Careers with the Illinois Office of Water Resources
Urban Flood Control - Navigation - Water Supply - Floodplain Management - Environmental Mitigation
OWR is not hiring at this time. Thank you for
your interest in joining us!
Wanted:
Motivated individuals with strong interest in water resource engineering to:
Solve Urban Flood Problems
Hydrologic and Hydraulic Analysis
Project Alternative Formulation
Plans & Specifications Development
Construction Inspection
Manage Illinois Waterways
Dam & Floodway Regulation
Public Water Management
Federal Disaster Coordination/Mitigation
Assist in Water Supply Allocation
Lake Michigan Diversion
Drought Management
Long Range Planning
Recommend Environmental Restoration and Mitigation
Fluvial Geomorphology
Wetland Restoration
Ecosystem Analysis & Restoration
Salary
Your salary will be determined by a “step”
system based on time in grade, and a progressive system designed to recognize
individual achievement. In addition to an annual merit raise, we have liberal
provisions to recognize both exceptional performance and promotions.
Whether you begin your career in construction
or design, you’ll soon become aware of the varied opportunities that a
multi-program Natural Resources organization can offer -- in planning,
design, construction, or administration.
If you find that your real interest is
right where you’ve started, there too you’ll see opportunities for increasing
responsibility and scope, opportunities that could lead to supervising
the design or construction of one of many multi-million dollar Natural
Resources projects.
Your advancement can be as individual as
you are. Unlike many employers, seniority is not the deciding factor: Your
professional accomplishments will depend on your initiative and abilities.
At the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, there are as many paths
to a rewarding career as there are interests.
Technologies
Satellite flood monitoring
GIS applications
Digital Ortho Photo Quads
3D Groundwater Modelling
Fish Passage Structures
Boat Passage Structures
Digital Mapping Products
Steady State and Dynamic Hydraulic Modelling
Geo-modeling
3D Project Designs
Modern Computer Technologies
Video Conferencing
Reasons To Join Our Team
Professionally Led and Driven Organization
Rapid development of new engineers through progressive job responsibility and exposure to
a wide variety of tasks and assignments requiring unique and innovative solutions.
Leader in the advancement of water resource technologies through research sponsorship with
the University of Illinois, Illinois State Water Survey and other government agencies.
70% of our staff are engineers, engineering technicians or other technical staff; we
have received the Professional Development Award from both the Illinois Society and National
Society of Professional Engineers.
Professional Development
Come in as a trainee for 7 months
CE-I (Promotion with increase in salary)
CE-II (Promotion with increase in salary after 12 months as CE I)
CE-III (Promotion with increase in salary after 24 months as CE II)
CE-IV (Management with PE license)
Starting Benefits
37.5 hour work week
3 personal days a year
12 sick days a year
10 vacation days
Overtime compensation
Group Medical, Dental & Vision insurance (3 plans to choose from)
Life Insurance
Deferred Compensation
Time Off
We also offer liberal vacation and holiday
schedules, as well as time off for military duty, educational and disability
leaves. New employees begin earning vacation at a rate of 10 days a year,
increasing every five years up to 25 days a year. We observe 12 holidays
each year, plus three days of personal leave. Sick leave is accrued at
the rate of one day per month and may accumulate without limit.
For More Information Engineers Contact:
Loren Wobig, P.E. or Rick Gosch, P.E.
One Natural Resources Way
Springfield, IL 62702-1271
(217) 782-4636
For More Information Others Contact:
Michelle Cusumano,
Director of Human Resources
One Natural Resources Way
Springfield, IL 62702-1271
Office Locations in Springfield, Bartlett, and Chicago.
On Campus Dates
Our recruiters visit many campuses across
the Midwest each year. If you would like to explore what we have to offer
contact your placement office to arrange an interview, or send a copy of
your transcripts to:
Department of Natural Resources
Office of Water Resources, 2nd Floor
One Natural Resources Way
Springfield, IL 62702-1271
Continuing Education
Hands on training
Technical seminars & conferences
Special classes
Opportunity to pursue an advanced degree
We encourage employees to continue their
education and offer up to 100% reimbursement for approved courses and programs.
In addition, IDNR conducts a variety of courses and workshops through its
training and development program for engineers and managers.
Group Insurance
The Illinois Employees Group Insurance
provides comprehensive protection to employees and their dependents at
group rates. Coverage includes hospital, surgical and medical coverage
including full maternity care, plus many non-hospitalized services at no
cost to the employee. Also available at your option are health maintenance
programs which are designed to help you stay well by stressing the preventative aspects of health care.
Retirement
All IDNR employees are members of the State
Employees Retirement System. This program is funded by contributions from
the employees and the State. In addition to pension on retirement, the
system provides disability income, health and life insurance, and survivor
benefits.
