Division Manager

Job

Requisition

Closing Date: 06/03/2026

Agency:
Department of Natural Resources

Class

Title:

SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR, Opt. 1 - 40070

Skill Option:
General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel

Bilingual Option:
None

Salary:
Anticipated Starting Salary $9,200 - $10,900 Monthly

Job Type: Salaried

Category:
Full Time

County:
Sangamon

Number of Vacancies : 1

Bargaining Unit Code:
None

Merit Comp Code: TG000 Term Appointment/ Gubernatorial (Management Bill)

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Posting Identification number: 12-27-51938

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Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking to hire a Senior Public Service Administrator for The Office of Realty & Capital Planning. This position will develop and implement statewide policies and procedures governing the execution of assigned programs which include concession and lodge management programs, land, agricultural, and facility leases and agreements; possess authority in the implementation of all leases, agreements, easements, and revenues derived from use and/or sale of land, facilities, and commodities on all the Department's owned and managed property.

We welcome all qualified and interested candidates to apply.

Essential Functions

* Under general direction of the Division Manager, directs the operation of the Concessions and Leasing unit for the Department of Natural Resources.

* Administers the Central Management Services Facility Lease program.

* Serves as full-line supervisor.

* Integrates programmatic responsibilities on an intra-agency basis.

* Directs the preparation of the annual operating budget.

* Directs the development and/or revision of proposed legislation.

* Serves as liaison relative to the operations of the Division of Realty.

* Oversees the Department's property management to resolve administrative problems and improve agency programs.

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

Minimum Qualifications

* Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college.

* Requires prior experience equivalent to four years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.

Preferred Qualifications

* Three (3) years' experience preparing, reviewing, negotiating, or administering legal documents and formal contractual agreements.

* Three (3) years of experience administering a facility lease program or similar property management function.

* Three (3) years of experience analyzing administrative programs and adopting an effective course of action.

* Three (3) years of experience exercising judgment and discretion in developing, implementing, and interpreting departmental policies and procedures.

* Three (3) years of experience developing and managing a major agency program.

* Three (3) years of experience estimating and budgeting for future needs and cost of personnel, space, equipment, supplies, and services.

* Thorough knowledge of public and business administration, principles, and practices.

* Thorough knowledge of staff utilization and employee motivation.

Conditions of Employment

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:

* Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.

* Requires appropriate, valid driver's license.

* Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.

* Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if…