Wildlife Programs Section Manager

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking to hire a Natural Resources Manager III for the Office of Resource Conservation. This position will serve as the lead administrator to implement and coordinate wildlife resource planning, management and research activities within the Division; coordinate with Program Managers and the Field Operations Section to develop and implement wildlife program annual plans of work and to disseminate management recommendations to field staff and the public; coordinate with the ORC Federal Aid and Special Fund Section for the administration of federal aid funds and other special fund grants; and conducts research program development efforts with the IL Natural History Survey, IL and US Environmental Protection Agencies, US Fish & Wildlife Service, U S Army Corps of Engineers, US Forest Service, the Wildlife Society, International Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, IL Departments of Agriculture and Public Health, Natural Resource Conservation Service and non-governmental, local state and national private organization.  We welcome all qualified and interested candidates who would like to be part of this team to apply today. 

Essential Functions

• Subject to the Administrator of the Division of Wildlife Resources, provides specialized and advanced professional counseling on a statewide basis as the Wildlife Programs Section Manager. 
• In consultation with Division Administrator and other Division Program Managers evaluates existing State and Federal policies programs procedures legislation and administrative rules and develops, recommends, and/or implements changes.
• Serves as full-line supervisor. 
• Coordinates operational activities of the Wildlife Resources Division to ensure comprehensive and integrated program development and Implementation.
• Serves as Division's liaison with Federal/State governments and private organizations. 
• Plans, controls, and directs development of annual Program budget and the establishment of priorities. 
• Performs a variety of other diverse and challenging duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of bachelor's degree in wildlife or closely related biological science.
• Requires six years progressively responsible professional experience in wildlife, including two years professional supervisory experience such as would be acquired as a statewide natural resource program manager or regional resource
  manager.

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 performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• All applicants must be able to meet the following Conditions of Employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position. 
• 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 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 Resource Conservation

The Office of Resource Conservation strives to conserve the state's wildlife, fisheries, natural lands and forest resources for future generations while providing sustainable recreational opportunities for all Illinoisans.