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Conservation Director

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Location Type: Office

Location: Springfield • Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $10,000 - $12,000 per month

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Manages the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission, (INPC)
  • Serves as full supervisor
  • Coordinates and reviews through subordinate staff the process of landowner requests, research permits, land and water registrations, lease agreements and property easements.
  • Consults with the state, federal, and international agencies on regional, national, and international wildlife management issues, policy, and regulations.
  • Develops and oversees budget plan to meet Commission and staff needs.
  • Works with other IDNR Offices and Divisions to set priorities for land acquisition, natural areas stewardship and defense of protected sites using Natural Areas Acquisition Funds.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonable with the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Requirements

  • Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with course work in natural resource management, parks and recreation, or natural sciences.
  • Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in environmental protection, natural resources preservation, and/or environmental management.
  • Bachelor's of Science in Environmental Studies, Natural Sciences or related degree including but not limited to: Zoology, Biology, Botany, Plant Taxonomy, Forestry, Aquatic Ecology, etc
  • Three (3) years of professional experience supervising a staff of five (5) or more employees.
  • Three (3) years of experience in natural resources management.
  • Three (3) years of experience in developing employee work plans or organizational strategic planning.
  • Three (3) year of managing a budget or funds in a public or private entity.
  • Three (3) years of experience in development or review of site management plans.
  • Three (3) years of experience in public speaking and delivering presentations to diverse audiences.
  • Three (3) years of experience in the application of state and local laws that provide legal protection for high quality natural areas.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Deferred compensation options
  • Paid time off
  • State holidays
  • Other time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
natural resource managementenvironmental protectionbudget managementsite management plansland acquisitionresearch permitslease agreementsproperty easementswildlife managementenvironmental management
Soft Skills
supervisionstrategic planningpublic speakingpresentation skillscoordinationconsultationorganizational skillsleadershipcommunicationteam management
Certifications
Bachelor's of Science in Environmental StudiesBachelor's of Science in Natural Sciences