SITE SUPERINTENDENT II, Opt. 2
SITE SUPERINTENDENT II, Opt. 2
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$ 6822 - 9646
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Job Description
Job Requisition ID:43491
Closing Date: 05/22/2025
Agency:Department of Natural Resources
Class Title:SITE SUPERINTENDENT II 41212
Skill Option:Historic Museum Administration
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6822 Monthly; Full Range $6822 $9646 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC056
Merit Comp Code:
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 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.
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 youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible 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 toptier 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 to manage the operation of Pullman Historic Site Florence Hotel Historic Site and Douglas Tomb Memorial. This position will assign and review work complete financial records and reports supervise and conduct research on the site for historic materials site restorations and program development implement media information with agency personnel represent the agency as speaker at civic organizations or public events coordinate and participate in the maintenance of site grounds facilities and equipment and ensure proper accounting and care of artifacts. The ideal candidate will utilize their supervisory organization and communication skills. Working at the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is not just about having a job; its about becoming part of a lasting legacy of conservation community and connection. Every role at IDNR no matter the field contributes to something larger: protecting the natural spaces that define our state and ensuring they thrive for future generations. We welcome all interested candidates to apply.
Essential Functions
- Serves as a full line supervisor.
- Prepares submits and monitors operating and capital improvement budgets and annual plans of work.
- Develops coordinates and implements interpretive programs and activities for visitors and invited guest.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with interest groups individuals and other government representatives.
- Under direction manages the operation of Pullman Historic Site Florence Hotel Historic Site and Douglas Tomb Memorial.
- Coordinates the site collection and inventory of artifacts for property control.
- 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 bachelors degree in park and recreation administration or natural resource area administration or in 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
- Three (3) years of extensive knowledge of American Illinois and local history.
- Three (3) years of extensive knowledge of research techniques interpretive methodology and local historical resources.
- Two (2) years of working knowledge in the operation of IDNR and site administrative policies.
- Two (2) years of experience presenting oral and written interpretive information before employee groups organizations and the general public.
- Two (2) years of experience working independently under general supervision completing assignments on a timely basis.
- Two (2) years of working knowledge evaluating and making recommendations on program effectiveness policies and procedures.
- Two (2) years of working knowledge in preparing organized programs to inform and entertain visitors.
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 selfdisclosure of criminal history.
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties with overnight stays as appropriate.
- Requires appropriate valid Illinois drivers license.
- Ability to use tools and materials in the maintenance repair and care of site resources artifacts 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 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 deferred compensation options; state holidays and other time off; as well as pretax 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 56 Historic Sites Monuments and Memorials. OLM facilities activities from small group interpretive programming at Historical Sites to hiking hunting fishing boating and camping.
Work Hours: Wednesday Sunday 8:30am 4:30pm 30 min Lunch
Work Location: Pullman State Historic Site 11027 S Cottage Grove Ave Chicago IL 60628
Agency Contact: Vicky Fowler
Email:
Phone #:
Posting Group: Leadership & Management
This position DOES NOT contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).
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Employment Type
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