ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ENGINEER III
Chicago, IL, US, 60603
Job Requisition ID: 50342
Closing Date: 10/24/2025
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Class Title: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ENG III - 13793
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option:
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,242 monthly; Full Range $6,242 - $9,021 monthly.
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
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.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ENGINEER III
Req 50342
***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.
Sponsorship for Employment
The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
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.
Position Overview
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Bureau of Air (BOA), Compliance, Unit C is seeking an Environmental Protection Engineer III to perform engineering duties associated with air pollution compliance reviews and violations. The 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
- Conducts complex engineering analysis and coordinates compliance activities on assigned matters consistent with applicable laws, regulations, procedures, policies and guidance for the Bureau of Air (BOA), Air Pollution Control (APC), Compliance, Compliance Unit C.
- Conducts complex engineering reviews.
- Provides complex engineering/technical support for the activities of the Bureau and Legal Counsel.
- Attends and participates in training seminars, workshops and conferences, source inspections and observations, administrative hearings and litigation proceedings.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required that 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 two years of professional engineering experience in one of the fields listed above.
- A master's degree in engineering or business administration may be substituted for the required experience.
Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)
- Prefers two (2) years of experience managing a Section 31 caseload with multiple cases, conducting complex engineering reviews and evaluations of violation memos, inspection reports and compliance reports from the regulated community within the context and framework of State and Federal Air regulations and statutes.
- Prefers the ability to develop technical engineering reports.
- Prefers the ability to explain and interpret agency policy and regulations.
- Prefers the ability to consult with and advise members of consulting engineering firms concerning design and construction
details of facilities and devices for the control of environmental conditions. - Prefers the ability to evaluate the design, construction, maintenance or operation of environmental control devices and facilities.
- Prefers the ability to utilize a personal computer with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access and Excel software.
Specialized Skills
- Of the two (2) years of required experience; requires two (2) years of experience managing a Bureau of Air (BOA) Section 31 caseload with multiple cases, conducting complex engineering reviews and evaluations of Permit Section violation memos, Field Operation Section inspection reports and compliance reports from the regulated community within the context and framework of BOA permits and State and Federal Air regulations and statutes.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Requires ability to pass a name-based background check.
- Requires the ability to travel.
- Requires a valid and current driver’s license.
- 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.
- 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. - *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 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday
Work Location: 115 S Lasalle St, Chicago, Illinois, 60603
Agency Contact: Joe Mercier
Email: joseph.mercier@illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-785-2361
Posting Group: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
This position [DOES] 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.
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