Job Title: CONSERVATION EDUCATION REPRESENT
Agency: Department
of Natural Resources Closing
Date/Time: 04/04/2024
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Agency: Department
of Natural Resources Closing
Date/Time: 04/04/2024
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Salary: $4,110 per Month Job
Type: Salaried County: LaSalle
Number of
Vacancies: 3 Plan/BU: RC062
NOTE: THIS POSITION IS A TEMPORARY SEASONAL
POSITION THAT WILL NOT EXCEED SIX MONTHS.
Afl 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 12-32-35972
Essential Functions
1. Under general direction, presents programs, activities
and events to the general public,
school groups, and special interest groups at Starved
Rock State Park:
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Prepares and delivers educational information designed to instill appreciation and understanding of
conservation ethics
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Gathers information to distribute to park visitors about environmental awareness
2. Develop a familiarity with department rules, regulations, and park history:
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Develops
working knowledge of park history, park geologic
features and trail system by training
pamphlets and exploring the state ground
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Answers
questions to the public regarding historical, ecological, and recreational aspects of the
park and surrounding area
3. Assists in the development and implementation of the natural or outdoor
recreational site's
interpretive program
plan:
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Inspects trail conditions by walking park grounds
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Plans evening and daytime visitor
activities, which include
foot, aquatic, and automotive tours
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Prepares press releases for use by the local
or area news media
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Organizes and schedules
interpretive programming efforts
with area educators
to maximize
benefits for visiting school
groups
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Plants trees and/or prairie grass with school groups
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Plans and constructs temporary exhibits and displays for the site's
interpretive center and makes
alterations and improvements to the center
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Maintains and updates social
media outlets
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Travels throughout the region
4. Assists in the training
of volunteers for ongoing needs or special
events:
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Organizes and schedules
volunteers for events throughout
the park
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Provides guidance and instruction to volunteers on proposed projects
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Monitors projects to ensure volunteers have required equipment
5.
Interprets departmental rules and regulations regarding hunting, camping, and fishing
6. Performs other duties as required or assigned
which are reasonably within
the scope of the duties
enumerated above
Minimum Qualification
Requires knowledge,
skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, with courses in journalism,
English or public speaking
Preferred Qualifications
1. One (1) year of elementary knowledge of the principles of conservation education
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One (1) year of elementary knowledge of the principles of conservation education
2. Two (2) years of professional experience in a public education and information program in a public or private agency
3.
One (1) year of experience using cameras, projectors, recorders, and outdoor
equipment.
4.
One (1) year of experience presenting ideas effectively, both orally and in writing
5. One
(1) year of experience preparing
reports and keeping records on conservation education activities
6.
One (1) year of experience in public speaking
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
Work Hours:
Variable
Work Location: Starved Rock, PO Box 509, Routes 178 & 71, Utica, Illinois, 61373
Agency Contact: vicky Fowler,
217/785-5387, Vicky.Fowler@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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