ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION GEOLOGIST IV
Springfield, IL, US, 62704
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Class Title: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION GEOLOGIST IV (13804)
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Closing Date/Time: 04/01/2025
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $7,491 monthly; Full Range $7,491 - $11,015 monthly.
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC063
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 45792
Environmental Protection Geologist IV
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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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Job Overview
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Deputy Bureau Chief/Bureau of Land (BOL), Permit Section, Groundwater Unit A is seeking to hire an Environmental Protection Geologist IV. This position requires a Licensed Professional Geologist to perform a variety of geologic and hydrogeologic analysis pertaining to permit review of groundwater systems for the Bureau in accordance with regulations pertaining to groundwater including but not limited to, 35 IAC, Subtitle F, Part 620 and 35 IAC, Subtitle G rules.
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 to the geology staff in the Groundwater Unit A, Permit Section, in the Bureau of
Land (BOL); - Prepares and coordinates highly technical and specialized reports incorporating geologic and hydrogeologic data;
- Serves as the Technical Expert on highly complex, sensitive, and controversial geologic and hydrogeologic
projects; - Serves as a consultant in the interpretation and evaluation of the groundwater permit application processes;
- Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated
above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires possession of Illinois license as a Registered Professional Geologist.
- Requires bachelor’s degree in geology including 12-16 semester credit hours in groundwater geology, hydrology, soil
physics, and/or soil chemistry.
- Requires four years professional experience as an Environmental Protection Geologist or as an Environmental Protection
Specialist with equivalent professional geologic science experience or equivalent professional geological sciences work
experience.
Specialized Skills
- Requires four years experience in interpreting and administering State and Federal regulations in accordance with RCRA
including, but not limited to, permitting pursuant to 35 IAC, Subtitle G rules.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers 4 years experience in interpreting and applying State and Federal regulations in accordance with RCRA including,
but not limited to, permitting pursuant to 35 IAC, Subtitle G rules.
- Prefers 4 years of experience serving as a mentor and senior member of a team of professionals engaged in geologic and
hydrogeologic surveys and investigations.
- Prefers 4 years of experience evaluating and analyzing geologic and hydrogeologic data and making recommendations
from conclusions.
- Prefers 4 years of experience in the use and application of geologic instruments and understanding of the data the
instruments provide.
- Prefers 4 years of experience in advising and cooperating with private and local organizations and stakeholders.
- Prefers extensive knowledge of groundwater geologic and hydrogeologic methods, procedures, and techniques.
- Prefers extensive knowledge in communicating with all levels of stakeholders in an organization both internal and external.
- Prefers the ability to utilize a personal computer with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access software.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires a valid driver’s license.
- Requires the ability to travel.
- Requires ability to pass a name-based background check.
- As required by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120, this position will be required to take (within 90 days of employment) and maintain
working knowledge of (8 hr. annual refresher) and/or certification to ensure position is up to date with laws, rules, and
regulations to maintain compliance with IL Department of Labor Occupational Safety Regulations:24-hour OSHA Training.
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: 2520 West Iles Avenue Springfield, IL 62704
Agency Contact: Chris Steinkruger
Email: Christopher.E.Steinkruger@illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-558-1256
Posting Group: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics; 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.
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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