EXECUTIVE I

Job Requisition ID: 47362 
Closing Date: 06/09/2025
​Agency: Department of Natural Resources
Class Title: EXECUTIVE I - 13851 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/25) $5,928/month; Full Range: $5,928-$8,493/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062
Merit Comp Code: N/A

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

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Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number  12-07-47362 

 

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Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking to hire an Executive I for The Office of Strategic Services.  This position will instruct and certify archery coaches/teachers in the schools, become a Certified Instructor and teach classes, assist with the coordination of vendors and setup in the Conservation World at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield and the Illinois State Fair in Du Quoin, travel to attend weekday and weekend events, meetings, and fund-raising events, will work with purchasing / procurement liaisons to ensure purchasing requirements are met. We welcome interested applicants who would like to be part of this team to apply today.

Essential Functions

• Assists, organizes, plans, executes, controls, and evaluates the statewide Wing shooting Program.
• Assists with the Department’s Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP).
• Assist with the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP).
• Implements guidelines, procedures and processes, and expertise to department programs including but not limited to: Special Events, Disabled Outdoor Opportunities, Special youth hunts, State tournaments, the Illinois State Fair, Fort Massac Encampment, Special Hunts, etc.
• Performs administrative support for the unit.
• 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, preferably with courses in business or public administration.
• Requires one-year of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization or completion of an agency approved professional management training program.

Preferred Qualifications

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

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 disa