Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 51232 
Closing Date: 11/14/2025
​Agency:  Department of Natural Resources
Class Title:  SITE SUPERINTENDENT II - 41212 
Skill Option:  Natural Resources - Outdoor Recreation 
Bilingual Option:  None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $7,091 Monthly; Full Range $7,091 - $10,027 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:  Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:  RC056 Site Superintendents and Departments of Veterans' Affairs, Natural Resources, Human Services and Agriculture, and Historic Preservation Agency Managers, IFPE
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.

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: 12-32-51232

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking to hire a Site Superintendent II for The Office of Land Management at The William Powers State Recreation Area. This position will adjust first level grievances; prepare, submit, and monitor operating capital improvement budgets and annual plans or work; exercise budgetary control to ensure fiscal integrity and reallocate funds and personnel; supervise the use of and apply pesticides and herbicides; promote Department programs, activities, and philosophies; serve as the Department's representative for various meetings. William W. Powers State Recreation Area, located on Wolf Lake on Chicago'​s far southeast side at the Illinois-Indiana state line, offers opportunities to get outdoors and enjoy nature in the city. We welcome interested applicants who would like to be part of this team to apply today.

Essential Functions

• Under direction, manages the operation of William W. Powers FWA and its satellite, Burnham Greenway State Trail, serves as a full-line supervisor. 
• Supervises and participates in the preparation and maintenance of site operations and financial reports and records. 
• Directs and participates in the maintenance of site grounds, facilities, and equipment.
• Plans, coordinates, and implements site activities and programs compatible with the Natural Resource base.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with the media and interested groups or individuals. 
• Explains agency policies, rules, and regulations to site visitors to assure compliance. 
• 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 a bachelor’s degree in park and recreation administration, or natural resources area administration, or in a museum administration, history, American studies, or archeology.
• Requires three years of supervisory experience affording training in various facets of managing an outdoor recreational park, or natural public area, or a cultural historic site or museum.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of principles and practices of site administration, including site interpretation, natural and/or cultural resources conservation, structural grounds maintenance, public relations, and personnel administration.
• Two (2) years of experience assigning and supervising the work of assistants and staff members.
• Two (2) years of experience applying appropriate levels of knowledge in problem solving situations encountered in the performance of job duties and responsibilities.
• Two (2) years of experience expressing ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. 

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 disabilities:

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history. 
• Requires appropriate valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain pesticide applicators license within 6 months of employment.
• Ability to withstand exposure to the elements on a year-round basis.
• Physical ability to operate and maintain tools, equipment, and materials 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 to obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR Certification.
• 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.
• 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. 

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 Land Management

The Office of Land Management (OLM) oversees nearly 400 individual parcels of land and institutes a wide variety of programs and activities advocating outdoor recreation through sustainable use, conservation, and preservation. The Historic Sites Division of the Office of Land Management oversees 57 Historic Sites, Monuments, and Memorials. OLM facilitates activities from small group interpretive programming at Historical Sites, to hiking, hunting, fishing, boating, and camping.

  Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 1/2 hr. lunch
Work Location: William Powers State Recreation Site, 12949 S Avenue O Chicago, IL 60633-1279

Agency Contact:  Vicky Fowler

Email: Vicky.fowler@illinois.gov

Phone #: (217) 785-5387

Posting Group: Leadership & Management

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

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Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

Revolving Door:
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.

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.

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