Fiscal Officer

Job Requisition ID: 58706

Opening Date: 10/22/2026

Closing Date: 11/06/2026

Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015

Skill Option: Fiscal Management/Accounting/Budget/ Internal Audit/Insurance/Financial

Bilingual Option: None

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $8,571 a month; Full Range: $8,571 - $15,325 a month

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

Number of Vacancies: 1

Bargaining Unit Code: None

Merit Comp Code: Managerial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC062 Collective Bargaining Coverage

Work Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8am - 4:30pm

Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 3 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs

Headquarter Location: 1 Natural Resources Wy, Springfield, Illinois, 62702

Work County: Sangamon

Agency Contact: Vicky Fowler, [email protected], 217-785-5387

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.

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 looking to hire a Fiscal Officer for the Office of Oil and Gas Resource Management. This position prepares and implements the annual operating budget for the department, reviews audit findings and recommends procedural changes, reviews and monitors payments, billings and deposits realtive to the Office activities, and coordinates input, reconciliation and required system approvals. We welcome interested applicants who would like to be part of this team to apply today.

Essential Functions

• Serves as the Fiscal Officer for the Office of Oil and Gas Resource Management
• Maintains accounts for the Office of Oil and Gas Resource Management
• Reviews purchase requests to determine if a Procurement Business Case is applicable
• Serves as full-line supervisor
• Assists Office of Oil and Gas Resource Management.with application of and tracks federal grants
• Performs internal audits of income control forms, such as site rentals and reservations
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college with courses in business administration and accounting.

Requires prior experience equivalent to three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in the fields of fiscal management, accounting, budgeting, grant management, or auditing in a public or business organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers extensive knowledge of laws, rules and regulations relating to state or non-state accounting procedures.
• Three (3) years of utilizing complex accounting systems.
• Two (2) years of working experience developing, installing, and evaluating new and revised methods, procedures, and performance standards.
• Two (2) years of professional supervisory experience assigning work, providing guidance to subordinates, imposing disciplinary actions, development, and completion of performance of employee evaluations, and staff training.
• Three (3) years of experience working with the General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) reports.

Employment Conditions

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

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.

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 Oil and Gas Resource Management

The Office of Oil and Gas Resource Management (OOGRM) is the regulatory authority in Illinois for permitting, drilling, operating, and plugging oil and gas production wells. The Office implements the Illinois Oil and Gas Act and enforces standards for the construction and operation of related production equipment and facilities. In addition, the Office regulates the injection of fluids into underground injection wells, through the UIC Program, and cleans up abandoned well sites through the PRF and Landowner Grant Programs.

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.

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.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

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