Design and Construction Section Manager

Job

Requisition

Closing Date: 02/13/2026

Agency:
Department of Natural Resources

Class

Title:

SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070

Skill Option:
Special License - Engineer (Professional)

Bilingual Option:
None

Salary:
Anticipated Starting Salary $9,500-$11,500/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.

Posting Identification Number: 12-63-51675

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 Design and Construction Section Manager for The Office of Water Resources. This position supervises all aspects of the engineering design and contract plan production for a variety of water resources related projects. This position will develop water resources projects for communities throughout the state, travel throughout the state, provide technical assistance and expertise to the Office of Water Resources and other IDNR offices and provide guidance and training to assigned staff.

We welcome all interested applicants to apply.

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 and Structural Engineering seal on all Division designed plans and specifications.

* Develops and implements policies and procedures and formulates application design specifications and criteria for all design projects.

* Directs and coordinates the soils investigation program through contracts with consultants.

* Develops working relations with Water Resources employees and other departmental and non-departmental contacts.

* Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope 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 and Structural 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 of on-site management construction projects.

* Three (3) years of coordinating pre bid and preconstruction contract plans.

* Three (3) years of on-site project experience over seeing various contractors.

* Three (3) years of preparing of contract plans, including dams, bridges, culverts, pump stations, spillways, reservoirs relating to earth construction.

* Two (2) years of supervisory experience.

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:

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

* Requires appropriate, valid driver's license.

* Requires ability to travel in performance of duties with overnight stays as appropriate

* Revolving Door:
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor ("OEIG") or may be subject to a fine.

* This position has been found to…