Job Requisition ID: 43638
Closing Date/Time: 12/26/2024
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Class Title: ENVIRON PROTECTION SPEC IV - 13824
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $7,491.00/Month, Full Range $7,491.00-$11,015.00 Monthly
Job Type:
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# 43638
***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 Bureau of Air/Air Pollution Control is seeking a qualified individual to serve as the Emissions Inventory System Data (EISD), Technical Expert, Environmental Protection Specialist IV. Regulatory Development Unit in the Air Quality Planning Section located in Springfield, IL. The selected candidate will possess expert technical and scientific skills and have the ability to provide guidance to both internal and external stakeholders and conduct complex technical evaluations of air pollution emissions inventory system data.
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
- Serves as Emissions Inventory System Data (EISD), Technical Expert conducting and advising on activities related to Emissions Inventory System Data (EISD) in the Regulatory Development Unit, Air Quality Planning Section (AQPS), Air Pollution Control (APC) Division, Bureau of Air (BOA).
- Serves as technical expert in the EISD management.
- Collects complex technical and scientific data.
- Designs and prepares techniques and highly complex technical scientific reports utilized in evaluating completeness and accuracy of the air pollution database and correcting data deficiencies.
- Provides consultative services in meetings with industry and government representatives to support the compilation of a current and accurate air emissions database.
- 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 the completion of four years college with coursework in physical, life, or environmental sciences, engineering, or geology.
- Requires four years of professional experience in the field of environmental protection or a related field.
Specialized Skills
Of the four years of required experience, requires four years of experience in the following:
- The collection and compiling of data related to Annual Emissions Reports in Illinois and the annual submission of the state’s emissions inventory.
- In working with databases utilizing an open database connectivity (ODBC) interface for Microsoft Access and Oracle databases to append, delete, and edit data.
- Experience utilizing Microsoft Access databases including creating queries and use of SQL code for data management and extraction from the Agency’s databases.
- Experience in the use of Oracle SQL queries as an Oracle database administrator (dba).
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers at least (4) four years of experience in the collection and compiling of data related to Annual Emissions Reports and the annual submission of a state’s emissions inventory.
- Prefers at least (4) four years of experience in working with databases utilizing an open database connectivity (ODBC) interface for Microsoft Access and Oracle databases to append, delete, and edit data
- Prefers at least (4) four years of experience and skill in utilizing Microsoft Access databases including creating queries and use of SQL code for data management and extraction from the databases.
- Prefers at least (4) four years of experience in the use of Oracle SQL queries and as an Oracle database administrator (dba).
- Prefers at least (4) four years of experience in applying and interpreting state and federal laws, rules, regulations concerning environmental protection or pollution control and to explain to individuals the techniques and procedures utilized in enforcing the laws, rules, and regulations.
- Prefers ability to analyze and interpret complex and extensive scientific data relating to facilities, installations, equipment and environmental control systems and processes.
- Prefers ability to establish and maintain liaison with municipal officials, facility owners and operators, plant managers, or their representatives, and agency professional staff.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires the ability to travel.
- Requires a valid driver’s license.
- Requires the ability to pass a name based background check.
- 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.
*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: Springfield - 1021 N Grand Ave E
Agency Contact:
Kathy Taylor
Kathy.Taylor@Illinois.gov
(217)785-1745
Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
This position [DOES] 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 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 state’s 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.
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”) or may be subject to a fine.
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