Job Requisition ID: 56889
Opening Date: 06/29/2026
Closing Date: 07/14/2026
Agency:Department of Natural Resources
Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070)
Skill Option: Special License - Engineer (Professional)
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $10,000-$12,000/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Term Appointment/ Agency
A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a
DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the
MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.
Please upload a copy of your official/unofficial transcripts for all degrees earned and a copy of any applicable professional licenses you possess to MY DOCUMENTS section of your application
Position OverviewThe Illinois Departement of Natural Resources is seeking to hire a Section Manager (SPSA, Opt. 8E) for the Office of Water Resources. This position oversees all design and construction activities for the Office of Water Resources, implements department polices, procedures, safety rules and regulations, directs pre-bid and construction meetings; travels throughout the state, addressing contractors questions and work to resolve any issues, claims and disputes, serves as a supervisor developing and maintaining working relationships with providing employee goals, objectives and training to staff. We welcome interested applicants who would like to be part of this team to apply today.
Essential Functions- Directs the structural geotechnical and general civil design and preparation of contract plans for dams, bridges, culverts, pump stations, spillways, reservoirs and all earth steel concrete and timber structures on Water Resource projects.
- Directs the management of ongoing construction projects.
- Serves as a full-line supervisor.
- Approves signs and places Professional Engineering seal on all Division designed plans and specifications.
- Develops and implements policies and procedures and formulates applicable design specifications and criteria for all design projects.
- Directs and coordinates the soils investigation program through contracts with Consultants.
- Develops working relations with OWR employees and other Departmental and non - Departmental contacts.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of work of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications- Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college with a degree in civil engineering.
- Requires prior experience equivalent to four years of progressively responsible engineering management experience.
- Requires Professional Engineering License in the State of Illinois.
Preferred Qualifications- Four (4) years or more experience in the field of civil and/or structural engineering.
- Three (3) years experience of on-site management construction projects.
- Professional working knowledge of coordinating pre bid and preconstruction contract plans.
- Three (3) years of experience of on-site project experience over seeing various contractors.
- Three (3) years of experience in preparing of contract plans, including dams, bridges, culverts, pump stations, spillways, reservoirs relating to earth construction.
- Two (2) years of supervisory experience.
- Structural Engineering License in the State of Illinois.
Conditions of Employment- 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.
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 StatementOffice of Water ResourcesThe 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.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm, w/1 hour lunch
Headquarter Location: IDNR Headquarters, 1 Natural Resources Wy, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: Vicky Fowler
EmailPhone #: 217-785-5387
Posting Group: Leadership & Management
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:
