STOREKEEPER I

Position Overview

The IL Department of Natural Resources is seeking to hire a Storekeeper I for The Office of Stategic Services.  This position will prepare equipment for surplus and coordinate surplus of equipment for disposal or transfer to CMS surplus, will use the vehicle motor pool computer database to schedule, dispatch and receive vehicles, will meet with customers at scheduled times to issue keys, will explain motor pool procedures, rules, and guidelines for operating the vehicle and filling out mileage logs, and will communicate with agency staff through email, phone, and in person regarding the motor pool operations.  Strategic Services facilitates IDNR's most significant economic impact through license and permit sales generating $40 million for the State, special events attracting hundreds of thousands of tourism visits and management of educational programs. $2.1 billion is annually spent in Illinois on hunting and fishing, enough to support 22,000 jobs and a $700 million annual payroll. In addition, the office distributes approximately 1 million publications each year.  We welcome all interested applicants to apply. 

Essential Functions

• Maintains inventory and stocks all office and shop supplies. 
• Schedules, assigns and checks vehicles in and out for the Agency.
• Operates a desktop computer and utilizes computer programs to maintain inventories.
• Greets visitors and agency staff to the motor pool and determines needs.
• Serves as back up Mail Route / Room Attendant 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 completion of four years high school.
• Requires one-year experience in the keeping of stores and stores records.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of working knowledge of storeroom methods, procedures, and inventory record keeping.
• Two (2) years of working experience performing physical labor.
• One (1) year of experience performing duties relating to vehicles and cleaning of vehicles.
• One (1) year of working experience operating manual and automated office equipment.

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:

1. Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.

2. Valid driver’s license

3. Requires ability to travel locally throughout the work day in the performance of duties.

4. Ability to lift and move up to 70 pounds.

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

Agency & 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