ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ENGINEER I (UMP)
Des Plaines, IL, US, 60016
Job Requisition ID: 48195
Closing Date: 07/14/2025
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Class Title: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ENG I - 13791
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,319 a month; Full Range $6,319 - $7,227 a month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC063
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.
Posting Identification Number 48195
Environmental Protection Engineer I
***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.
Why Work for Illinois?
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Position Overview
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Bureau of Water (BOW), Public Water Supplies (PWS), Unit B is seeking to hire an Environmental Protection Engineer I. This position assists in and receives training from high-level staff in performing engineering reviews of plans and specifications submitted by applicant and/or applicants’ representative for construction and/or modification of water main extensions and new PWS Permit Program treatment plants and/or improvements plans of existing treatment plants for the PWS Permit Program. 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 position requires confidentiality and professionalism, often under sensitive and controversial circumstances. The ideal candidate will also need to be able to communicate effectively verbally, electronically, and in writing with both internal and external stakeholders.
Essential Functions
- Assists in and receives training from high-level staff in performing engineering reviews of plans and specifications submitted by applicant and/or applicants’ representative for construction and/or modification of water main extensions and new Public Water Supplies Permit Program treatment plants and/or improvements plans of existing treatment plants for the Public Water Supplies Permit Program, Division of Public Water Supplies, Bureau of Water.
- Assists in and receives training in providing support to intra-agency programs directly related to the safe treatment of water provided by community water supplies in Illinois.
- Participates and observes higher-level staff in meetings with local officials, applicants and/or applicants, representatives, conferences, workshops and training programs to gain knowledge of the Public Water Supplies Permit Program policies, rules and regulations.
- Participates in and provides assistance in the implementation of Public Water Supplies’ Permit Program rules and regulations.
- 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 (In Order of Significance)
- Prefers the ability to utilize a personal computer with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access software.
- Prefers proficiency in engineering calculations and judgment.
- Prefers ability to understand oral and written instructions.
- Prefers good verbal communication skills.
- Prefers ability to understand rules and regulations.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Requires a 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: 9511 W Harrison Street, Des Plaines, Illinois, 60016
Agency Contact: Joe Mercier
Email: joseph.mercier@illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-785-2361
Posting Group: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
This title is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP). General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Titles. To utilize upward mobility contractual rights for this position, employees must apply internally and must upload a copy of the UMP grade notice to their application documents prior to submission. UMP grades can be uploaded to the Additional Documents OR Grade Documentation section of the application.
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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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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