Operations Manager - North

Forest Preserve District of Kane County; Hampshire Township (IL); On-site; USD 88,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time benefits package

Job summary

The Forest Preserve District of Kane County seeks an Operations Manager-North to oversee day-to-day operations, maintenance, safety, and facilities across assigned preserves. This exempt, full-time role reports to the Director of Operations and directs staffing, scheduling, and performance management.

The ideal candidate has an associate’s degree in facility management or related field with 6–8 years of experience, including supervisory work.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in facility management, parks and recreation, or related field.
• 6–8 years of relevant experience, including supervisory experience of at least 3 years.
• Valid Illinois driver's license; ability to work outdoors and in varying weather.
• Certifications within one year: CPR/First Aid/AED, CDL Class A, Pesticide Applicator, prescribed burn.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations, maintenance, safety, and facilities of assigned properties.
• Lead staff through hiring, training, mentoring, scheduling, and performance management.
• Coordinate with Director of Operations and manage incidents and emergency callouts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Education

Associate's degree in facility management or parks & recreation

Job description

Salary Range: $88,347.00 To $115,919.00 Annually

Operations Manager - North

The Forest Preserve District of Kane County is looking for a highly organized, proactive Operations Manager-North. The Operations Manager oversees the day-to-day operations, maintenance, safety, and facilities of assigned Forest Preserve District properties, including trails, campgrounds, amenities, and structures. Working under the direction of the Director of Operations, this position leads staff through hiring, training, mentoring, scheduling, performance management, and daily work assignments.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, communication, organization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, along with knowledge of land, facility, parks, or preserve management. Candidates should have an associate's degree in facility management, parks and recreation, or a related field, along with 6-8 years of relevant experience, including supervisory experience of a minimum of three (3) years; preferred five (5) years or an equivalent combination of education and training. The role requires a valid Illinois driver’s license, the ability to work outdoors and in varying weather conditions, occasional irregular hours and emergency callouts, and the ability to obtain required certifications such as CPR/First Aid/AED, CDL Class A, Pesticide Applicator, and prescribed burn certifications within one year of employment.

• Minimum Age Requirement: 21 years of age

A valid driver’s license and CDL are essential to this role because the Operations Manager must travel between preserves and facilities and oversee operations involving District vehicles and specialized equipment. The position requires the ability to safely operate and oversee equipment such as dump trucks, trailers, tractors, loaders, and other maintenance vehicles while ensuring compliance with safety and legal requirements.

This is a full-time, exempt position with an annual salary range of $88,347-$115,919, with a starting salary of $88,347-$92,820 DOQ, plus eligibility for the District’s full-time benefits package.

The Forest Preserve District of Kane County provides equal employment opportunities and actively supports veterans in the workplace.

FULL TIME, 40 HOURS PER WEEK, MAY PERIODICALLY INCLUDE WEEKENDS, EVENINGS, AND HOLIDAYS