SITE ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT I

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is looking to hire a Site Assistant Superintendent 1 at Sangchris Lake State Park for The Office of Land Management. This position will provide guidance and training to staff, perform groundskeeping and landscaping duties, plow and shovel snow, patch roads, make minor repairs to plumbing, heating, and air conditioning equipment, and will participate in the preparation of the annual operating budget and annual Plan of Work.  Located minutes southeast of Springfield, Sangchris Lake State Park serves as a perfect home-base for enjoying outdoor activities including fishing, boating, camping, hunting, picnics and family gatherings amid native forests of oak, maple, butternut and persimmon.  We welcome interested applicants who would like to be part of this team to apply today.

Essential Functions

• Under general supervision of the Site Superintendent at Sangchris Lake, supervises and participates in site maintenance activities such as building repairs, vehicle and equipment maintenance, minor construction.
• Serves as working supervisor.
• Assumes full responsibility of operations and planning during the Site Superintendent’s absence.
• Participates and supervises the activities of the subordinate staff engaged in inspecting site and satellites for safety hazards such as flooding, downed trees, malfunctioning maintenance equipment, damaged day use equipment, and facilities.
• Monitors and directs site staff in organizing and running outdoor recreational programs including camping, Natural Resource programs like hunting, camping, fishing, equestrian riding, and wildlife observation.
• Evaluates and reports to Site Superintendent on problems or quality of work vendors, contractors, employees, volunteers, concessionaires, and other interest groups.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned within 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

• 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.
• Two (2) years of experience in problem solving situations encountered in the performance of the duties and responsibilities.
• One (1) year of experience assigning, supervising, and evaluating the work of subordinate employees.

Conditions of Employment

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 driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain pesticide operator’s license within 6 months of employment.
• Ability to withstand exposure to the elements on a year-round basis.
• 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 certification.
• 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 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.