Land Reclamation Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Requisition ID: 57006
Opening Date: 07/30/2026
Closing Date: 08/13/2026
Agency:Department of Natural Resources
Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070)
Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel
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: Federally Funded, Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from Collective Bargaining Coverage
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Position Overview
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is looking to hire a Division Manager for the Office of Mines and Minerals. This position will serve as the manager of the Land Reclamation Division and will be responsible for the administration and direction of the Surface-Mined Land Conservation and Reclamation Act and the Surface Coal Mining Land Conservation and Reclamation Act. The position will be responsible for the preparation, management, and administration of the division's budget and associated grants. We welcome interested applicants who would like to be part of this team to apply today.
Essential Functions

• Subject to administrative approval by the Director of the Officce of Mines and Minerals and in accordance with the overall policies and procedures of the Department of Natural Resources, plans, organizes, and manages the Land Reclamation Division
• Serves as a full line supervisor
• Provides oversight of programs to ensure compliance and consistency with the Surface Coal Mining Land Conservation and Reclamation Act and Title V of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977, as amended
• Serves as the division's liaison with the Office of Surface Mining, U.S. Department of the Interior, on all issues pertaining to Title V of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act and as the liaison with the Interstate Mining Compact Commission
• Confers and advises the Office Director on matters concerning the division's regulatory programs
• 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
• Requires prior experience equivalent to four years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience of the Surface Coal Mining Land Conservation and Reclamation Act, its regulations at 62 III Administrative Code 1700-1850 and Title V of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977, as amended.
• Working knowledge of the Office of Surface Mining policies and procedures.
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• Working knowledge with budgeting.
• Working knowledge with grants management.
• Prefers a Bachelor's degree in a Natural Science.

Employment Conditions

• 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
• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
• 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.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Division Statement
Office of Mines and Minerals
The Office of Mines and Minerals (OMM) is comprised of four divisions: Land Reclamation, Abandoned Mine Lands Reclamation, Mine Safety and Training, and Blasting, Explosives and Aggregate Reclamation. Within these divisions, 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 Training Division, and through administering the Abandoned Mined Land Reclamation program, provides reclamation ensuring public and environmental safety from abandoned mine sites.
Work Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00am - 4:00pm with 1/2hr lunch
Headquarter Location: IDNR Headquarters, 1 Natural Resources Wy, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: Vicky Fowler
Email: vicky.fowler@illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-785-5387
Posting Group: Leadership & Management
Agency Statement
Charged with preserving, protecting and promoting Illinois' natural and cultural resources, 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, vision health and dental insurance; a retirement plan and deferred compensation options; state holidays and other time off; as well as pre-tax benefit programs.
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.
Statement of Economic Interest:
This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
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