4 Jobs in Benton, IL
State of Illinois is Hiring a LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Near Benton, IL
Position Title: Landscape Architect
Agency : Department of Natural Resources
Closing Date/Time: 06/24/2024
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $7,066 monthly, Full Salary Range: $7,066-$10,326 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
County: Franklin
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC063
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 12-23-38653
Essential Functions
- Prepares annual Regional Capital budget proposals.
- Provides preliminary planning (concept and schematic plans) to guide funded capital projects.
- Coordinates regional reviews on all capital projects and initiates threatened and endangered species and cultural resources reviews and sign-offs.
- Reviews AE plans and specifications to ensure compliance with Departmental objectives.
- Travels to inspect construction, especially grading, site work and landscaping.
2. 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.
- Resolves interagency conflicts and explores opportunities.
- Makes recommendations on easements, rights-of-way encroachments to ensure minimal impact to Department lands.
- Chairs task force to address these issues.
- Coordinates regional reviews for all potential land acquisitions within Region 5 by suppling maps and legal descriptions of each parcel under consideration to acquire.
- Evaluates the suitability of lands for conservation and recreation programs.
- Provides landscape architectural technical and research services.
7. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture supplemented by two years progressively responsible professional experience in landscape architecture work.
2. Requires possession of a valid Illinois certificate as a registered landscape architect.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Two (2) years of through knowledge of methods and procedures used in the analysis of land, water, soil, vegetation, and climate for land use planning purposes.
2. Two (2) years of knowledge of methods, procedures, and techniques utilized in conducting on-site inspections of agency properties.
3.Two (2) years of experience determining environmental impact of landscape projects.
Employment Conditions
All applicants must be able to meet the following Conditions of Employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position.
1. Ability to pass background check.
2. Valid driver’s license.
3. Ability to travel.
Agency & Division 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.
The Office of Realty and Capital Planning, is responsible for a variety of review, grant, acquisition, coordination and support functions through its three divisions: the Division of Ecosystems and Environment; the Division of Realty and Planning; and the Division of Concession and Lease Management.
Work Hours: Mon-Fri/ 8:00am-4:30pm, w/ 1 hr lunch
Work Location: IDNR, 11731 State Highway 37, Benton, Illinois, 62812
Agency Contact:
Vicky Fowler
Email: vicky.fowler@illinois.gov
Phone #:217-785-5387
Posting Group: Environmental & Natural Resources
This position [DOES NOT] contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
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Job Summary
Full Time
Public Administration
$53k-76k (estimate)
06/12/2024
08/11/2024
illinois.gov
SPRINGFIELD, IL
>50,000
2002
J B PRITZKER
$50M - $200M
Public Administration
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About State of Illinois
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is our regions comprehensive planning organization. The agency and its partners developed and are implementing ON TO 2050, a new comprehensive regional plan to help the seven counties and 284 communities of northeastern Illinois implement strategies that address transportation, housing, economic development, open space, the environment, and other quality-of-life issues.
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