SITE SUPERINTENDENT II

Job Requisition ID: 55183
Opening Date: 04/22/2026
Closing Date: 05/06/2026
Agency: Department of Natural Resources
Class Title: SITE SUPERINTENDENT II (41212)
Skill Option: Natural Resources - Outdoor Recreation
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/26) $7,339 a month; Full Range $7,339 - $10,378 a month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Logan
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

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.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is looking to hire a Site Superintendent II at James C. Helfrich Wildlife Propagation Center for the The Office of Land Management. This position not only supervises but will prepare and maintain the site's operation, monitors pheasant rearing, assists in the hunting program on site, and facilitate day use activities. The Sitie Superintendent will live in site house or within 10 miles of game farm and will be on a rotating on-call schedule for weekend/weeknights. James C. Helfrich GPC is also known as Edward R. Madigan State Park is 974 acre site along Salt Creek south of Lincoln in Logan County. We welcome interested applicants who would like to be part of this team to apply today.

• Supervises and partcipates in the preparation and maintenance of the site's operation and financial records and reports
• Serves as full-line supervisor
• Monitors and utilizes professional expertise in the evaluation of pheasant rearing methods
• Establishes and maintain effective working relationships with the media and interesed groups or individuals
• Monitors, facilitate and assist in the hunting programs on the site, including large or small game hunts
• Coordinates and facilitates day use activities on the park
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to a bachelor's degree in park and recreation administration, or natural resource area administration, or in museum administration, history, American studies or archeology
• Requires three years of supervisory experience affording training in various facets of managing an outdoor recreational park, or natural public area, or a cultural/historic site or museum

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of site administration, including pheasant propagation, animal handling, structural grounds maintenance, public relations, personnel administration, and outdoor recreation programs
• Two (2) years of experience in the breeding, egg collection, and incubation of poultry
• Two (2) years of assigning and supervising the work of subordinates
• Two (2) years of experience in applying appropriate levels of knowlege in problem solving situations encountered in the performance of duties and responsibilities
• Two (2) years of expereince in evaluating program effectiveness and to making recommendations on polices and procedures
• Prefers a Bachelor's in Agriculture or Animal Science or equivalent years of experience in poultry production
• Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and/or carpentry trades to make repairs on site

All applicants must be able to meet the following Conditions of Employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position. The State of Illinois complies with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

• Ability to pass background check.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to live in site house or within 10 miles of game farm.
• Willingness to be on call 24 hours a day for animal welfare and hatching seasons.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Ability to obtain pesticide operator’s license within 6 months of employment.
• Ability to work under adverse environmental conditions on a year-round basis.
• 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. 10. Ability to walk over rough and broken terrain.
• 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 condtions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

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.

Work Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am-3:30pm Jan 16-Oct 15; Tues-Sat 7:30am-3:30pm Oct 16-Jan 15
Headquarter Location: James Helfrich Game Propagation Center, 1019 1310th St, Lincoln, Illinois, 62656
Work County: Logan
Agency Contact: Vicky Fowler
Email: vicky.fowler@illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-785-5387
Posting Group: Leadership & Management

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

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.

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