ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST IV
Des Plaines, IL, US, 60016
Job Requisition ID: 50343
Closing Date: 10/15/2025
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Class Title: ENVIRON PROTECTION SPEC IV - 13824
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $7,787 monthly; Full Range $7,787 - $11,450 monthly.
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, 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.
***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?
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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.
Job Overview
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Bureau of Air (BOA), Division of Air Pollution Control, Field Operations Section, Northern Region Unit B, is seeking an Environmental Protection Specialist IV to serve as a working supervisor responsible for coordinating engineering staff activities for a group of technical professionals. 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 IEPA 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 Working Supervisor responsible for coordinating engineering staff activities for the technical
professional for the Bureau of Air, Field Operations Section, Northern Region, Unit B; - Conducts highly technical plant site inspections/investigations at industrial facilities statewide;
- Responds to environmental incidents;
- Develops appropriate compliance terms to address any identified violations;
- Develops, maintains and updates Agency data systems and assignment tracking and scheduling system(s).
- Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of 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 (Used for certain BU Employees only)
- Requires two years of experience in interpreting and applying State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to
air pollution. - Requires two years of experience in conducting compliance inspections or evaluations of Division of Air Pollution Control
permitted sources. - Requires two years of experience with the principles and operations of air emission sources and air pollution control
equipment.
Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)
- Prefers two years of experience in interpreting and applying State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to air
pollution. - Prefers two years of experience in conducting compliance inspections or evaluations of Division of Air Pollution Control
permitted sources. - Prefers two years of experience with the principles and operations of air emission sources and air pollution control.
- Prefers two years of experience with environmental control systems, facilities, and related techniques, procedures, and
processes. - Prefers two years of experience in applying state laws, rules, regulations and standards pertaining to environmental control
or pollution abatement. - Prefers extensive knowledge of techniques relative to the supervision of a technical and/or professional staff.
- Prefers extensive knowledge of modern inspectional and investigative techniques and procedures.
- Prefers the ability to prepare detailed and comprehensive reports of complex and sensitive field inspection and/or
investigations. - Prefers the ability to analyze and interpret complex and extensive scientific data relating to facilities, installations,
equipment, and environmental control systems and processes. - Prefers the 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 a current and valid driver’s license.
- Requires the ability to travel.
- Requires ability to pass physical exam intended to determine if medically fit to wear respiratory protection and function in
high heat stress situations while wearing chemical protective clothing per 29 CFR 1910.12. - Requires ability to lift heavy sampling equipment (e.g. 50 pounds).
- 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.
*All conditions of employment listed 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: 9511 Harrison St, Des Plaines, Illinois, 60016
Agency Contact: Chris Steinkruger
Email: Christopher.E.Steinkruger@illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-558-1256
Posting Group: Environmental & Natural Resources
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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