SITE SUPERINTENDENT II, Opt 1

Illinois Comptroller; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking to hire a Site Superintendent II for the Office of Land Management at Sam Parr State Fish and Wildlife Area. This position will serve as full line supervisor and oversee site operations, budgets, safety programs, and staff, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in park and recreation administration or natural resources and at least three years of supervisory experience, with preferred

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in park and recreation administration or natural resources.
• At least three years of supervisory experience.
• Experience in site administration and outdoor recreation programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages the operation of Sam Parr State Park and Crawford County.
• Directs maintenance of site grounds, facilities and equipment.
• Prepares and monitors operating and capital budgets and annual work plans.
• Plans audits and implements programs aligned with natural/cultural resources.
• Represents the agency with media and interested groups.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Outdoor recreation knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in park and recreation administration or natural resources

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Job Requisition ID:58879
Opening Date: 09/25/2026
Closing Date: 10/09/2026
Agency: Department of Natural Resources
Class Title:SITE SUPERINTENDENT II (41212)
Skill Option:Natural Resources - Outdoor Recreation
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $7,339 Monthly; Full Range $7,339 - $10,378 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC056 Site Superintendents and Departments of Veterans' Affairs, Natural Resources, Human Services and Agriculture, and Historic Preservation Agency Managers, IFPE
Merit Comp Code: N/A
Work Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: Not available, fully in office
Headquarter Location: Sam Parr SFWA,13225 E State Highway 33, Newton, Illinois, 62448
Work County: JasperAgency Contact:Vicky Fowler, [e-mail], [phone]

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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Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking to hire a Site Superintendent II for the Office of Land Management at Sam Parr State Fish and Wild Life Area. This position will serve as full line supervisor and adjust first level grievances, effectively recommend and impose discipline up to and including discharge; monitor and implement site security/safety programs to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations; assist with turf maintenance; complete site operations and financial records and reports; exercise budgetary controls to ensure fiscal integrity; and review, analyze, and incorporate proposals of natural and cultural resource specialists and others concerning short/long range plans for site management. For several decades the residents of Jasper County worked for a state park, assisted and encouraged by a former resident and conservationist, Sam Parr. In 1960, 72 acres of land approximately 3 miles northeast of Newton were acquired by the Department of Natural Resources and the Jasper County Conservation Area became a reality. Additional acquisitions have brought the total acreage to 1,180, including a 183-acre lake. After the death of Sam Parr in 1966, the General Assembly changed the name from Jasper County to Sam Parr. The site was formally dedicated on May 12, 1972. We welcome all qualified and interested applicants who would like to be part of this team to apply today.

Essential Functions

• Under direction, manages the operation of Sam Parr State Park and Crawford County.
• Directs and participates in the maintenance of site grounds, facilities, and equipment.
• Prepares, submits, and monitors operating and capital improvement budgets and annual plans of work.
• Plans, coordinates, and implements site audit activities and programs compatible with the natural and cultural resource base.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with the media and interested groups and individuals.
• Explains agency policies, rules and regulations to site visitors and monitors to assure compliance with the same.
• 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 to a bachelor's degree in park and recreation administration or natural resources area administration.
• Requires three years of supervisory experience affording training in various facets of managing an outdoor recreational park or natural public area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience in the principles and practices of site administration, including site interpretation, natural and/ or cultural resource management, structural grounds maintenance, public relations, personnel administration, and outdoor recreation programs.
• Two (2) years of experience in assigning and supervising the work of assistants and staff members.
• Two (2) years of experience in applying appropriate levels of knowledge in problem solving situations encountered in the performance of duties and responsibilities.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires appropriate, valid Driver’s License.
• Requires ability to travel in performance of duties.
• Ability to obtain pesticide operator’s license within 6 months of employment.
• Ability to obtain Burn Boss certification within 18 months of employment.
• Ability to work under adverse environmental conditions on a year-round basis.
• Ability to operate and maintain tools, equipment, and material 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 obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR certifications within 6 months of employment.
• 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 and Division Statement

DNR Agency Statement

Charged with preserving, protecting, and promoting Illinois' natural resources, the 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; flexible/remote work schedules may be available for certain positions.

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.

Revolving Door:
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.

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