Stacey Johnson
Bourbonnais,IL
Summary
Experienced leader with proven ability to oversee and coordinate a complex site with many projects from start to finish. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring quality work and timely completion. Adept in managing natural, cultural, and recreational resources, navigating challenges, and aligning with department standards. Known for collaborative approach and implementing new projects and events.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Site Superintendent III
IDNR
Kankakee River State Park Complex, Bourbonnais, IL
06.2017 - Current
- Manage sites' operations adhering to agency policies, conservation management practices, and IDPH and EPA compliance
- Utilize and motivate staff members in the completion of site projects and implementation of programs and special events; conducting evaluations and providing guidance, training, and discipline
- Administration of agency's plan of works, budgetary controls ensuring fiscal integrity, state procurements, IPG, property control, vouchering, leases, contracts, revenue and funds
- Collaborate with other agencies, IDNR divisions, and contractors for the execution and timely completion of many capital projects, site improvements, and habitat restorations
- Respond to oral and written inquiries of department policies. Investigate and report on accidents and incidences.
- Maintain strong relationships with constituency groups and volunteers to ensure success of site events and programs. Provide interpretive presentations upon request
- Curator of park visitor center displays and amphibian/reptile care
Site Assistant Superintendent II
IDNR
Iroquois State Fish Wildlife Area, Beaverville, IL
09.2013 - 06.2017
- Managed the operations of the site, using extensive knowledge of Illinois' natural and cultural resources, conservation management techniques, agency policies, and supervision of staff
- Operation of large equipment and site maintenance in preparing agricultural fields for hunting programs, tilling of fire lanes, and habitat improvements including prescribed burns
- Administration to include implementation of hunting programs, public relations, interpretation, procurements, vouchering, reports, farm leases, staff scheduling, evaluations, and timekeeping
Natural Resources Coordinator
IDNR
Kankakee River SP, Bourbonnais, IL
05.1996 - 09.2013
- Coordinated and conducted natural resources education outreach and to the public including schools, conservations organizations, IL State Police, and IDNR staff. Provided guided hikes and programs pertaining to Illinois wildilfe, flora, and fauna
- Conducted habitat improvements including prescribed burns, invasives removal, stream monitoring, and watershed improvements
- Curator of park's visitor center creating natural and cultural resources displays and animal care of amphibian and reptile residents
- Researched and compiled park's natural, cultural, and recreational resources in the forms of brochures, maps, web sites, and film/narration.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL05-2007
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL05-1995
Certification
Prescribed Burn Boss
Class A CDL
Pesticide Applicator License
Martial Arts Instructor
Child Safety Instructor Cert.
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Interests
Camping, Hunting, Dog Training, Women/Children self-defense
Timeline
Site Superintendent III
IDNR
06.2017 - Current
Site Assistant Superintendent II
IDNR
09.2013 - 06.2017
Natural Resources Coordinator
IDNR
05.1996 - 09.2013
Master of Arts - Education
Olivet Nazarene University
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
Western Illinois University