Site Superintendent II – Outdoor Park Leader

State of Illinois; Newton (IL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking a Site Superintendent II for Sam Parr State Park. You will supervise park operations, oversee grounds and facilities, and manage budgets and audit activities to ensure safe, compliant operations.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in park and recreation administration or natural resources, plus supervisory experience. In-office schedule; union position with comprehensive benefits is provided.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in park and recreation administration or natural resources administration.
• Three years supervisory experience in managing an outdoor recreational park or natural public area.
• Preferred: experience in site administration, public relations, personnel administration, and outdoor recreation programs.

Responsibilities

• Manages 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 and implements site audits and safety programs; ensures compliance with laws and regulations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Public relations

Personnel administration

Outdoor recreation programs

Education

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

Job description

Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking a Site Superintendent II for Sam Parr State Park. You will supervise park operations, oversee grounds and facilities, and manage budgets and audit activities to ensure safe, compliant operations.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in park and recreation administration or natural resources, plus supervisory experience. In-office schedule; union position with comprehensive benefits is provided.