SITE ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT I

Illinois Comptroller; East St. Louis, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Department of Natural Resources seeks a Site Assistant Superintendent I for Frank Holten State Park, East St. Louis, IL. The role supervises site facilities maintenance, coordinates groundskeeping, and manages equipment and records.

You will monitor fuel, vehicles, and reporting, ensuring safety and compliance. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in parks and recreation or related field and at least one year in a supervisory role.

Qualifications

• Requires education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree with courses in parks and recreation, natural resource administration or public administration.
• Requires one year's related functional supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Serves as working supervisor.
• Directs and participates in site maintenance activities such as building repairs, vehicle and equipment maintenance, minor construction, minor electrical and plumbing repairs.
• Assists in the preparation of the annual operating budget and annual Plan of Work and Annual Report.
• Advises site visitors of site rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Skills

Site administration

Public relations

Fiscal management

Grounds maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree in parks and recreation, natural resource administration or public administration

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Job Requisition ID:58437
Opening Date: 09/01/2026
Closing Date: 09/16/2026
Agency: Department of Natural Resources
Class Title:SITE ASSISTANT SUPT I - 41071
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5,328 monthly; Full Range $5,328 - $7,480 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code: N/A
Work Hours: Tues-Sat 7:00am - 3:00 pm
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: Not available, fully in office
Headquarter Location:East St. Louis - 4500 Pocket Rd - Frank Holten State Recreation Area
Work County:St. Clair
Agency Contact: Vicky Fowler, [e-mail], 217-785-5387

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

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No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible 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 top-tier 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 looking to hire a Site Assistant Superintendent 1 for the Office of Land Management at Frank Holten State Park. This position will supervise and participate in the maintenance of all site facilities and buildings; coordinate and participate in groundskeeping and landscaping duties such as mowing, and trimming; service and repair equipment and maintain all service equipment records for the site; monitor site fuel, vehicles, and complete monthly tracking and reporting of both. Frank Holten State Park is 1,080-acre park located in St. Clair county and offers a 18-hole golf course, two lakes, open space, and within view of the St. Louis Gateway Arch. It was named for the late Frank Holten, who served the region in the Illinois General Assembly for 48 years. We welcome interested applicants who would like to be part of this team to apply today.

Essential Functions

• Serves as working supervisor
• Directs and participates in site maintenance activities such as building repairs, vehicle and equipment maintnance, minor construction, minor electrical and plumbing repairs
• Assists in the preparation of the annual operating budget and annual Plan of Work and Annual Report
• Advises site visitors of site rules and regulations
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably with the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree with courses in parks and recreation, natural resource administration or public administration
• Requires one year's related functional supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of site administration, including site interpretation, natural and/or cultural resource conservation, structural and grounds maintenance, public relations, personnel administration, and fiscal management
• Two (2) years of experience in problem solving situations encountered in the performance of the duties and responsibilities
• One (1) year of experience assigning, supervising, and evaluation of work of subordinate employees

Employment Conditions

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history
• Requires appropriate, valid Driver's license
• Ability to obtain pesticide operator's license within 6 months of employment
• Ability to withstand exposure to the elements on a year-round basis
• Physical ability to operate and maintain tools, equipment, and materials utilized in the maintenance, repair, and care of site resources, buildings, and grounds
• Ability to lift, carry, and transport loads exceeding sixty pounds
• Ability to walk over rough and broken terrain
• Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR certification

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 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 57 Historic Sites, Monuments, and Memorials. OLM facilitates activities from small group interpretive programming at Historical Sites, to hiking, hunting, fishing, boating, and camping.

This position [DOES NOT] contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).