Onsite Conservation Director

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About the role

  • Conservation Director managing Illinois Nature Preserves Commission activities, coordinating land acquisitions and overseeing budgets. Position includes supervising staff and collaborating with government agencies.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Job title

Conservation Director

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$10,000 - $12,000 per month

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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