SITE SUPERINTENDENT III

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is looking to hire a Site Superintenden III at Sangamois State Fish and Wildlife Area for the Office of Land Management. This position manages the operations at Sanganois State Fish and Wildlife Area and Anderson Lake which includes supervising a large staff, maintenance of the sites grounds, facilities, and equipment, and coordinates waterfowl hunting program. The Sanganois SFWA is a popular destination for hunting and birdwatching. It covers approximately 10,360 acres and is situated near the merge of the Sangamon and Illinois River. We welcome interested applicants who would like to be part of this team to apply today. 

Essential Functions

• Under direction, manages the operation of the Sanganois SFWA and Anderson Lake, supervising a large staff engaged in site operations, maintenance, and interpretive activities
• Directs and participates in the preparation and maintenance of site operational and financial records and reports
• Directs and participates in the maintenance and improvements of site grounds, facilities, and equipment
• Plans, coordinates, and implements farming activities and other programs compatible with the waterfowl hunting program
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with media, interested groups, and individuals
• Understands and explains agency policies, rules, and regulations to site visitors
• Reports and/or responds to emergency situations such as fires, flooding, accidents, road closures, severe storms, and police/fire department assistance
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skills, and mental development equivalent to a bachelor's degree in park and recreation administration, or natural resource administration, or in museum administration, history, American studies, or archeology
• Requires four years of supervisory experience in managing an outdoor recreational park, natural public area, or a cultural/historic site or museum

Preferred Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of site administration, including site interpretation, natural and/or cultural resource management, structural grounds maintenance, public relations, personnel administration, and outdoor
  recreation programs. 
• Working knowledge in waterfowl and/or wetland management. 
• Two (2) years of experience in assigning and supervising the work of assistants and staff members. 
• Two (2) years of professional experience in budget forecasting, analysis, and/or monitoring. 
• Three (3) years of extensive knowledge of farm operations including equipment maintenance and operation, seeding, chemical and fertilizer application. 
• Burn Boss Certification (Wildland firefighter 130/190). 
• One (1) year of welding experience.

Employment Conditions

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

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history
• Requires appropriate, valid Class A Commercial driver's license with airbrakes designation
• Ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate
• Ability to obtain pesticide applicator's license within 6 months of employment
• Ability to obtain Burn Boss certification within 1 year of employment
• Ability to work under adverse environmental conditions on a year-round basis
• Ability to operate and maintain tools, equipment, and material utilization in the maintenance, repair, and care of site resources, buildings, and grounds
• Ability to lift, carry and transport loads exceeding sixty pounds
• Ability to walk over rough and broken terrain
• Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR certifications within 6 months of employment
• Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Agency and Division Statements

Agency Statement -
Charged with preserving, protecting and promoting Illinois’ natural and cultural resources, Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) employees oversee water, wildlife, wetlands and oil wells, parks, historic sites – and everything in between. Employment opportunities vary greatly, often providing employees the chance to work indoors and out in a dynamic yet relaxed environment. Working for the State of Illinois, IDNR employees receive excellent benefits, including, vision health and dental insurance; a retirement plan and deferred compensation options; state holidays and other time off; as well as pre-tax benefit programs.

Office of Land Management -
The Office of Land Management (OLM) oversees nearly 400 individual parcels of land and institutes a wide variety of programs and activities advocating outdoor recreation through sustainable use, conservation, and preservation. The Historic Sites Division of the Office of Land Management oversees 57 Historic Sites, Monuments, and Memorials. OLM facilitates activities from small group interpretive programming at Historical Sites, to hiking, hunting, fishing, boating, and camping.