Agency : Environmental Protection Agency
Closing Date/Time: 04/15/2024
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5,845.00/Month, CBA Language Applies-Full Range $5,845-$6,685 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
County: Kane
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC063
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 36636
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ENGINEER I(UMP)
***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*
Position Overview
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Bureau of Water (BOW), Public Water Supplies, Field Operations Section, Northern Region – Elgin Regional Office is seeking to hire an Environmental Protection Engineer 1. This position performs a variety of closely supervised functions that are designed to provide a basic introduction to, and training in the explicit engineering programs for the Elgin Regional Office. The ideal candidate will assist a higher-level engineer in the investigation of the design, location, construction, maintenance, or inspection of subsystems of public and private facilities relating to Public Water Supplies.
Essential Functions
30% 1. Assists higher level staff to gain knowledge and training in conducting routine engineering evaluations of public water supplies for the Northern Region, Elgin Regional Office, Field Operations Section (FOS), Division of Public Water Supplies, Bureau of Water (BOW);
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- Assists in conducting routine engineering evaluations of public water supplies, follow-up visits to determine compliance status, and final loan inspections for projects funded through the BOW’s Infrastructure Financial Assistance Section (IFAS)
- Prepares for supervisor’s close review, routine engineering evaluation reports/documents detailing areas of the evaluated facilities that are non-compliant with State/Federal laws, rules/regulations, policies/procedures, and specific actions required to bring facilities into compliance
- Conducts activities that utilize safety equipment and performs physical activity to meet safety standards to comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120
- Travels in performance of duties
20% 2. Assists in investigating/evaluating/monitoring routine citizen complaints/inquiries regarding public water supplies;
- Supporting Permit Section staff by obtaining routine information related to the public water supply through field inspections and the development of related facility inventory data.
Essential Functions (Continued)
20% 3. Assists in responding to public water supply emergencies;
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- Providing routine assistance/guidance in restoring impacted community water supplies to normal operation.
- Communicating with public water supply officials in resolving managerial/technical/financial problems.
10% 4. Gains knowledge and receives training in providing routine assistance/guidance to officials/consultants in resolving routine operational issues and improving water quality;
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- Reviewing previous correspondence/inspection reports to obtain necessary information.
- Assisting Compliance Assurance Section (CAS) in operator certification process.
- Reviewing operational/contractual agreements between certified operators and public water supplies.
Essential Functions (Continued)
10% 5. Gains knowledge and receives training in collaborating with Region FOS Manager and/or Working Supervisor, CAS, and Agency Division of Legal Counsel (DLC) in evaluation of enforcement priorities;
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- Reviewing enforcement documents.
- Preparing/providing enforcement recommendations.
05% 6. Attends and observes meetings with local officials and site representatives;
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- Gains knowledge and receives training in interpreting laws, rules/regulations, policies/procedures.
- Attends and observes seminars and conferences.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college with a bachelor's degree in an engineering science. Typically, the subject matter would involve the type of coursework associated with environmental (sanitary, hydraulic, hydrology, and air pollution specialties), civil (sanitary, hydraulic, and hydrology specialties), general, industrial, mechanical, chemical, public health, electronic, acoustical or aeronautical engineering or engineering mechanics or a closely related engineering specialty.
- Requires no previous experience.
- This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers the ability to utilize a personal computer with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access software.
- Prefers ability to prepare clear and concise written reports and correspondence, good organizational skills and decision-making abilities.
- Prefers ability to establish and maintain oral communication and working relationships with municipal officials, facility operators and owners, plant managers, or their representatives.
- Prefers a knowledge of public water treatment facilities, and related techniques, procedures, and processes.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires a current and valid driver’s license.
- Requires the ability to travel.
- Requires the ability to pass a name-based background check.
Work Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday
Work Location: 595 S State St, Elgin, Illinois, 60123
Agency Contact:
Chris Steinkruger
Email: Christopher.E.Steinkruger@Illinois.gov
Phone #:217-558-1256
Posting Group: Environmental & Natural Resources; Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
This title is within the Upward Mobility Program. General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Title Descriptions. There are three categories of UMP titles: 1) certificate titles which require passing a written proficiency exam; 2) credential titles which require the possession of a specified college degree and/or licensure; and 3) dual titles for which a certificate may be earned by following either the certificate or credential pathway.
This position [DOES NOT] contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
Revolving Door:
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.
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