SITE SUPERINTENDENT II

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking to hire a Site Superintendent II.  This position will assign and review work, complete financial records and reports, supervise and conduct research on the site for historic materials, site restorations, and program development, implement media information with agency personnel, represent the agency as speaker at civic organizations or public events, coordinate and participate in the maintenance of site grounds, facilities, and equipment, and ensure proper accounting and care of artifacts.  The ideal candidate will utilize their supervisory, organization and communication skills.  Working at the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is not just about having a job; it’s about becoming part of a lasting legacy of conservation, community, and connection. Every role at IDNR, no matter the field, contributes to something larger: protecting the natural spaces that define our state and ensuring they thrive for future generations. We welcome all interested candidates to apply.

Essential Functions

• Serves as a full line supervisor.
• Prepares, submits, and monitors operating and capital improvement budgets and annual plans of work.
• Develops, coordinates, and implements interpretive programs and activities for visitors and invited guests.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with interest groups, individuals, and other government.
• Under direction, manages the operation of Pullman Historic Site, Florence Hotel Historic Site, and Douglas TombMemorial.
• Coordinates the site collection and inventory of artifacts for property control.
• 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 area administration, or in museum administration, history, American studies, or archeology.
• Requires three years of supervisory experience affording training in various facets of managing an outdoor recreational park, or natural public area, or a cultural/historic site or museum.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of extensive knowledge of American, Illinois, and local history.
• Three (3) years of extensive knowledge of research techniques, interpretive methodology, and local historical resources.
• Two (2) years of working knowledge in the operation of IDNR and site administrative policies.
• Two (2) years of experience presenting oral and written interpretive information before employee groups, organizations, and the general public.
• Two (2) years of experience working independently under general supervision, completing assignments on a timely basis.
• Two (2) years of working knowledge evaluating and making recommendations on program effectiveness, policies and procedures.
• Two (2) years of working knowledge in preparing organized programs to inform and entertain visitors.

Conditions of Employment

Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following Conditions of Employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position:

1. Ability to pass a background check.
2. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
3. Valid Illinois Driver's License.
4. Ability to use tools and materials in the maintenance, repair, and care of site resources, artifacts, buildings, and grounds.

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 Statement

DNR Agency Statement

Charged with preserving, protecting, and promoting Illinois' natural resources, the 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 health, vision and dental insurance; a retirement plan and deferred compensation options; state holidays and other time off; as well as pre-tax benefit programs; flexible/remote work schedules may be available for certain positions.

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.