Conservation/Historic Preservation Worker

Agency : Department of Natural Resources

Closing Date/Time: 05/06/2024

Salary: $18.81 per Hour

Job Type: Hourly

County: Randolph

Number of Vacancies: 1

Plan/BU: None

NOTE: THIS POSITION IS A TEMPORARY SEASONAL POSITION THAT WILL NOT EXCEED SIX MONTHS.

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 12-35-36981

Essential Functions

1.Under immediate supervision and on a temporary basis not to exceed 6 months, assists Site Interpreters in delivering the site interpretive programs in all weather conditions:

• Greets visitors

• Conducts foot tours

• Helps set up and maintain site exhibits and special events

• Distributes literature

• Responds to questions from public

• Helps set up tables, chairs, displays, and equipment for special events and craft demonstrations

• Travels to other sites as needed.

2.Assists in the research and development of interpretive programs and materials:

• Assists in outreach programming

• Participates in care of period agriculture and livestock programs

• Dresses and interprets in provided period correct attire as needed

3.Performs routine housekeeping duties:

• Dusts and cleans furniture and artifacts using approved curatorial techniques and materials

• Vacuums

• Picks up trash

• Washes windows

• Cleans exhibits and displays

• Cleans and disinfects restrooms

• Replace supplies

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

Minimum Qualification

Required Knowledge, skills, and mental development equivalent to completion of eight years of elementary school. High school diploma preferred.

Conditions of Employment

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.Must be 17 years old or older to be considered.

3.Valid driver's license.

4.Ability to travel as needed.

5.Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

6.Must be willing to wear period clothing and present living history.

7.Ability to work in a primitive environment or outdoors and withstand exposure to the elements on a year-round basis.

8.Ability to walk over rough or broken terrain.

Work Hours: Variable

Work Location: Fort Kaskaskia/Pierre Menard Home 4372 Park Rd, Ellis Grove, Illinois, 62241

Agency Contact:

Kristy Parrish

(217) 558-6619

Kristy.Parrish@Illinois.gov

Posting Group: 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

Nearest Major Market: St Louis