Stream Restoration Manager

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking to hire a Stream Restoration Engineer Manager for The Office of Water Resources. This position will complete complex engineering assignments involving the hydraulics of reservoir systems, hydraulics of a channel modification, determination of recreational demand, economics (benefits and costs) associated with water resource projects and watershed hydrology. This position will deliver written and oral presentations of engineering studies to supervisors and other interested parties in such a manner as to clearly identify all ramifications and aspects of projects. We welcome interested applicants who would like to be part of this team to apply today.

Essential Functions

• Oversees, operates, and maintains a statewide stream restoration program.
• Oversees and schedules the completion of assigned projects, reviews to assure compliance with water resource programs, policies, economic considerations, engineering requirements, and statutory obligations while conducting Division business on a state-wide basis.
• As a registered professional engineer, develops feasible solutions to water resource problems, including flood control, drainage, water supply, low flow augmentation, stream restoration, and recreation analysis.
• Prepares feasibility and project planning reports.
• Develops working relations with OWR employees and other Departmental and non-Departmental contacts to facilitate the development of projects and makes other presentations in a manner which reflects all aspects of the project.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the work enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college with a degree in engineering.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to three years of progressively responsible experience in the field of engineering.
• Requires current Illinois License as a Professional Engineer.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of work experience in the understanding of hydrology and hydraulic principles.
• Three (3) years of work experience in computer based hydraulic and/or hydrologic modeling.
• Two (2) years of working knowledge in water resource engineering.
• Two (2) years of work experience planning and prioritizing workloads for self and staff.
• Prefers a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, general Engineering or a related field.

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:

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

2. Valid driver’s license.

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

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 Water Resources

The Office of Water Resources (OWR) is the lead state agency for water resources planning, navigation, floodplain management, the National Flood Insurance Program, water supply, drought, and interstate organizations on water resources. Interagency duties include the state water plan, drought response, flood emergency reports, and the comprehensive review of Illinois water use law. OWR is responsible for construction in the shore waters of Lake Michigan, construction and operation of dams, construction in public bodies of water, and diversion of water from Lake Michigan, and withdrawal of water from three Federal lakes (Shelbyville, Carlyle, and Rend Lakes). The primary capital activity of the office is in urban flood damage reduction. The office assists units of local government with urban flood damage reduction projects through planning, design, construction, and financial assistance. The urban program also features the acquisition of flood prone homes and businesses.