Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 47557
Closing Date: 06/17/2025
​Agency:  Department of Natural Resources
Class Title:  SITE TECHNICIAN II - 41132 ( Upward Mobility Program )
Skill Option:  UMP Certificate 
Bilingual Option:  None
Salary: Anticipated Starting (Effective 7/1/25) $4,586 monthly; Full Range $4,586 - $6,228 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:  Full Time 
County: Macon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:  RC028
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.

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: 12-32-47557

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

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.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking to hire a Site Technician II at Spitler Woods State Park for The Office of Land Management. This position will perform routine grounds maintenance and janitorial duties, plow snow, make plumbing and electrical repairs, paint signs, patch roads, operate chainsaws, and change oil and hydraulic fluid on vehicles and other equipment. Spitler Woods State Natural Area, a 200-acre site in Mt. Zion in Macon County, is home to one of the largest acreages of old growth woods in central Illinois. Much of the site is dedicated as Spitler Woods Nature Preserve, providing additional protection for the site's valuable natural features. We welcome interested applicants who would like to be part of this team to apply today.

Essential Functions

• Under direct supervision, performs semi-skilled maintenance and program support tasks at Spitler Woods, Lincoln Trail Homestead, and Calamus Lake NP.
• Operates trucks, bushhogs, tree spades, woods mower, power augers, stump cutters while engaged in site maintenance, improvement, and construction projects.
• Inspects public use areas for safety hazards.
• Performs routine maintenance of vehicles and other equipment.
• Performs minor repairs to buildings and structures.
• Provides functional supervision, leadership, and direction to Conservation Workers, volunteers, and other site staff.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires education and experience equivalent to high school graduation and two years maintenance or farming experience preferably associated with the building trades and/or the operation of heavy equipment and machinery.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of working knowledge of tools and equipment used in the trades and/or operation of heavy equipment or farm machinery and implements and/or warehousing.
• Two (2) years of experience in following written and oral instructions.
• One (1) year of experience in informing visitors of site facilities, programs, rules, and regulations.
• One (1) year of experience in outdoor recreation.
• One (1) year of experience in groundskeeping.

Conditions of Employment

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 to applicants and employees with disabilities.

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license
• Ability to obtain pesticide applicator’s license within 6 months of employment.
• Ability to withstand exposure to the elements on a year-round basis.
• Physical 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.
• Ability to walk over rough and broken terrain.
• Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR certification

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Agency and Division Statement

DNR 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.

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:  Nov-Mar: Mon-Fri; Apr-Oct: Sun-Thur.; 7:30am-3:30pm (1/2 hr lunch) year round; Scheduling subject to change based on operational needs. The ability to work the in season holiday is required.
Work Location: Spitler Woods State Park,  705 Spitler Park Dr, Mt Zion, Illinois, 62549

Agency Contact:  Vicky Fowler

Email:  Vicky.fowler@illinois.gov

Phone #: (217) 785-5387
Posting Group:  Environmental & Natural Resources

This title is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP) . General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Titles . To utilize upward mobility contractual rights for this position, employees must apply internally and must upload a copy of the UMP grade notice to their application documents prior to submission . UMP grades can be uploaded to the Additional Documents OR Grade Documentation section of the application.

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:

• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

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