Permitting, Licensing & Titling Manager

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is hiring a Permitting, Licensing & Titling Manager for the Office of Strategic Services. This position will implement long and short term goals, polices and procedures for the Permits, Licensing & Boat, and Snowmobile Titling Registration sections, make recommendations to management, ensure operational goals, programs and services are met and in compliance, partner with IT, vendors and leadership keeping updated on modern initiatives. This position also serves as a supervisor providing guidance and training to staff. We welcome all qualified and interested candidates to apply.

Essential Functions

• Serves as the Permitting, Licensing & Titling Manager for the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) managing, directing and overseeing the Licensing & Permits and Boat & Snowmobile Titling & Registration sections.
• Serves as the Business Application Owner for the enterprise Licensing, Permitting, and Reservation platform.
• Serves as full-line supervisor.
• Reviews and evaluates State and Federal rules and regulations pertaining permits, licensing, titling and registration.
• Directs and oversees budget preparation and expenditures for Permits & Licenses and Titling & Registration sections.
• Represents the OSS Director and Department at various inter and intra agency meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required 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, preferably with courses in business or public administration.
• Requires three years of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience administering regulated large licensing and permitting programs for issuing permits, licenses and/or registrations and working with program vendors.
• Three (3) years of experience in developing, monitoring, and managing diverse long-term strategic plans.
• Extensive knowledge of essential office platforms, service objectives, activities, and maintaining operational programs.
• Extensive knowledge of State and Federal permits, licensing, titling, and registration programs.
• Working knowledge of budgetary preparation.

Conditions of Employment

• 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.
• 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.

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 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 a national scale.  The OSS 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.