Blasting Expert

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Date:
Jan 12, 2026

Location:

Seneca, IL, 61360

Job Requisition

Closing Date: 01/27/2026

Agency:
Department of Natural Resources

Class

Title:

BLASTING EXPERT - 04720

Salary:
Anticipated Starting Salary $7,345 a Month;
Full Range $7,345 – $10,734 Monthly

Job Type: Salaried

Category:
Full Time

County:
La Salle

Number of Vacancies: 1

Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME

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  website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the Success Factors employee career portal. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking to hire a Blasting Expert for the Office of Mines and Minerals. This position will implement and enforce statewide surface mine blasting programs; oversee building maintenance, monitor vehicle usage and maintenance; maintain equipment inventory, monitor telephone usage and reviews to ensure terms and conditions of building leases are followed; advise various elected officials, the regulated industry, and interested citizens on matters concerning state regulatory policies and procedures.

The office regulates the mining industry throughout the State of Illinois, regulates the possession, use, and storage of explosives, and enforces various acts which govern the mining industry. In addition, the office is charged with ensuring the health and safety of the thousands of mine workers through the Mine Safety and…