Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Class Title: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPEC I - 13821
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Closing Date/Time: 01/16/2025
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $4,766 monthly; Full Range $4,766 - $6,632 monthly.
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062
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.
Posting Identification Number 43712
Environmental Protection Specialist I
(Job Assignment Only: Targeted title for Life Sciences Career Trainee Bid Req# 43711)
***Please upload a copy of your official/unofficial transcripts for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licenses you possess to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. ***
Note: The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency must verify and have proof of higher education and coursework (if applicable) for any degree earned before any offer can be extended.
*Answer all questions thoroughly-DO NOT STATE SEE RESUME*
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.
Job Overview
The Illinois EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) is seeking candidates for the title Environmental Protection Specialist I (EPS I) in the Bureau of Land’s Remedial Project Management Section (RPMS), to provide technical reviews of scientific reports submitted to the Site Remediation Program (SRP). The EPS I will work firsthand with environmental consultants and other stakeholders directly involved with remediation projects throughout the state in both voluntary and enforcement-related scenarios. Using knowledge of the existing regulations and a scientific understanding of site characterization, site assessment, and remediation efforts, an EPS I in RPMS will oversee projects in various stages of cleanup and ensure the final outcome meets cleanup objectives protective of human health and the environment and will facilitate the issuance of No Further Remediation letters. Additionally, the role of EPS I in RPMS may oversee Illinois EPA contractors, assist with the review of reports for Illinois EPA’s Brownfields program, help draft enforcement-related documents as well as contribute further development and enhancement of RPMS programs through collaborative and individual efforts.
The benefits of working at the IEPA include a 37 ½ hour work week, a generous salary and benefits package (paid time off for vacation, sick or personal leave, holidays) pension and other retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement, and insurance eligibility on day one (medical, dental, vision, and life). We invite all qualified candidates to apply.
Essential Functions
- Assists in conducting scientific reviews of Site Remediation Program (SRP) reports submitted to the Illinois EPA from Remediation Applicants (RAs), consulting firms and other entities for the Remedial Project Management Unit (RPMU) B, Remedial Project Management Section (RPMS), Bureau of Land (BOL);
- Assists and participates in enforcement related activities;
- Assists with the management of State or Federal funded investigations/cleanups through the utilization of Illinois EPA, US EPA or other State of Illinois contractors;
- Assists higher level staff in the performance of on-site activities;
- Assists higher level Illinois EPA staff with ensuring technical or program specific requirements for the Brownfields program are met;
- Receives training and guidance in supporting the Remedial Project Management Section by staying involved with program updates, addressing public inquiries, participating and attending relevant trainings;
- Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires the knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four years of college with
coursework in the physical, life or environmental sciences and requires either:
a) one year of professional experience in pollution abatement or a related field, or
b) completion of an agency approved training program.
OR
- Requires a master’s degree with coursework in the physical, life, or environmental sciences.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers working knowledge of modern inspectional and investigative techniques and procedures.
- Prefers working knowledge of modern environmental control systems, facilities, techniques and procedures.
- Prefers working knowledge of state laws, rules and regulations as pertaining to environmental protection or pollution
abatement.
- Prefers ability to prepare comprehensive, technical and scientific reports of field investigations and/or inspections.
- Prefers ability to analyze and interpret the scientific data of plans for facilities, installations and equipment.
- Prefers ability to establish and maintain working relationships with municipal officials, facility operators and owners, plant
managers, or their representatives and general public.
- Prefers ability to interpret pertinent state laws, rules, regulations, policies or procedures of the agency to individuals and
municipal bodies.
- Prefers ability to operate field equipment (and sampling equipment) such as a camera, dissolved oxygen testing and
monitoring equipment, Hach field kit, real time analyzer, hand-held gas detectors, sound level meters and (drilling, sampling,
and probing equipment).
- Prefers ability to meet safety standards as specified by applicable state and federal laws.
- Prefers the ability to utilize a personal computer and knowledge of common Microsoft applications and software.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires a valid driver’s license.
- Requires the ability to travel.
- As required by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120, this position will be required to take (within 90 days of employment) and maintain
working knowledge (8-hour refresher) and/or certification to ensure position is up to date with laws, rules and regulations to
maintain compliance with Illinois Department of Labor Occupational Safety Regulations: 24-hour OSHA training.
- Requires the ability to pass a name-based background check.
All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday
Work Location: 1021 North Grand Avenue East, Springfield, IL 62702
Agency Contact: Chris Steinkruger
Email: Christopher.E.Steinkruger@illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-558-1256
Posting Group: Environmental & Natural Resources; Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
This position [DOES NOT] contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
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”), and seek a revolving door determination from the OEIG, or may be subject to a fine.”
Agency Statement: The mission of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) is to safeguard environmental quality, consistent with the social and economic needs of the State of Illinois, so as to protect health, welfare, property and the quality of life. IEPA works to safeguard the states natural resources from pollution to provide a healthy environment for its citizens. By partnering with businesses, local governments and citizens, IEPA is dedicated to continued protection of the air we breathe and our water and land resources.
The IEPA does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status). To be considered for permanent IEPA employment, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
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