Public Policy Studies @ DePaul University 2352 North Clifton Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60614 (773) 325-7715
Assistant Manager Natural Resources
Full-time Position
Salary Range: $51,813 - $64,818 - $77,823
Location: Grayslake, IL.
Application Deadline: October 15, 2007
The Assistant Manager of Natural Resources utilizes professional ecological restoration, environmental assessments, and project planning knowledge to act as project manager for habitat restoration projects, provide administration and coordination of grant and mitigation/violation fund projects, to conduct ecological impact assessments of easements and adjacent development projects and represent the District on local and regional planning committees. Manages project contractors, consultants and the volunteer land stewardship staff.
EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in natural resource management, ecology, botany, or other closely related field. Five years experience necessary to gain full understanding of natural communities native to northeastern Illinois and methods for restoration and management of damaged ecosystems, knowledge of the standard sources of information in natural area management and ecological restoration, proficiency in the preparation and writing of reports, restoration plans, management schedules, and ecological impact assessments and project contracts. Must possess valid drivers 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 October 15, 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.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Salary Range: $51,813 - $64,818 - $77,823
Location: Grayslake, IL.
Application Deadline: October 15, 2007
The Assistant Manager of Natural Resources utilizes professional ecological restoration, environmental assessments, and project planning knowledge to act as project manager for habitat restoration projects, provide administration and coordination of grant and mitigation/violation fund projects, to conduct ecological impact assessments of easements and adjacent development projects and represent the District on local and regional planning committees. Manages project contractors, consultants and the volunteer land stewardship staff.
EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in natural resource management, ecology, botany, or other closely related field. Five years experience necessary to gain full understanding of natural communities native to northeastern Illinois and methods for restoration and management of damaged ecosystems, knowledge of the standard sources of information in natural area management and ecological restoration, proficiency in the preparation and writing of reports, restoration plans, management schedules, and ecological impact assessments and project contracts. Must possess valid drivers 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 October 15, 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.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER