ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST IV
Marion, IL, US, 62959
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Class Title: ENVIRON PROTECTION SPEC IV - 13824
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Closing Date/Time: 03/26/2025
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $7,491 monthly; Full Range $7,491 - $11,015 monthly.
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Williamson
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 Number 45618
Environmental Protection Specialist IV
***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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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 Water (BOW), Division of Water Pollution Control (DWPC), Surface Water Section (SWS), Southern Monitoring Unit (CMU) is seeking to hire an Environmental Protection Specialist IV (EPS IV). This position will serve as a working supervisor of professional staff engaged duties related to the Surface Water Section and serve as a technical expert on field sampling activities, standard operating procedures, and quality assurance training. The successful candidate will have experience in planning and conducting water quality and biological monitoring activities and reporting results. As an EPS IV, you will also be drafting and reviewing technical documents including standard operating procedures, quality assurance plans, guidance documents, and permit applications. You will also be applying complex scientific principles to coordinate and conduct water resource assessments and listings as required by the Federal Clean Water Act.
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 the Working Supervisor/Technical Expert to the staff of the Northern, Central and
Southern Monitoring Unit, Southern Region, Surface Water Section, in the Division of Water
Pollution Control/Bureau of Water, engaged in stream and lake monitoring to support the
Ambient Water Quality Monitoring Network, Intensive Basin Survey, Facility Related Stream
Survey, Ambient Lake, and Harmful Algal Bloom programs in Southern Illinois; - Directs and participates with staff engaged in water quality and biological monitoring
activities; - Coordinates and conducts highly complex water resource assessments and listings as required
pursuant to Sections 305(b) and 303(d) of the Federal Clean Water Act; - Serves as technical expert participating, coordinating, implementing and advising on
specialized surface water related activities and environmental investigations; - Provides highly technical/scientific input and analysis on;
- 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
the physical, life, or environmental sciences, engineering, or geology.
- Requires four years of professional experience in the field of environmental protection or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers at least four (4) years of experience with lakes and/or streams in monitoring program design and sampling
techniques.
- Prefers at least four (4) years of experience collecting, managing, analyzing, and interpreting scientific monitoring
information when assessing the quality of lakes and streams required by the Federal Clean Water Act.
- Prefers at least four (4) years of experience in providing interpretations and preparing reports of complex chemical,
physical, and biological investigations.
- Prefers at least four (4) years of experience utilizing a personal computer with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access, Excel,
presentation software, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and statistical analysis packages.
- Prefers at least four (4) years of experience supervising technical and/or professional staff in a private or public
organization.
- Prefers ability to establish and maintain liaison with municipal officials, facility owners and operators, plant managers or
their representatives, and agency professional staff.
- Prefers extensive knowledge of state laws, rules, regulations, and standards pertaining to environmental control or pollution
abatement.
- Prefers a master’s degree with graduate coursework or primary research in aquatic ecology, limnology, freshwater
science, or a closely related field.
Specialized Skills
- Requires four years of experience with lake, stream, and Lake Michigan monitoring program design and sampling
techniques.
- Requires four years of experience collecting, managing, analyzing, and interpreting scientific monitoring information when
assessing the quality of lakes, streams, and Lake Michigan required by the Federal Clean Water Act.
- Requires four years of experience in providing interpretations and preparing reports of complex chemical, physical, and
biological investigations.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires a current and valid driver’s license.
- Requires the ability to travel.
- Requires the ability to swim, to lift, carry, and transport loads weighing up to 60 lbs.
- Requires the ability to work under adverse environmental conditions.
- Requires the ability to operate small watercraft (e.g., canoes, boats with outboard motors weighing up to
60 pounds, with ability to lift outboard motors) while collecting environmental samples.
- Requires the ability to pass a name-based background check.
* 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: 2309 W Main St Marion, IL 62959-1187
Agency Contact: Chris Steinkruger
Email: Christopher.E.Steinkruger@illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-558-1256
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.
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.
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