AGRICULTURE LAND AND WATER RESOURCE SPECIALIST I - NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - CHAMPAIGN CO.
Springfield, IL, US, 62702
Job Requisition ID: 46570
Closing Date: 04/29/2025
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Class Title: AG LAND/WATER RESOURCE SPEC I - 00831
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: $4766 - $6632 anticipated starting salary monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Champaign; Douglas; Edgar; Ford; McLean; Piatt; Vermilion
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062
Merit Comp Code:
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Essential Functions
- Collaborates with and assists in the Department of Agriculture administration of the soil and water conservation districts (SWCDs) programs.
- Organizes, plans, executes, and completes assignments of limited scope, involving soil and water conservation district programs/projects.
- Travels to establish and maintain active and continuing public relations with representatives of state agencies, federal agencies, municipalities, county governments, schools and industries to gain their cooperation in planning long-range natural resource programs.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with course work in agriculture, natural resource management, conservation, agricultural economics, land use planning, geography, public/business administration and rural sociology.
- Work-related experience such as local SWCD technician or natural Resource Conservation Service Technician may be substitutable for college coursework on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers elementary knowledge of the organizational structure and functions of SWCDs.
- Prefers elementary knowledge of the Soil and Water Conservation Districts Act.
- Prefers elementary knowledge of Natural Resource Conservation Service’s conservation practice standards.
- Prefers elementary knowledge of soil testing, soil typing, fertilization and adaptable crop and pasture plants.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires ability to pass a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
- Require the ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate, valid driver's license.
- This position is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. This job may require a good deal of walking or standing or involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls.
- Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.
- Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
- Requires residency in one of the following counties: Champaign, Douglas, Edgar, Ford, McLean, Piatt or Vermilion.
Work Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday
Work Location: 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Agency Contact: Bureau of Human Resources
Email: AGR.HumanResources@illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-785-5099
Posting Group: Environmental & Natural Resources
This position serves in a regional capacity. Persons serving in this role are required to assume residency in the county identified under the Conditions of Employment section which includes Champaign, Douglas, Edgar, Ford, McLean, Piatt or Vermilion county and will be required to work from their home location as a base of daily operational headquarters to service their designated worksites.
The Illinois Department of Agriculture administers an annual budget of approximately $200 million and employs more than 400 people statewide, with several hundred more seasonal employees hired during the summer to support the Illinois State Fair and Du Quoin State Fair. Separate bureaus administer programs and services directed at conserving the State's land and water resources; protecting the health and welfare of livestock and companion animals; overseeing state and county fairs; regulating seed, feed, and fertilizer products; ensuring the financial stability of grain dealers and warehouses; promoting Illinois food and agricultural products; and operating the State's horse racing programs.
AGR values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents.
AGR offers a robust benefit package including;
- Monday-Friday work schedule
- Flexible work schedules in many program areas
- Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
- 12 Weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
- Pension Plan
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs
- Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually
- Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service
- Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date
- Thirteen - Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually
If this opportunity appeals to you, please apply today!
This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
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Nearest Major Market: Springfield