VEHICLE EMISSION COMPLIANCE INSPECTOR
Des Plaines, IL, US, 60016
Job Requisition ID: 59499
Opening Date: 10/09/2026
Closing Date: 10/26/2026
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Class Title: VEHICLE EMISS COMPLIANCE INSPEC (47580)
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $4,915 monthly; Full Range $4,915 - $6,563 monthly.
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC029 Paraprofessional Investigatory & Law Enforcement Employees, Meat and Poultry Inspectors, and Meat and Poultry Inspector Trainees, IFPE. The RC-033 bargaining unit merged into RC-029 bargaining unit effective May 15, 2014.
Merit Comp Code:
Work Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday 1 hr lunch
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: It is required that a person reports to the headquarters on this job position as necessary (could be weekly, monthly, or other schedule) dependent on operational need
Headquarter Location: 9511 W Harrison St, Des Plaines, Illinois, 60016
Work County: Cook
Agency Contact: Chris Steinkruger
Email: Christopher.E.Steinkruger@illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-558-1256
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?
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.
Job Overview
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Bureau of Air (BOA), Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance (VIM), Compliance, Des Plaines Regional Office is seeking to hire a Vehicle Emission Compliance Inspector. This position audits the performance of vehicle emissions inspections required by the Vehicle Emissions Inspection Law as well as related contractual services provided by a contractor for adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and vehicle emissions testing contract. The ideal candidate must be capable of communicating 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 a Vehicle Emissions Compliance Inspector for the Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance (VIM), Field
Operations, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA): - Conducts compliance reviews of contractor provided services.
- Responds to inquiries from contractor staff, Agency staff, motorists, and the general public concerning operation
of the Illinois vehicle emissions testing program. - Utilizes established Agency guidelines for emissions standards and Acceptance Test Procedures.
- 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 high school with one year of work experience involving
motor vehicle sales representative, auto emission tester, motor vehicle repair, quality assurance inspector or inspectors in the
motor vehicle industry.
Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)
- Prefers good hearing and verbal communication skills.
- Prefers ability to tolerate elevated levels of auto emissions which may be a potential hazard to those subject to or affected
by heart/or lung disorders. - Prefers ability to learn and to apply working knowledge of the vehicle emission standards and pertinent requirements of
state and federal law. - Prefers ability to learn and to apply elementary knowledge of terminology used in repair trade and working knowledge of
repair costs. - Prefers ability to recognize by sight the various emission components and to verify the repairs completed when checking
component replacements. - Prefers the ability to explain test results in general terms.
- Prefers the ability to explain statutory grievance process to affected motorists.
- Prefers the ability to work with the public under stress conditions.
- Prefers the ability to use extensive interpersonal relations skills.
- Prefers the ability to utilize a personal computer with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel software.
Prefers ability to work independently. - Prefers minimum one year work experience in training or mentoring others in reviewing vehicle emissions testing and
compliance.
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 ability to attend seminars, conference, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other
industry related topics to the job duties. - Requires the ability to remain standing for extended periods of time.
- Requires the ability to pass a name-based background check.
*The condition of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job
description.
This position [DOES NOT] contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
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.
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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