What are the responsibilities and job description for the AGRICULTURAL LAND AND WATER RESOURCES SUPERVISOR - FARMLAND PROTECTION/MINED LAND RECLAMATION position at State of Illinois?

Agency : Department of Agriculture

Class Title : AG LAND&WATER RESOURCES SUPERVIS - 00811

Skill Option : None

Bilingual Option : None

Closing Date / Time : 02 / 24 / 2025

Salary : $6822 - $9646 anticipated starting salary range

Job Type : Salaried

Category : Full Time

County : Sangamon

Number of Vacancies : 1

Plan / BU : RC056

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 44425

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.

Essential Functions

Serves as the Farmland Protection and Mined Land Reclamation Full Line Supervisor in the Bureau of Land and Water Resources.
Implements policy and procedures to ensure the Farmland Protection and Mined Land Reclamation Programs are in compliance with agency rules and regulations and State of Illinois rules and regulations.
Provides financial and technical advice to the Bureau Chief for the Farmland Protection and Mined Land Reclamation Programs.
Reviews and evaluates policies, programs, laws, and regulations governing the development and management of Farmland Protection and Mined Land Reclamation in partnership with the Bureau Chief.
Acts as agency liaison on Farmland Protection and Mined Land Reclamation issues.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Specialized Skills

Requires four (4) years’ experience processing and negotiating Agricultural Impact Mitigation Agreements and applying state and federal farmland protection regulations in the completion of agricultural site reviews.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college with course work in agriculture, natural resources management, conservation, rural sociology, agricultural economics, land use planning, geography and public / business administration.

Requires five years of progressively responsible professional experience in land and water conservation program development, conducting research in land and water resource issues or in mined land reclamation.

Preferred Qualifications

Prefers four (4) years’ experience processing and negotiating Agricultural Impact Mitigation Agreements and applying state and federal farmland protection regulations in the completion of agricultural site reviews.

Prefers five (5) years of experience with organizational structure and functions of state, federal and local agencies responsible for administering land and water conservation and protection laws and programs as well as mined land reclamation programs.

Prefers extensive knowledge of Farmland Protection and Mined Land Reclamation programs and ability to exercise judgement in implementing departmental policies.

Conditions of Employment

Requires completion of a name-based background screening and self-disclosure of criminal history.

Requires the ability to maintain state issued equipment such as a laptop.

Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings as a representative of the Bureau of Land and Water to stay current on methods, tools,

ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.

Requires the ability to work in environments with dust, work outside during all seasons and on uneven surfaces.

Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.

This position is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. This job may require a good deal of walking or standing or involves sitting most of the time.

Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends due to seasonal workloads and testing clinics.

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

Work Hours : 8 : 00am - 4 : 30pm Monday - Friday

Work Location : 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62702

Agency Contact : Bureau of Human Resources

Email : AGR.HumanResources@illinois.gov

Phone # : 217-785-5099

Posting Group : Environmental & Natural Resources

The Illinois Department of Agriculture administers an annual budget of approximately $200 million and employs more than 400 people statewide, with several hundred more seasonal employees hired during the summer to support the Illinois State Fair and Du Quoin State Fair. Separate bureaus administer programs and services directed at conserving the State's land and water resources; protecting the health and welfare of livestock and companion animals; overseeing state and county fairs; regulating seed, feed, and fertilizer products; ensuring the financial stability of grain dealers and warehouses; promoting Illinois food and agricultural products; and operating the State's horse racing programs .

AGR values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents.

AGR offers a robust benefit package including;

Monday-Friday work schedule

Flexible work schedules in many program areas

Health, life, vision, and dental insurance

12 Weeks paid maternity / paternity leave

Pension Plan

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs

Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually

Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service

Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date

Thirteen - Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually

If this opportunity appeals to you, please apply today!

This position DOES 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 :

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Salary : $6,822 - $9,646

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