 2) credential titles which require the possession of a specified college degree and/or licensure; and 3) dual titles for which a certificate may be earned by following either the certificate or credential pathway.
This position DOES NOT contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the "Apply" button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees - a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the "View Profile" link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com - click "Application Procedures" in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your "junk mail", "spam", or "other" folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
- donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
