Conservation Worker (Seasonal Hatchery Aid 6 months)

Job Details

The Jake Wolf Memorial Fish Hatchery offers a unique opportunity for fisheries professionals to gain unmatched hands-on experience across one of the most diverse culture programs in the region. Staff work with a wide range of cold, cool, and warm-water species, providing exposure to multiple propagation techniques, life stages, and management strategies rarely found at a single facility. Coupled with this breadth of experience is a well-maintained and continually improving infrastructure, including modern raceways, intensive culture systems, and specialized rearing units designed to support high-quality fish production. This combination of species diversity and strong facility investment makes Jake Wolf an ideal place to develop practical skills, advance professionally, and contribute meaningfully to statewide fisheries management efforts.

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is looking to hire Conservation/Historic Preservation Workers (CW's) to work at Jake Wolf Fish Hatchery. This temporary seasonal postion will not exceed six months. Under immediate supervision, the CW's will perform routine maintenance and janitorial duties of site buildings and maintain hatchery operations. We welcome interested applicants who would like to be part of this team to apply today. 

Essential Functions

• Under immediate supervision, and on a temporary basis for a period not to exceed 6 months, assists full time staff in the propagation of all species being raised at Jake Wolf during tenure
• Under immediate supervision, assist in the maintenance of general equipment, such as mowers, weed whackers, chainswas and other minor equipment
• Assists with upkeep of the site grounds and hatchery
• Assists with the dissemination of information regarding Jake Wolf Fish Hatchery and agency programs rules, regulations, fisheries and aquatic resource management to the general public, interested individuals and organizations
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above 

Requirements

Minimum Qualification

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of eight years of elementary school

Employment Conditions

All applicants must be able to meet the following Conditions of Employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this positon. The State of Illinois complies with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

1. Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
2. Must be at least 17 years of age and possess a valid driver's license
3. Ability to travel in the performance of duties
4. Ability to stand for long periods of time, climb stairs or ladders, stoop, bend, kneel and lift up to 60 lbs.
5. Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
6. Ability to work in a primitive environment or outdoors and withstand exposure to the elements on year-round basis
7. Ability to walk over rough or broken terrain 

Contact Information

Work Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00am - 4:00pm
Headquarter Location: Jake Wolf Memorial Fish Hatchery 25410 Fish Hatchery Rd, Topeka, Illinois, 61567
Work County: Mason

This is a Six month Postion Six months will start at time of hire.

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