Illinois DNR Aquatic Nuisance Species Specialist

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

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                                                                                         AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

                                                                                          CAREER OPPORTUNITY BID NOTICE

The IL Department of Natural Resources is inviting applications for the following position:

                                                                                                                                                                Monthly

Position Title:      Natural Resources Advanced Specialist, Option 1                                       Salary Range:  $4885.00 - $6745.00  

Position Location:   Office of Resource Conservation, Division of Fisheries, One Natural Resources Way, Springfield (Sangamon County)

Work Schedule -                 Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm  Saturday and Sunday days off.

Description of Duties

Under the direction of the Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Manager, serves as primary project manager for all Departmental activities related to the prevention and management of ANS transfer between the Great Lakes and Mississippi River basins through the Chicago Waterway System.  Works closely with international, federal, state and non-governmental partners in developing and implementing policies, programs and plans for preventing the inter-basin transfer of ANS.  Secondarily supports ANS Manager in statewide implementation of the Illinois Comprehensive Aquatic Invasive Species Plan.

Desirable Education, Training and Experience

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of a bachelor’s degree in fisheries, fish culture or closely related biological science.  Requires four years of progressively responsible professional experience in fisheries resource management.  Requires thorough knowledge of lake, river and stream ecology.  Requires working knowledge of fisheries biology and aquatic ecology.  Requires thorough knowledge of state and federal laws, rules and regulations pertaining to fisheries resource conservation.  Requires competency in use of computers.  Requires a valid driver’s license.

Where

To Apply: Kevin Irons, Fisheries ANS Manager,  One Natural Resources Way, Springfield, IL  62702   217/557-0719  217/785-2438 

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*(SEE NOTE)

Bargaining unit employees interested in bidding for this position should complete a Bid Form, attach it to an application, and submit it directly to the name and address listed above.  Bid Forms may be obtained at any Department of Natural Resources facility.

*NOTE:  In addition, employees who are interested in a promotion into this position must have a promotional grade.  If you do not already have a promotional grade for this title, complete a Promotional Examination Application(CMS100B) and sent it directly to the Examining Division, 500 William G. Stratton Building, Springfield, Illinois 62706.  In order to be considered for this vacancy, the CMS100B must be mailed to the Examining Division no later than the date listed below as the last day to apply.

The Department of Natural Resources does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, handicap, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, physical stature and/or any non-merit factor in admission, treatment or employment in programs or activities in compliance with the Illinois Human Rights Act, the Illinois Constitution, Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Acts, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the U.S. Constitution.  The Equal Employment Opportunity Office is responsible for compliance and may be reached at 217/785-0067.

DATE POSTED:     January 8, 2013              LAST DAY TO APPLY:   January 22, 2013