Please forward the following Central Illinois Natural Resources Job Opportunity on to anyone that may be interested.
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT Natural Resources Technician Join the team responsible for conserving, restoring, and caring for nearly 3,500 acres of preserved land throughout Champaign County, Illinois. Responsibilities The Natural Resources Technician is responsible for assisting Natural Resources Staff with the conservation and restoration of natural areas throughout the District. This may include but is not limited to prairie and forest restoration, arborist work, exotic species control, seed collection, data collection, and natural resource monitoring. There are some office and clerical duties with this position. Qualifications High school graduate required. Bachelors degree in Restoration Ecology, Natural Resource Management, Park Management, Forestry, Botany, or related field of study preferred. Knowledge of conservation biology, restoration ecology, environmental science, hydrology, soil science, environmental laws and regulations, and environmental impact assessment principles and practices are essential. Under unusual circumstances, extensive direct experience may be substituted for all or part of the educational requirement. Other Requirements Candidates must be able to communicate clearly orally and in writing, have a valid Illinois drivers license, and have the ability to obtain an Illinois Pesticide Applicators License. Expectations This position will report to the Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve in Mahomet, Illinois, but work will take place on all District owned lands throughout Champaign County. This is a full-time hourly position with benefits. Hours must be flexible to accommodate occasional evening and weekend work. Starting pay is $13.00 per hour. To Apply To apply for the Technician position please send resume, cover letter and names and numbers of three references to Dan Olson, P.O. Box 1040, Mahomet, Illinois 61853. Applications accepted until Friday, February 2, 2007.
