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.
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