SITE ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT I

State of Illinois • Pinckneyville, IL

32d • Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is looking to hire a Site Assistant Superintendent 1 at Pyramid State Park for The Office of Land Management. This position will participate in site maintenance activities, vehicle inspections, supervise, train and direct staff in organizing and running outdoor recreational programs, groundskeeping and landscaping duties, oversee and participate in all campground operations and in the preparation and tracking of the annual operating budget and annual Plan of Work. Pyramid State Recreation Area consists of forested hills, lakes and ponds. It has more than 500 acres of water that form lakes varying in size from 0.1 acres to 276 acres which offer outstanding opportunities for boating, fishing, camping, hunting and hiking trails. We welcome interested applicants who would like to be part of this team to apply today.

Requirements

• Requires education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree with courses in parks and recreation, natural resource administration or public administration and one year's related functional supervisory experience.
• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires appropriate, valid Driver's license.
• Ability to obtain pesticide/herbicide applicator's license within 6 months employment.
• Ability to withstand exposure to the elements on a year-round basis.
• Ability to lift, carry, and transport loads exceeding sixty pounds.
• Ability to walk over rough and broken terrain.
• Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR certification.
• Physical ability to operate and maintain tools, equipment, and materials utilized in the maintenance, repair and care of site resources, buildings, and grounds.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Two (2) years of experience in problem solving situations encountered in the performance of the duties and responsibilities.
• One (1) year of experience assigning, supervising, and evaluating the work of subordinate employees.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, supervises and engages in site maintenance activities such as building repairs, vehicle and equipment maintenance and operation at Pyramid State Park.
• Monitors and directs site staff in organizing and running outdoor recreational programs such as hunting, camping, fishing, and wildlife observation.
• Serves as acting Site Superintendent in the absence of the Site Superintendent.
• Serves as working supervisor.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties duties enumerated above.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees