SITE TECHNICIAN II (UMP)

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking to hire a Site Technician II at Hidden Springs State Forest.  This position will: operate bulldozers, backhoes, tree spades, aerial lifts, chippers, stump cutters, and end loaders for site renovation/construction projects, wildlife farming programs, road repairs, fire land maintenance and trail repairs; mow grass and cut brush and trees using such equipment as hand mowers, bushhogs, and chain saws; sell camping and firewood collection permits and collects fees; and clean and disinfect restrooms.  The Hidden Springs State Forest, formerly known as Shelby State Forest, is a 1,200-acre park located near Clarksburg, 10 miles southeast of Shelbyville in Shelby County, Illinois. This scenic forest is named after the seven hidden springs once used by early settlers for drinking water. Originally planned as a state lake, it was later designated as a state forest, offering a wide range of outdoor activities and opportunities to explore the beauty of nature and wildlife. We welcome all interested candidates to apply.

Essential Functions

• Under direct supervision, performs semi-skilled and routine tasks while engaged in maintenance and program support projects at Hidden Springs State Forest.
• Through manual labor and the operation of trucks and tractors, performs routine maintenance on site grounds.
• Assists in implementing the safety and security programs at the site.
• Makes repairs to buildings and equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
• Assist with the maintenance of site buildings.
• Provides leadership and direction to seasonal and volunteer employees.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of working knowledge of tools and equipment used in the trades and/or the operation of heavy equipment or farm machinery and implements and/or warehousing.
• Two (2) years of experience in following written and oral instructions.
• Two (2) years of experience informing visitors of site facilities, programs, rules and regulations.

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. Valid driver’s license.
3. Requires ability to withstand exposure to the elements on a year-round basis.
4. Requires physical ability to operate and maintains tools, equipment, and materials utilized in the maintenance, repair, and care of site resources, buildings, and grounds.
5. Requires ability to lift, carry, and transport loads exceeding sixty pounds.
6. Requires ability to walk over rough and broken terrain.
7. Requires ability to obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR Certification.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description

Agency and Division Statement

DNR 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 for certain positions.

Office of Land Management

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.