SITE ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT I

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is looking to hire a Site Assistant Superintendent 1 for the Union County State Fish & Wildlife Area. This position will provide guidance and training to assigned staff, direct and participate in the trapping and banding of waterfowl, assist with farming program planning while utilizing their supervisory, maintenance and problem-solving skills. Union County State Fish & Wildlife Area was acquired by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources in the late 1940s. Union County State Fish & Wildlife Area is a haven for many diverse forms of wildlife. The most prominent throughout five months of the year are the phenomenal flocks of wintering Canada geese and other waterfowl. White-tailed deer, bald and golden eagles, and many other interesting types of wildlife that are commonly observed by visitors to the area. We welcome interested applicants who would like to be part of this team to apply today.

Essential Functions

• Serves as working supervisor
• Monitors and participates in the maintenance of the site grounds, building, vehicles, and equipment
• Directs and participates in the trapping and banding of waterfowl
• Prepares commodities reports on chemicals and seeds
• Participates and supervises the activities of subordinate staff engaged in inspecting site and satellite areas for safety hazards such as flooding, downed trees, malfunctioning maintenance equipment, damaged day use equipment and facilities
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably with the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree with courses in parks and recreation, natural resource administration or public administration and one year's related functional supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

1. One (1) year of working knowledge of the principles and practices of site administration, including site interpretation, natural and/or cultural resource conservation, structural and grounds maintenance, public relations, personnel administration, and fiscal management
2. Two (2) years of experience in problem solving situations encountered in the performance of the duties and responsibilities.
3. One (1) year of experience assigning, supervising, and evaluating the work of subordinate employees.

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. Requires ability to pass a background check.

2. Valid driver's license.

3. Ability to obtain pesticide and or herbicide operator's license within 6 months employment.

4. Ability to withstand exposure to the elements on a year-round basis.

5. Ability to lift, carry, and transport loads exceeding sixty pounds.

6. Ability to walk over rough and broken terrain.

7. Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR certification.

8. Physical ability to operate and maintain tools, equipment, and materials utilized in the maintenance, repair, and care of site resources, 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 Statements

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.

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.