VILLAGE OF
SOUTH BARRINGTON, IL
GREENEST REGION CORPS POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATOR
This opportunity is an AmeriCorps funded position,
and is part of the Greenest Region Corps, a project of the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus
and Serve Illinois Commission.
POSITION SCOPE:
Under
the supervision of both the Village Administrator and Village Engineer, the
AmeriCorps Member will participate in activities that relate to environmental
systems within the Village.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Survey of Village owned trees and development of a
strategy for tree replacement.
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Data collection on condition of Village owned
culverts.
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Initiating program to educate residents on
environmental issues.
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Working with and assisting in the formation of an
Environmental Commission.
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Assist in determining how to implement the
environmental sustainability goals of GRC2 and the Chicago Climate Charter.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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Oral and written communication skills.
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Professional demeanor.
Ø Computer skills.
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Well organized with attention to detail and ability
to carry out tasks independently.
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Ability to meet deadlines.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Ideally
the AmeriCorps Member will have a higher education background in environmental
issues. Additional background in GIS is desirable but not required.
SPECIAL SKILLS DESIRED:
Ø Experience working with data base information.
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Ability to prepare written reports.
OTHER PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Ø Outdoor mobility in order to observe and record information.
Ø Ability to work flexible hours.
EMPLOYMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
Office setting is within the South Barrington
Village Hall (30 South Barrington Road, South Barrington, IL). Office space
will be provided for the AmeriCorps Member. Travel requirements consist of
operating a Village provided vehicle to conduct work in the Village. AmeriCorps
Member would be expected to transport some equipment to be utilized in the
completion of their work.
CONTACT: Robert Palmer, Village Administrator at (847)
381-7510 or email: rpalmer@sou
