What are the responsibilities and job description for the SITE TECHNICIAN II (UMP) position at State of Illinois?
Job Requisition ID : 12-32-44097
Closing Date / Time : 02 / 10 / 2025
Agency : Department of Natural Resources
Class Title : SITE TECHNICIAN II - 41132 (Upward Mobility Program)
Skill Option : None
Bilingual Option : None
Salary : Anticipated Starting Salary $4,412 Monthly; Full Salary Range $4,412 - $5,991 Monthly
Job Type : Full Time Salaried
Category : Environmental & Natural Resources
County : Grundy
Number of Vacancies : 1
Plan / BU : RC028
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 12-32-44097
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 Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area. This position will provide maintenance at the site, operate farming machinery for site construction and heavy equipment such as bulldozers, backhoes and road grinders, perform minor plumbing and HVAC, register hunters, operate check stations and participate in prescribed burns. Goose Lake's Tall Grass Nature Trail displays the largest stand of tall grass prairie remaining in Illinois. Many of the park's ponds and marshes resulted from the 1890 decision by local farmers to drain Goose Lake. The Prairie View Trail takes you to the highest point in Goose Lake Prairie - a surface mine spoil mound - and offers a panoramic view of reclaimed prairie and prairie marsh and mine areas. We welcome interested applicants who would like to be part of this team to apply today.
Essential Functions
- Under direct supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and improvements to structures, facilities, roads, and day use areas at Goose Lake Prairie SNA, Heidecke Lake, and Morris Wetland
- Performs repairs and prescribed preventative maintenance on vehicles, equipment, and signage at all sites
- Participates in grounds and facility maintenance at all sites
- Provides support to the hunting and interpretive programs of the sites
- Assists in implementing safety and security at the sites
- Serves as lead worker to seasonal or volunteer workers engaged in routine site maintenance and operational activities
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Conditions of Employment
Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following Conditions of Employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position :
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 Statements
DNR Agency Statement
Charged with preserving, protecting and promoting Illinois’ natural and cultural resources, 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, vision health and dental insurance; a retirement plan and deferred compensation options; state holidays and other time off; as well as pre-tax benefit programs.
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 : April - Mid Oct, Sun. & Mon. 5 : 30a - 1 : 30p, Tues. -Thurs. 7 : 00a - 3 : 00p; Mid Oct.-Jan. (hunting season hrs will vary) Wed. - Sun. 7 : 00a - 3 : 00p; Feb. & Mar. Sun.-Thurs. 7 : 00a - 3 : 00p
Work Location : Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area, 5010 N. Jugtown Rd, Morris, IL 60450
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. General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Title Descriptions . 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 :
Salary : $4,412 - $5,991
