SITE ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT I

Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Job Title: Site Assistant Superintendent 1
Closing Date/Time: 10/09/2024
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $4,952/month; Full Salary Range $4,952 - $6,952/month  
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
Category: Environmental & Natural Resources
County: Saline
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062

 

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

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

 

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

 

Posting Identification Number  12-32-41462 

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is looking to hire a Site Assistant Superintendent 1 for Sahara Woods Recreational Area.  This position will maintain and provide upkeep for OHV trails and OHV facilities, issue, and remit camping permits, assist in daily registration and sign in of OHV park visitors, and provide input on budgetary recommendations. The ideal candidate will be able to utilize their supervisory experience, maintenance experience, attention to detail and communication skills. Sahara Woods is made up of vacated strip mine land and encompasses approximately 4000 acres. Sahara Lake and numerous strip cuts make up approximately 270 acres of fishable water. We welcome interested applicants who would like to be part of this team to apply today.

Essential Functions

• Serves as working supervisor
• Participates in site maintenance activities such as building repairs, vehicle and equipment maintenance, minor construction, minor electrical and plumbing repairs
• Provides office support by preparing and maintaining a variety of records and reports
• Advises site visitors of site rules and regulations
• Assists the Site Superintendent in the preparation of annual and seasonal plans of work
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably with the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree with courses in public administration, park and recreation administration, natural resource administration or a related field.
• Requires one year of related functional supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

1. One (1) year of working knowledge of the principles and practices of site administration, including site interpretation, natural and/or cultural resource conservation, structural and grounds maintenance, public relations, personnel administration, and fiscal management
2. Two (2) years of experience in problem solving situations encountered in the performance of the duties and responsibilities.
3. One (1) year of experience assigning, supervising, and evaluating the work of subordinate employees

Conditions of Employment

Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position.

1. Requires ability to pass a background check.

2. Valid driver's license.

3. Ability to obtain pesticide and or herbicide operator's license within 6 months employment.

4. Ability to withstand exposure to the elements on a year-round basis.

5. Ability to lift, carry, and transport loads exceeding sixty pounds.

6. Ability to walk over rough and broken terrain.

7. Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR certification.

8. Physical ability to operate and maintain tools, equipment, and materials utilized in the maintenance, repair, and care of site resources, buildings, and grounds.

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 Statements

DNR Agency Statement

Charged with preserving, protecting, and promoting Illinois’ natural resources, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) employees oversee water, wildlife, wetlands