SITE TECHNICIAN II (UMP)

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking to hire a Site Technician II at Des Plaines Game Propagation Center for The Office of Land Management. This position will provide technical assistance in the captive-rearing of pheasant and quail, make repairs to plumbing/heating/air conditioning equipment, mow grass, trim shrubs and trees, plow snow, operate farm machinery, truck and trailer combinations, trenching equipment, large electrical generators, pheasant brooder building feed auger equipment, automatic waters, and radiant heaters. The Des Plaines Game Propagation Center is part of the Des Plaines State Fish and Wildlife Area in Will County, Illinois. It provides a habitat for various wildlife species, including deer, turkey, waterfowl, squirrels, rabbits, upland birds, and furbearers. We welcome all interested candidates to apply.

Essential Functions

• Under direction of the Site Assistant Superintendent 1, performs a variety of tasks associated with the operation and maintenance of DesPlaines Game Farm
• Performs semi-skilled work by performing a range of duties associated with various building trades.
• Assists with the upkeep of the game farm.
• Operates various types of equipment on site,
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably with 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 working knowledge of the care and feeding of game birds.
• One (1) year of experience following written and oral instructions.
• One (1) year of experience informing visitors of site facilities, programs, rules, and regulations

Conditions of Employment

Applicants must be able to meet the following Conditions of Employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position. The State of Illinois complies with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

1. Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
2. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
3. Ability to obtain pesticide/herbicide 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 tolls, 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 First Aid and CPR certifications within 6 months of employment and keep them current.

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.