• Job Description

  Req#: 32970

  Agency : Department of Natural Resources
  Closing Date/Time: 12/19/2023
  Salary: $4,928.00 - $7,243.00
  Job Type: Salaried Full Time
  County: Sangamon
  Number of Vacancies: 2
  Plan/BU: RC062

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

  All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

  Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

  Posting Identification Number 12-27-32970

  Position Overview

  Under general supervision, conducts environmental assessments of projects submitted to the Division using a range of tools including field work, topographic maps, technical reports, and computerized databases and applications.

  Job Responsibilities

  1. Under general supervision, conducts environmental assessments of projects submitted to the Division using a range of tools including field work, topographic maps, technical reports, and computerized databases and applications:

  • Assists with high level staff in conducting natural resource reviews for units of local government, State or Federal Agencies, or Intra-Department activities to ensure compliance with natural resources statues.
  • Analyzes data to determine the potential adverse impacts to natural resources.
  • Prepares correspondence and other documentation required by statute, regulation or departmental policy.

  1. Assists with the development and implementation of strategies to avoid, minimize or compensate for adverse impacts to natural resources.

  • Formulates position papers on the natural resource impacts of actions submitted for review.

  1. Performs administrative tasks that facilitates tracking, filing, and maintaining project information:

  • Prepares and maintains program files and reports that document that status of a project.

  1. Communicates with Department personnel, other state agencies and consultants in conducting natural resource reviews:

  • Maintains files of communications.

  1. Represents the Department on task forces and committees, at inter-agency meetings, and at meetings with units of local government or with private citizens:

  • Prepares and delivers informal and formal presentations for such meetings.

  (Job Responsibilities continued)

  6. Reviews technical reports relative to ecosystems management, watershed protection, ecology, biology, aquatic systems, wetlands, surveying methodologies, and monitoring techniques:

  • Presents review to supervisor.

  7. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

  Minimum Qualifications

  1. Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four years of college with coursework in recreation or resource planning or a related field.
  2. Requires one year responsible work experience in natural resource or recreation planning or a related field.

  Preferred Qualifications

  1. One (1) year of working knowledge of federal and state environmental protection and resource conservation statutes and regulations.
  2. One (1) year of working knowledge of methods, procedures, and techniques utilized in determining the impacts of various project proposals on natural resources.
  3. One (1) year of experience utilizing various computer programs in the development of reports, organizing materials and conducting environmental impact assessments.
  4. Prefers a bachelor's degree in biology, ecology, or other natural resource related degree.

  Employment Conditions

  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:

  1. Ability to pass background check.
  2. Valid driver's license.
  3. Ability to travel as needed.

  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.

  The Division within the Office of Realty and Capital Planning is responsible for coordinating the analysis of the State's natural and cultural resources, reviewing the impact of Departmental activities, evaluates environmental concerns on Department property and other natural resources, and directs Statewide environmental analysis functions of the Department to ensure preservation and protection of natural and cultural resources."

  Work Hours: Mon - Fri. 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  Work Location: Department of Natural Resources, One Natural Resources Way, Springfield, IL 62702
  Agency Contact:

  Vicky Fowler

  Email: Vicky Fowler@illinois.gov

  Phone #:217-785-5387

  Job Family: Environmental & Natural Resources

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

  APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

  Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

  If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.

  State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.

  Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

  If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

  State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

  Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

  The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

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• About the company

  The Governor of Illinois is the chief executive of the State of Illinois, and the various agencies and departments over which the officer has jurisdiction, as prescribed in the state constitution.

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