Landscape Architect

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking to hire a Landscape Architect for the Office of Realty and Capital Planning. This position will provide preliminary planning concept and schematic plans to guide funded capital projects; coordinate regional reviews on all capital projects and initiate threatened and endangered species and cultural resource reviews and sign-offs; coordinate regional reviews for all potential land acquisitions within Region 5 by suppling maps and legal descriptions of each parcel under consideration to acquire. We welcome all qualified and interested candidates to apply.

• Under general direction serves as Chief Landscape Architect for Region 5.
• Provides design and planning services for site developments e.g. roads parking signs utilities in order to ensure the quality of facilities and protection of resources.
• Analyzes resource management and outdoor recreation issues and develops recommendations for their resolution.
• Carries out feasibility studies land use plans and special projects to guide acquisition development and management of Department area and for other initiatives.
• Develops Department recommendations on land acquisition proposals and land offerings.
• Participates as a member of multi -disciplinary task forces in the preparation of comprehensive plans and special studies.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

• Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to a Bachelors degree in Landscape Architecture supplemented by two years of progressively responsible professional experience in landscape architecture work.
• Requires possession of a valid Illinois certificate as a registered landscape architect.

• Thorough knowledge of methods and procedures used in the analysis of land water soil vegetation and climate for land use planning purposes.
• Thorough knowledge of methods procedures and techniques utilized in conducting on-site inspections of agency properties.
• Two (2) years of experience determining environmental impact of landscape projects.

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Valid drivers license.
• Ability to travel to headquarters in Springfield and cover Region 5 counties as needed which includes Fayette Effingham Jasper Crawford Marion Clay Richland Lawrence Wayne Edwards Wabash Jefferson Perry Franklin Hamilton White Jackson Williamson Saline Gallatin Union Johnson Pope Hardin Alexander Pulaski and Massac.
• 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 Statement

Charged with preserving protecting and promoting Illinois natural and cultural resources 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.

Office of Realty & Capital Planning

The Office of Realty & Capital Planning (ORCP) provides Agency-wide support services related to capital improvement projects of a variety of scales along with support services related to land acquisitions concession and farm leases and natural and cultural resource protection.