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Form of workAgency : Department of Natural Resources
Closing Date/Time: 01/09/2024
Salary: $4,010.00-5,620.00/month
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Carroll
Number of Vacancies: 2
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 12-32-33752
Position Statement
Under general direction, performs semi-skilled work and travels in the maintenance and operation of Mississippi Palisades State Park: including mowing, seeding, and repairs.
Job Responsibilities
1. Under general direction, performs semi-skilled work and travels in the maintenance and operation of Mississippi Palisades State Park:
• For site construction and other projects, uses manual or automated yard equipment such as tractors, batwing mowers, front end loaders, dump trucks, snowplows, bulldozers, backhoes, road graders, farming machinery
• Mows grass and prepares areas for grass seeding
• Repairs erosion problems along roadways and trails
2. Maintains tree removal throughout Region 1:
• Utilizes chainsaws and power pruners to remove and trim trees and ornamental shrubbery
• Operates a mechanical log splitter to provide firewood
• Clears fire lines by keeping up with agricultural operations
• Removes unwanted vegetation using a posi-track, small dozer, or other equipment
3. Monitors and repairs site equipment and facilities:
• Repairs tables and restrooms throughout the sites
• Utilizes a high-pressure washer in the shower buildings to clean and disinfect
• Maintains equipment such as trucks, mowers, tractors, chainsaws, weed whips and other miscellaneous equipment
• Changes oil and belts on site equipment
4. Assists in turf maintenance at the park:
• Applies herbicides and pesticides for eradication of weeds and invasive plants around posts in campground areas and along roadsides throughout the park
5. Engages in camper activities seasonally:
• Educates campers of rules and regulations throughout Region 1 sites
• Operates camper check stations
• Patrols campgrounds
• Provides any additional information requested to all park users
6. Engages in hunter activities seasonally:
• Operates hunter check stations
• Patrols hunting areas
• Checks for appropriate hunting licenses
• Educates hunters of rules and regulations
7. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
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.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Two (2) years of working knowledge of tools and equipment used in the trades and/or operation of heavy equipment or farm machinery and implements and/or warehousing
2. Two (2) years of experience in following written and oral instructions
3.Two (2) years of experience informing 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.
1. Ability to pass background check
2. Valid driver's license
3. Ability to travel
4. Ability to obtain pesticide/herbicide operator's license within 6 months of employment
5. Requires ability to withstand exposure to the elements on a year-round basis
6. Requires physical ability to operate and maintain tools, equipment, and materials utilized in the maintenance, repair, and care of site resources, buildings, and grounds
7. Requires ability to lift, carry, and transport loads exceeding sixty pounds
8. Requires 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:
1.
June-Aug / Sat-Wed, 7am-3pm, 30 min lunch, Thurs/Fri off
Sept-May / Mon-Fri, 7am-3pm, 30 min lunch, Sat/Sun off
Deer Firearms Season will require the following shifts: 4am-12pm, 7am-3pm or 9am-4pm
2.
May & Sept / Sat-Wed, 7am-3pm, 30 min lunch, Thurs/Fri off
Jun-Aug & Oct-Apr / Mon-Fri, 7am-3pm, 30 min lunch, Sat/Sun off
Deer Firearms Season will require the follo0wing shifts: 4am-12pm, 7am-3pm or 9am-4pm
Work Location: Mississippi Palisades State Park, 16327A Il Route 84 Savanna, IL 61074-8538
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/month
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Carroll
Number of Vacancies: 2
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 12-32-33752
Position Statement
Under general direction, performs semi-skilled work and travels in the maintenance and operation of Mississippi Palisades State Park: including mowing, seeding, and repairs.
Job Responsibilities
1. Under general direction, performs semi-skilled work and travels in the maintenance and operation of Mississippi Palisades State Park:
• For site construction and other projects, uses manual or automated yard equipment such as tractors, batwing mowers, front end loaders, dump trucks, snowplows, bulldozers, backhoes, road graders, farming machinery
• Mows grass and prepares areas for grass seeding
• Repairs erosion problems along roadways and trails
2. Maintains tree removal throughout Region 1:
• Utilizes chainsaws and power pruners to remove and trim trees and ornamental shrubbery
• Operates a mechanical log splitter to provide firewood
• Clears fire lines by keeping up with agricultural operations
• Removes unwanted vegetation using a posi-track, small dozer, or other equipment
3. Monitors and repairs site equipment and facilities:
• Repairs tables and restrooms throughout the sites
• Utilizes a high-pressure washer in the shower buildings to clean and disinfect
• Maintains equipment such as trucks, mowers, tractors, chainsaws, weed whips and other miscellaneous equipment
• Changes oil and belts on site equipment
4. Assists in turf maintenance at the park:
• Applies herbicides and pesticides for eradication of weeds and invasive plants around posts in campground areas and along roadsides throughout the park
5. Engages in camper activities seasonally:
• Educates campers of rules and regulations throughout Region 1 sites
• Operates camper check stations
• Patrols campgrounds
• Provides any additional information requested to all park users
6. Engages in hunter activities seasonally:
• Operates hunter check stations
• Patrols hunting areas
• Checks for appropriate hunting licenses
• Educates hunters of rules and regulations
7. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
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.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Two (2) years of working knowledge of tools and equipment used in the trades and/or operation of heavy equipment or farm machinery and implements and/or warehousing
2. Two (2) years of experience in following written and oral instructions
3.Two (2) years of experience informing 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.
1. Ability to pass background check
2. Valid driver's license
3. Ability to travel
4. Ability to obtain pesticide/herbicide operator's license within 6 months of employment
5. Requires ability to withstand exposure to the elements on a year-round basis
6. Requires physical ability to operate and maintain tools, equipment, and materials utilized in the maintenance, repair, and care of site resources, buildings, and grounds
7. Requires ability to lift, carry, and transport loads exceeding sixty pounds
8. Requires 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:
1.
June-Aug / Sat-Wed, 7am-3pm, 30 min lunch, Thurs/Fri off
Sept-May / Mon-Fri, 7am-3pm, 30 min lunch, Sat/Sun off
Deer Firearms Season will require the following shifts: 4am-12pm, 7am-3pm or 9am-4pm
2.
May & Sept / Sat-Wed, 7am-3pm, 30 min lunch, Thurs/Fri off
Jun-Aug & Oct-Apr / Mon-Fri, 7am-3pm, 30 min lunch, Sat/Sun off
Deer Firearms Season will require the follo0wing shifts: 4am-12pm, 7am-3pm or 9am-4pm
Work Location: Mississippi Palisades State Park, 16327A Il Route 84 Savanna, IL 61074-8538
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
