Division Manager

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking to hire a Senior Public Service Administrator for The Office of Realty & Capital Planning.  This position will develop and implement statewide policies and procedures governing the execution of assigned programs which include concession and lodge management programs, land, agricultural, and facility leases and agreements; possess authority in the implementation of all leases, agreements, easements, and revenues derived from use and/or sale of land, facilities, and commodities on all the Department’s owned and managed property.  We welcome all qualified and interested candidates to apply.

Essential Functions

• Under general direction of the Division Manager, directs the operation of the Concessions and Leasing unit for the Department of Natural Resources. 
• Administers the Central Management Services Facility Lease program. 
• Serves as full-line supervisor. 
• Integrates programmatic responsibilities on an intra-agency basis. 
• Directs the preparation of the annual operating budget. 
• Directs the development and/or revision of proposed legislation. 
• Serves as liaison relative to the operations of the Division of Realty. 
• Oversees the Department’s property management to resolve administrative problems and improve agency 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 years of college.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to four years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years’ experience preparing, reviewing, negotiating, or administering legal documents and formal contractual agreements.
• Three (3) years of experience administering a facility lease program or similar property management function.
• Three (3) years of experience analyzing administrative programs and adopting an effective course of action.
• Three (3) years of experience exercising judgment and discretion in developing, implementing, and interpreting departmental policies and procedures.
• Three (3) years of experience developing and managing a major agency program.
• Three (3) years of experience estimating and budgeting for future needs and cost of personnel, space, equipment, supplies, and services.
• Thorough knowledge of public and business administration, principles, and practices.
• Thorough knowledge of staff utilization and employee motivation.

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.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. 
• 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. 

Division Statement

Office of Realty and Capital Planning

The Office of Realty & Capital Planning (ORCP) incorporates a wide variety of functions for the Department by providing support services through short and long-range planning, realty and land acquisition, engineering, design and project management, concession and lease management, and regulatory elements including environmental and cultural assessments and consultations related to capital improvements.  The ORCP manages the Capital budget development, coordination with Governor’s Office of Management & Budget (GOMB), and the Capital Development Board (CDB) on capital funding and project execution.  The ORCP also acts as the primary contact with the US Army Corps of Engineers (COE) for all activities occurring between the agencies and coordinates all post-disaster reconstruction management at IDNR sites.  The ORCP functions through three divisions: the Division of Statewide Operations; the Division of Field Operations; and the Division of Real Estate Services & Consultation.