Landscape Architect

Job Requisition ID: 58738 Opening Date: 10/05/2026Closing Date: 11/04/2026Agency: Department of Natural ResourcesClass Title: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT - 23145 Skill Option: None Bilingual Option: NoneSalary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $7,602 a month; Full Range: $7,602 - $11,110 a monthJob Type: SalariedCategory: Full Time Number of Vacancies: 1Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCME**
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Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 2 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needsHeadquarter Location: 1 Natural Resources Wy, Springfield, Illinois, 62702Work County: DeWittAgency Contact: Vicky Fowler, vickly.fowler@illinois.gov, 217-785-5387

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.

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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 looking to hire a Landscape Architecture for the Office of Reality and Capital Planning. This position serves as Chief Landscape Architect for Region 3, prepares annual Regional Budget proposals, evaluates the suitability of lands for conservation and recreation programs, and provides landscape architectural technical and research studies. We welcome interested applicants who would like to be part of this team to apply today. 

Essential Functions

• Under general direction, serves as Chief Landscape Architect for Region 3 and provides leadership and direction for site and facility design
• Provides design and planning services for site developments e.g., roads, parking signs, utilities, to ensure the quality of facilities and protection of resources
• Analyzes resource management and outdoor recreation issues and develops recommendations for their resolution
• Oversees land studies and initiatives
• Develops Department recommendations on land acquisition proposals and land offerings
• Participates as a member of multi-disciplinary task forces in the preparation of comprehensive plans and special studies
• 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 a bachelor's degree in landscape architecture supplemented by two years progressively responsible professional experience in landscape architecture work
• Requires possession of a valid Illinois certificate as a registered landscape architect

Preferred Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of landscape architectural theory, principles, and practices
• Two (2) years of extensive knowledge of methods and procedures utilized in developing project plans and specifications
• Two (2)  years of working knowledge of federal and state environmental protection statutes and regulations
• Two (2) years of experience in developing comprehensive master management plans
• Two (2) years of experience in conducting on-site inspections to determine program specifications
• Two (2) years of experience in analyzing various environmental factors for landscape architectural purposes
• Two (2) years of experience in determining environmental impact of landscape projects

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 dutes in Region 3 counties, including Livingston, Ford, Iroquois, McLean, DeWitt, Macon, Piatt, Champaign, Vermilion, Moultrie, Douglas, Shelby, Coles, Edgar, Cumberland and Clark
• 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 (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to 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

Agency and Division Statements

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.

Office of Realty and Capital Planning

The Office of Realty & Capital Planning (ORCP) provides Agency-wide support services related to capital improvement projects of a variety of scales, along with support services related to land acquisitions, concession and farm leases, and natural and cultural resource protection. 

This position [DOES NOT] contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

REVOLVING DOOR Requirements:
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.

ECONOMIC INTEREST STATEMENT:
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 (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to 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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