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Lake County (IL) Forest Preserve seeks planner

Application Deadline: August 17, 2007

Full-time Position

Salary Range: $41,555 - $51,633 - $61,709

Location: Grayslake, IL

The Preserve Planner I utilizes professional landscape architectural and engineering knowledge in order to plan, design and implement recreation and natural resource capital improvement projects for the District. Conducts detailed on-site assessments, performs technical research studies, and compiles and analyzes data for the preparation of feasibility studies and master land management plans for District properties. Serves as job manager on small-scale projects and assists on large-scale projects. Manages and assists in the preparation of site plans, analysis, conceptual design, graphics, specifications and cost estimates, and directing and monitoring outside consultants. Prepares working drawings and bid specifications, inspects construction work in progress to ensure contract and specification compliance, determines necessary changes and prepares and submits change orders and payout requests.

EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture or other closely related field. Knowledge of trees, shrubs and herbaceous ground cover and plant communities native to northeastern Illinois, knowledge of the standard sources of landscape architecture and site engineering information, including site surveys and analysis, conceptual designs and detailed graphic and written plans. One year of experience is preferred. CAD experience required. Candidates will submit copies of their work.

HOW TO APPLY AND APPLICATION DEADLINES:

Interest in Forest Preserve employment can be indicated only by submitting a resume or 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 received by. August 17, 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 26,000-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

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