Job Requisition ID: 42957
Closing Date/Time: 12/22/2024
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Class Title: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ENG I - 13791
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option:
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,079.00/Month Full Range $6,079-$6,952 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC063
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 42957
***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.
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Position Overview
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Bureau of Air (BOA), Compliance Section, Source Monitoring unit, Des Plaines 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 Compliance SectionThe ideal candidate for this position will be organized, detailed, and possess the ability to adapt to change in a collaborative, fast paced environment. The ideal candidate will also need to be able to communicate effectively verbally, electronically and in writing with both internal and external stakeholders.
The benefits of working at the EPA 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
- Assist higher level engineers in routine engineering reviews to gain knowledge in source emissions testing and monitoring for Bureau of Air (BOA), Air Pollution Control (APC), Compliance.
- Assist higher level engineers in routine on-site facility engineering investigations and evaluations related to emission control and monitoring.
- Assist higher level engineers in routine facility engineering investigations and evaluations related to emission control and monitoring.
- Provides engineering/technical assistance to Permit, Compliance and Legal staff in the development of permit conditions and regulatory and enforcement actions involving air emission controls and measurement.
- Observes and participates in compliance conferences, including the violation notice and enforcement process, between Agency and industry, to address non-compliance relating to stack testing and other issues involving atmospheric emissions and procedures to monitor those emissions.
- Assists in the preparation and presentation of visible emission reading training (smoke school) twice yearly for personnel from the agency, local governments, and industry; includes set-up and operation of equipment instruction in proper procedures, and grading of test papers.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
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 prepare technical engineering reports.
- Prefers the ability to make mathematical computations and calculations involving the application of standard theory.
- Prefers the ability to independently conduct routine engineering investigations and assist higher level engineering personnel in making complex or difficult investigations.
- Prefers the ability to conduct personal interviews concerning routine problems with a wide variety of representatives of the general public.
- Prefers the ability to utilize a personal computer with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel software.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires a valid and current appropriate drivers’ license.
- Requires the ability to travel in performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
- Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.
- Requires the ability to climb ladders, stairs, catwalks, scaffolding and smokestacks 75 feet or more in height.
- Requires the ability to pass a name-based background check.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: 8:30-5 Mon-Fri
Work Location: Des Plaines - 9511 W Harrison Street
Agency Contact:
Kathy Taylor
Kathy.Taylor@Illinois.gov
(217)785-1745
Posting Group: Environmental & Natural Resources
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).
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.
Agency Mission: The mission of the Illinois EPA 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. The Illinois EPA works to safeguard natural resources from pollution to provide a healthy environment. By partnering with businesses, local governments, and the public, the Illinois EPA is dedicated to continued protection of the air we
breathe and our water and land resources.
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.”
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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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
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