Program Manager of restoration ecology program for Illinois Coastal Zone

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 Specialist, Option 4                           Salary Range:  $4388.00 – 6004.00

Position Location: Coastal Zone, Michael Bilandic Building, 160 N. LaSalle, Chicago, IL  60601 (Cook County)

WORK SCHEDULE -     Monday – Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm 1 hour Meal Break

Description of Duties

Under general supervision, serves as program manager administering, implementing and managing the Department’s restoration ecology program for the Illinois Coastal Zone.  Provides professional planning and management expertise and consultation to both the public and private sectors in natural areas preservation and management, endangered and threatened species protection, avian and mammalian ecology, aquatic biology and ecosystems management to advance Coastal Zone restoration.

Desirable Education, Training and Experience

Requires knowledge, skill and mental ability equivalent to a Master’s degree in natural heritage resource management, or a related biological, life or natural science; or requires a bachelor’s degree in natural heritage resource management supplemented by two years of directly related professional experience.  Requires ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with representatives from federal, state and local governments, conservation organizations, other departmental employees, and the general public.

Where

To Apply:          Diane Tecic, Michael Bilandic Building, 160 N. LaSalle, Chicago, IL  60601 312/814-0665   312/793-5968

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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 9, 2013      LAST DAY TO APPLY:  January 23, 2013