Division Manager of Field Operations

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is looking to hire a Division Manager for Field Operations. This position will provide leadership and oversight across all field-based activies by using managerial and inter-personal skills. The position ensures consistency in operational standards, compliance with regulatory requirements, and alignment with strategic goals while working within the agency and with outside agencies. We welcome interested applicants who would like to be part of this team to apply today. 

Essential Functions

• Subject to management approval of the Office Director is responsible for administering operations of the Field Operations Division
• Integrates programmactic 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 with COB, EPA and other state and federal agencies in execution of Division programs
• Serves as a full-line supervisor
• Directs activities related to the develpment and execution of the capital improvement program
• Serves as Certified Registered Professional Engineer
• Serves as liaison with state and non-state individuals and firms
• 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 with a bachelor's degree in engineering
• Requires prior experience equivalent to four years of progressively responsible adminstrative experience in the field of engineering
• Requires possession of an Illinois Professional Engineer License

Preferred Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of public and business administration, pricciples, and practices
• Thorough knowledge of agency programs and service objectives, activities, and operational systems
• Thorough knowledge of staff utilization and employee motivation
• Thorough knowledge of agency policies and procedures
• Two (2) years of experience developing and managing a major agency program
• Two (2) years of experience developing, installing, and evaluating new and revised methods, procedures, and performance standards
• Two (2) years of experience estimating and budgeting for future needs and cost of personnel, space, equipment, supplies, and services
• Two (2) years of experience developing and maintaing cooperative working relationships

Employment Conditions

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 completiong of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history
• Requires a valid driver's license
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate
• 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 (5ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees 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.
• 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.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Division Statement

Divisions of Statewide and Field Operations are responsible to provide in-house evaluation, design and technical assistance for all Department facilities, such as dams, bridges, water and sewer systems, bikeways, canals, roads, boat access areas, lodges, concessions, campgrounds and day use areas. The Office undertakes special studies and investigations to define scopes of work, evaluates and proposes alternative solutions. Additionally, the Office works on Departmental future planning needs, ensures public health and safety codes are met at Department facilities, and provides technical expertise on emergency declarations, as defined by the Illinois Procurement Code. The Office formulates and executes the Department's capital construction program, coordinates projects with the Capital Development Board (CDB), coordinates the Park Road Program with the Department of Transportation (DOT) and provides design review and construction management on these projects; provides design and construction management of the waterfowl development and other Department programs, and manages the Department's heavy equipment construction and dredging programs.