SITE ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT I

Agency : Department of Natural Resources Closing Date/Time: 02/01/2024 Salary: $4,611.
00 - $6,685.
00 per month Job Type: Salaried Full Time County: Jefferson Number of Vacancies: 1 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.
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Posting Identification Number 12-32-34524 Position Overview Supervises and participates in maintenance of building, flight pens, equipment, and vehicles at Mt.
Vernon GPC.
Monitors and utilizes professional expertise in the evaluation of pheasant rearing methods.
Job Responsibilities 1.
Serves as full-line supervisor: Assigns and reviews work Provides guidance and training to assigned staff Counsels staff regarding work performance Reassigns staff to meet day-to-day operating needs Establishes annual goals and objectives Approves time off Adjusts first level grievances Effectively recommends and imposes discipline up to and including discharge Prepares and signs performance evaluations Determines and recommends staffing needs 2.
Supervises and participates in maintenance of buildings, flight pens, equipment, and vehicles: Reviews to ensure vehicles have current safety inspections.
Operates trucks, tractors, mowers, and other equipment.
Ensures brooder houses, feed lines, water lines, and ventilation systems are working within the buildings Build and repair flight pens (Job Responsibilities continued) 3.
Monitors and utilizes professional expertise in the evaluation of pheasant rearing methods: Implements new cultural practices.
Identifies disease/pest problems and initiates treatment.
Evaluates quality of game birds produced and effectiveness of feed rations and cultural practices.
Develops and implements brooder house management techniques and sanitation/disease programs.
Prepares detailed technical reports to assess the effectiveness of new or existing game farm disease control programs, implements and directs these programs at the farms.
Prepares administrative forms and record keeping essential to the operation of the farms such as mortality reports, grain reports, weight gain and physical measurements of birds.
4.
Assists with pheasant hunting program and other special hunts: Supervises and participates in operation of the hunter check station.
Assigns hunters to hunting areas.
Assists with implementation of the dove hunting program.
Supervises planting and cultivation of wildlife food plots.
Traps and transports pheasants to sites where hunts are conducted.
5.
Provides input and gathers data for preparation of the annual and seasonal plans of work: Provides input for preparation of the site’s annual budget submittal.
6.
Coordinates and facilitates day use activities on the park, including but not limited to: Oversees buildings, picking up trash, and cleaning toilets within the park Supervises and schedules mowing, weed eating, and chemical application for aesthetics within the day use areas.
Maintaining proper signage at the park entrance, along trails, and within the park.
Maintain trails for hiking and hunting activities.
Applies herbicides and pesticides 7.
Assumes responsibilities of the Site Superintendent in the absence thereof.
8.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualfications 1.
Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to a bachelor’s degree with courses in public administration, park and recreation administration, natural resource administration or a related field.
2.
One year’s functional supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications 1.
Two (2) years of working 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 2.
Two (2) years of experience in the brooding, specking, and inoculation of poultry 3.
Two (2) years of experience in applying appropriate levels of knowledge in problem solving situations encountered in the performance of duties and responsibilities.
4.
Two (2) years of experience in evaluating program effectiveness and to make recommendations on policies and procedures.
5.
Two (2) years working knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical, and/or carpentry trades to make repairs on site.
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.
Requires ability to pass a background check.
2.
Requires a valid driver’s license.
3.
Requires ability to travel within and outside of the work location.
4.
Ability to obtain pesticide and/or herbicide applicator’s license within 6 months of employment.
5.
Ability to work under adverse environmental conditions on a year-round basis.
6.
Ability to lift and transport loads which may exceed sixty pounds, and to walk over rough and broken terrain.
7.
Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
8.
Ability to administer First Aid/CPR and maintain certification.
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 in for certain positions.
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: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm Nov.
1 - Jan.
15.
Tues - Sat.
/Jan.
16 - April 30.
Mon.
- Fri.
/May 1 - Aug.
31.
Tues.
- Sat.
/Sept.
1 - Oct.
31 Mon.
-Fri.
Work Location: Mt.
Vernon GPC, 13995 E.
Game Farm Rd.
Mt.
Vernon, IL 62864 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).
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