EXECUTIVE II

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is looking to hire an Executive 2 for the Office of Reality and Capital Planning Division/Heavy Equipment. This position will serve as the Heavy Equipment Manager and will implement policies and procedures for operations and monitor expenditures to ensure fiscal integrity. The ideal candidate will be able to utilize their supervisory experience, problem solving skills, independent research ability and public speaking skills. The Office of Realty & Capital Planning 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. We welcome interested applicants who would like to be part of this team to apply today.

Essential Functions

• Organizes plans executes controls and evaluates the operations of the Heavy Equipment Section.
• Serves as working supervisor. 
• Submits annual budget proposal for the section to the Division manager.
• Meets with constituency organizations Department Administrators and staff to acquire input on potential projects for the crew.
• Requests purchasing of additional equipment as well as additional funding through the Office of Fiscal Management. 
• Informs Office staff of the locations and types of projects staff is working on.
• 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 completion of four years of college preferably with courses in business or public administration
• Requires two years of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization

Specialized Skills

• Requires knowledge of heavy equipment operations and maintenance
• Requires basic knowledge on the capabilities of a variety of heavy equipment and under what circumstances they can be best utilized
• Requires knowledge of grading and moving large volumes of soil
• Requires knowledge and experience in dredging
• Requires working knowledge of surveying and GPS guidance systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers knowledge of heavy equipment operation and maintenance and the capabilities of a variety of heavy equipment and what circumstances they can be best utilized.
• Prefers knowledge and experience of grading, moving large volumes of soil and dredging.
• Prefers working knowledge of surveying and GPS guidance systems.
• One (1) year of experience with BidBuy and other State Procurement procedures.
• One (1) year of knowledge and understanding the State Fire Marshal's Office - Underground Fuel Storage Tank Division's process and procedures.

Employment Conditions

Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following Conditions of Employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position:

• Ability to pass background check
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate

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 Statements

DNR 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, vision health 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 Reality and 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.