Onsite Office Director

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About the role

  • Office Director role leading policy development and resource management in the Division of Land Management. Overseeing major operations and departmental legislation for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Responsibilities

  • Develops and implements overall policies and procedures for the Office of Land Management which includes the Division of Parks and Recreation
  • Directs the preparation of the Office budget with the authority to commit and reallocate resources to enhance efficiency and services
  • Serves as agency spokesperson in the determination of program policies and objectives
  • Directs the formulation and approval of development and management plans, issue papers, policy documents, legislative revisions, public information material and press releases
  • Supervises staff
  • Directs the preparation of proposed legislation and presents testimony before legislative committees related to any aspect of the Office operations
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Requirements

  • Knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college with course work in natural resources management, parks and recreation, natural sciences or agriculture
  • Prior experience equivalent to four years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization
  • Extensive knowledge of public or business administration, including organizational operations, strategic planning, and program management
  • Thorough knowledge of labor relations, employee management practices, and workforce development in a public sector environment
  • Five (5) years of leadership experience overseeing major programs, field operations, or administrative functions within parks, recreation, or natural resources management
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and manage budgets, forecast operational needs, allocate resources effectively, and monitor expenditures to ensure efficient use of funds
  • Five (5) years of experience in the ability to analyze administrative programs related to parks and recreation or natural resources management and adopt an effective course of action
  • Five (5) years of experience in the ability to develop, implement and evaluate organizational improvements, procedures, and performance standards related to parks and recreation or natural resources management
  • Five (5) years of experience in the ability to exercise judgement and discretion in developing, implementing, and interpreting departmental legislation, administrative rules, policies and procedures.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Deferred compensation options
  • State holidays and other time off
  • Pre-tax benefit programs
  • Flexible work schedules

Job title

Office Director

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$10,416 - $13,333 per month

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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