SITE SUPERINTENDENT II, Opt 1

State of Illinois•Newton, MA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking to hire a Site Superintendent II for the Office of Land Management at Sam Parr State Fish and Wild Life Area. This position will serve as full line supervisor and adjust first level grievances, effectively recommend and impose discipline up to and including discharge; monitor and implement site security/safety programs to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations; assist with turf maintenance; complete site operations and financial records and reports; exercise budgetary controls to ensure fiscal integrity; and review, analyze, and incorporate proposals of natural and cultural resource specialists and others concerning short/long range plans for site management. For several decades the residents of Jasper County worked for a state park, assisted and encouraged by a former resident and conservationist, Sam Parr. In 1960, 72 acres of land approximately 3 miles northeast of Newton were acquired by the Department of Natural Resources and the Jasper County Conservation Area became a reality. Additional acquisitions have brought the total acreage to 1,180, including a 183-acre lake. After the death of Sam Parr in 1966, the General Assembly changed the name from Jasper County to Sam Parr. The site was formally dedicated on May 12, 1972. We welcome all qualified and interested applicants who would like to be part of this team to apply today.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development to a bachelor's degree in park and recreation administration or natural resources area administration.
Requires three years of supervisory experience affording training in various facets of managing an outdoor recreational park or natural public area.
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.
Ability to obtain pesticide operator’s license within 6 months of employment.
Ability to obtain Burn Boss certification within 18 months of employment.
Ability to work under adverse environmental conditions on a year-round basis.
Ability to operate and maintain tools, equipment, and material utilized in the maintenance, repair, and care of site resources, buildings, and grounds.
Ability to lift, carry and transport loads exceeding sixty pounds.
Ability to walk over rough and broken terrain.
Ability obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR certifications within 6 months of employment.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years of experience in the principles and practices of site administration, including site interpretation, natural and/ or cultural resource management, structural grounds maintenance, public relations, personnel administration, and outdoor recreation programs.
Two (2) years of experience in assigning and supervising the work of assistants and staff members.
Two (2) years of experience in applying appropriate levels of knowledge in problem solving situations encountered in the performance of duties and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Under direction, manages the operation of Sam Parr State Park and Crawford County.
Directs and participates in the maintenance of site grounds, facilities, and equipment.
Prepares, submits, and monitors operating and capital improvement budgets and annual plans of work.
Plans, coordinates, and implements site audit activities and programs compatible with the natural and cultural resource base.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with the media and interested groups and individuals.
Explains agency policies, rules and regulations to site visitors and monitors to assure compliance with the same.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.