Program Manager

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

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To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at [email protected] or call (217) 524-7514 for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

Sponsorship for Employment The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Disclosure of Salary Information In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials .

Date: Oct 7, 2026

Location:

Springfield, IL, US, 62702

Job Requisition ID: 58756

Job Requisition ID: 58756

Opening Date: 10/07/2026

Closing Date: 10/22/2026

Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Class Title: NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGER I - 28836 Skill Option: Natural Heritage Bilingual Option: None

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,952 a month; Full Range $6,952 - $9,774 a month

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

Number of Vacancies: 1

Bargaining Unit Code: RC056 Site Superintendents and Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Natural Resources, Human Services and Agriculture, and Historic Preservation Agency Managers, IFPE

Merit Comp Code: N/A

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

Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 3 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs

Headquarter Location: IDNR Headquarters, 1 Natural Resources Wy, Springfield, Illinois, 62702

Work County: Sangamon

Agency Contact: Vicky Fowler, 217/785-5387, [email protected]

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.** 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. **Why Work for Illinois?** Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the va…