Event & Shooting Sports Coordinator

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is looking to hire a Public Information Officer IV / Event & Shooting Sports Coordinator for the Office of Strategic Services. This position will: develop outdoor recreational programs related to deer hunting, goose and pheasant hunting, fishing and sport clay shooting; travel to statewide events and coordinate the logistics of shooting clinics at statewide locations; serves as State Coordinator for the National Archery Schools Program and operates the Archery tent at the Illinois State Fair and DuQuoin State Fair; acquire and coordinate vendors, media and volunteer staff for special events; track and purchase inventory and become familiar with the purchasing and procurement process. We welcome interested applicants who would like to be part of this team to apply today.

Essential Functions

• Under administrative direction, organizes, plans, executes, controls, and evaluates statewide departmental programs and special events.
• Secures and coordinates vendors and volunteer staff for events.
• Research, track and purchase inventory assets for events.
• Conduct studies to ensure quality of special events.
• Acts as a lead worker/coordinator for seasonal staff, volunteers and/or vendors.
• Assists with other department programs as needed.
• 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 the completion of four years of college with courses in journalism, English or public speaking.
• Requires two years of supervisory experience or three years of professional experience in a public education and information program in a public or private agency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience coordinating events and working closely with vendors.
• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience instructing classes, public speaking and training.
• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience developing and managing a small agency or company functional program.
• Prefers one (1) year of experience handling firearms and ammunition.

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.
• Requires overtime after hours and on weekends.
• Requires ability to obtain and maintain a valid FOID card.
• 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.
• 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.

Agency and Division Statement

DNR Agency Statement

Charged with preserving, protecting and promoting Illinois’ natural and cultural resources, 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, vision health 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 Strategic Services

The Office of Strategic Services (OSS) facilitates IDNR's significant economic impact through the sale of licenses and permits for hunting, fishing, boating, and snowmobiling activities generating millions of dollars in revenue annually for conservation efforts across Illinois, while advocating good conservation and preservation efforts through responsible recreation practices. OSS also has dedicated staff to host special sporting and educational events across the state to boost tourism and educational efforts that have not only an impact at a local level but on but on a nation scale. The Office of Strategic Services provides oversight and support for a variety of special events held year round. Some are fun and entertaining, while others are educational: state fairs, sport shows, living history reenactments, fishing fairs - the list goes on and on. There is a special event for nearly every age and interest, including great family activities. OSS provides fleet management and administrative services for IDNR properties in districts spread throughout the state of Illinois.