Public Policy Studies @ DePaul University 2352 North Clifton Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60614 (773) 325-7715
Wildlife Biologist
Full-time Position
Salary Range: $43,113 - $53,569 - $64,023
Location: Grayslake, IL.
Application Deadline: June 22, 2007
Responsible for wildlife management and habitat restoration on forest preserve lands, using a well-developed knowledge of Midwest natural communities and natural history, and wildlife ecological principles. Acts as project manager for the District’s deer management program and other wildlife and habitat restoration projects including responding to the public regarding nuisance wildlife, wildlife survey work, coordination for endangered and threatened species recovery programs, procuring and managing grants, and assessments of forest preserve holdings.
EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Ecology or related field. Two years wildlife management experience in an urban setting and proficiency in the preparation and implementation of wildlife management and habitat restoration programs. Experience with urban deer ecology, small mammal ecology and technical wildlife management skills including wildlife surveys, data collection, analysis and implementation of restoration and management activities. A knowledge of invertebrate identification and ecology and ecology of aquatic habitats is desired. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Must possess valid driver’s license.
HOW TO APPLY AND APPLICATION DEADLINES:
Interest in Forest Preserve employment can be indicated only by submitting a resume and salary history or a completed Forest Preserve Employment Application, which is available at: www.LCFPD.org or Lake County Forest Preserve District, Human Resources Department, 2000 N. Milwaukee Avenue. Libertyville, IL 60048, 847/367-6640, and must be returned by June 22, 2007.
Applications are accepted only for posted positions. Complete a job interest card for other positions for which you are interested. The card will be kept on file for six months pending an opening, and will be mailed to you should an opening occur.
LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT GENERAL INFORMATION:
The Lake County Forest Preserve District was created in 1958 and provides over 25,000-acres in a county-wide system of natural, cultural and recreational resources. Governed under Illinois law as a special purpose unit of government, the mission of the Forest Preserve District is to preserve a dynamic and unique system of diverse natural and cultural resources, and to develop innovative educational, recreational and cultural opportunities of regional value, while exercising environmental and fiscal responsibility.
Salary Range: $43,113 - $53,569 - $64,023
Location: Grayslake, IL.
Application Deadline: June 22, 2007
Responsible for wildlife management and habitat restoration on forest preserve lands, using a well-developed knowledge of Midwest natural communities and natural history, and wildlife ecological principles. Acts as project manager for the District’s deer management program and other wildlife and habitat restoration projects including responding to the public regarding nuisance wildlife, wildlife survey work, coordination for endangered and threatened species recovery programs, procuring and managing grants, and assessments of forest preserve holdings.
EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Ecology or related field. Two years wildlife management experience in an urban setting and proficiency in the preparation and implementation of wildlife management and habitat restoration programs. Experience with urban deer ecology, small mammal ecology and technical wildlife management skills including wildlife surveys, data collection, analysis and implementation of restoration and management activities. A knowledge of invertebrate identification and ecology and ecology of aquatic habitats is desired. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Must possess valid driver’s license.
HOW TO APPLY AND APPLICATION DEADLINES:
Interest in Forest Preserve employment can be indicated only by submitting a resume and salary history or a completed Forest Preserve Employment Application, which is available at: www.LCFPD.org or Lake County Forest Preserve District, Human Resources Department, 2000 N. Milwaukee Avenue. Libertyville, IL 60048, 847/367-6640, and must be returned by June 22, 2007.
Applications are accepted only for posted positions. Complete a job interest card for other positions for which you are interested. The card will be kept on file for six months pending an opening, and will be mailed to you should an opening occur.
LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT GENERAL INFORMATION:
The Lake County Forest Preserve District was created in 1958 and provides over 25,000-acres in a county-wide system of natural, cultural and recreational resources. Governed under Illinois law as a special purpose unit of government, the mission of the Forest Preserve District is to preserve a dynamic and unique system of diverse natural and cultural resources, and to develop innovative educational, recreational and cultural opportunities of regional value, while exercising environmental and fiscal responsibility.