• Job Description

  Req#: 29703

  Agency : Department of Natural Resources
  Closing Date/Time: 08/23/2023
  Salary: $3,856.00-$5,404.00/per month
  Job Type: Salaried Full Time
  County: Union
  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.

  Qualifying state employees in the Upward Mobility Program should follow the Upward Mobility Policy Guidelines when applying for this title.

  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 12-32-29703

  Position Overview

  Under direct supervision, performs semi-skilled maintenance and program support tasks at Trail of Tears State Forest: Operates trucks and other equipment including chainsaws, trimmers, tractors-driven and other mowers, bushhogs, tree spades, wood mower, power augers, and strump cutters.

  Job Responsibilities

  1. Under direct supervision, performs semi-skilled maintenance and program support tasks at Trail of Tears State Forest:

  • Collects trash
  • Clears vegetation
  • Cleans and disinfects toilets
  • Repairs picnic tables and grills
  • Paints signs
  • Maintains and repairs site buildings and shelters

  
  2. Operates trucks and other equipment including chainsaws, trimmers, tractor-driven and other mowers, bushhogs, tree spades, woods mower, power augers, stump cutters:

  • Maintains roadways, trails, and day use areas
  • Plows and shovels snow
  • Patches roads
  • Grades rock roads
  • Mows in picnic areas and along roadsides
  • Mows and trims fire trails
  • Trims and/or cuts brush and trees
  • Maintains hiking and horseback trails
  • Routinely operates utility tractors and ATV's

  
  3. Conducts routine patrols on assigned shifts:

  • Ensures buildings and gates are properly locked
  • Provides site visitors with assistance and information on site programs, rules, and regulations
  • Sells camping permits and firewood collection permits
  • Installs reservation cards at shelters and campsites
  • Assists stranded or injured visitors
  • Contacts proper authorities and supervisor in emergency situations
  • Checks site shop, public use areas, and facilities for potential safety issues
  • Reports hazards and corrections to Site Superintendent

  
  4. Performs routine and specialized maintenance on site vehicles and other equipment:

  • Maintains/repairs hand and power tools
  • Maintains records on equipment maintenance schedules and condition of tools
  • Changes oil, belts, filters
    

  5. Cleans, repairs, and maintains site buildings and structures:

  • Makes repairs to picnic tables, grills, information boxes, toilets, etc.
  • Constructs, installs, and maintains informational signs
    

  (Job responsibilities continued)

  6. Conducts natural resource management activities:

  • Plants trees
  • Enhances wildlife habitat by mowing, seeding, and food plot planting
  • Manages forest with TSI practices and hazardous tree removal
  • Performs prescribed burns with direction
  • Manages exotic plant and animal control efforts
  • Applies pesticides

  7. Makes repairs to plumbing and/or electrical systems:

  • Reports needed repairs, action to be taken to accomplish repairs, and materials needed to supervisor
  • Completes simple repairs including replacing breakers, light fixtures, outlets, switches
  • Repairs toilets and minor sewer leaks and clogs
  • Makes minor repairs to water line issues such as leaking faucets, shut off valve replacement, water line repairs

  8. Provides functional supervision, leadership, and direction to Conservation Workers, volunteers, and other site staff:

  • Provides on the job training to new employees and volunteers to familiarize them with site facilities, operations and programs, usable tools and equipment

  9. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

  Minimum Qualifications

  1. Requires education and experience equivalent to high school graduation
  2. Requires 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 employee 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. One (1) year of experience in informing visitors of site facilities, programs, rules, and regulations
  4. One (1) year of experience in outdoor recreation
  5. One (1) year of experience in groundskeeping

  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 a background check
  2. Valid and current Driver's license
  3. Ability to obtain pesticide operator's license within 6 months of employment
  4. Ability to withstand exposure to the elements on a year-round basis
  5. Physical ability to operate and maintain tools, equipment, and materials utilized in the maintenance, repair, and care of site resources, buildings, and grounds
  6. Ability to lift, carry, and transport loads exceeding sixty pounds
  7. Ability to walk over rough and broken terrain
  8. Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR certification

  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.
  
  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:
  Jan-Apr: Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:00PM, 30 min lunch (Sat/Sun off)
  May-Dec: Fri-Tues 8:00AM-4:00PM, 30 min lunch (Wed/Thurs off)
  Work Location: Trail of Tears State Forest 3240 State Forest Rd Jonesboro, IL 62952-2052
  Agency Contact:

  Vicky Fowler

  Email: Vicky.Fowler@illinois.gov

  Phone #:217-785-5387

  Job Family: Environmental & Natural Resources

  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

• About the company

  The Governor of Illinois is the chief executive of the State of Illinois, and the various agencies and departments over which the officer has jurisdiction, as prescribed in the state constitution.

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