ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST I

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Date:  Oct 16, 2024
Location: 

Springfield, IL, US, 62702

Job Requisition ID:  42131

Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Class Title: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPEC I - 13821 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None 
Closing Date/Time: 10/29/2024
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $4,766 monthly; Full Range $4,766 - $6,632 monthly.
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
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  42131

(Job Assignment Only: Targeted title for Life Sciences Career Trainee Bid Req# 42130)

 

***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. 

*Answer all questions thoroughly-DO NOT STATE SEE RESUME*

 

Position Overview

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Bureau of Land (BOL), Materials Management and Compliance Section, within Compliance & Reporting Unit is seeking an Environmental Protection Specialist I. This position observes, participates in, and assist with conducting routine technical and scientific activities. The ideal candidate for this position will be organized, detailed, and possess the ability to adapt to change in a collaborative, fast paced environment. This 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 EPA 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

  • Observes, participates in, and assist with the Hazardous Waste Management (HWM) program, in the Bureau of Land (BOL), Materials Management and Compliance.
  • Participates in the oversight and direction of the Special Waste Management (SWM) program and other routine reports related to both hazardous and non-hazardous waste, including, but not limited to, Potentially Infectious Medical Waste (PIMW) annual reports, PIMW transport fee quarterly reports, and non-hazardous Solid Waste Annual Report Site info forms, in the Bureau of Land (BOL), Materials Management and Compliance Section (MMCS), within Compliance & Reporting Unit.   
  • Observes and assists in responding to both internal and external routine problems related to annual reporting as it pertains to hazardous waste, hazardous and non-hazardous special waste, PIMW and the RCRA USEPA manifest database.

  • Observes and assists in technical review of fees remitted to IEPA by landfills and other regulated entities to ensure compliance with applicable state law.

  • Observes and assists higher level specialists in implementation of the State of Illinois’ administration of waste manifest programs as required by state and federal law.

  • Attends and participates in communications with trade and government associations.

  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires the knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of four years of college with coursework in the physical, life or environmental sciences and requires either:

a) one year of professional experience in pollution abatement or a related field, or
b) completion of an agency approved training program.
     OR

Requires a master’s degree with coursework in the physical, life, or environmental sciences.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prefers working knowledge of modern inspectional and investigative techniques and procedures.
  • Prefers working knowledge of modern environmental control systems, facilities, techniques and procedures.
  • Prefers working knowledge of state laws, rules and regulations as pertaining to environmental protection or pollution abatement.
  • Prefers ability to prepare comprehensive, technical, and scientific reports of field investigations and/or inspections. 
  • Prefers ability to analyze and interpret the scientific data of plans for facilities, installations and equipment.
  • Prefers ability to establish and maintain working relationships with municipal officials, facility operators and owners, plant managers, or their representatives. 
  • Prefers ability to interpret pertinent state laws, rules, regulations, policies, or procedures of the agency to individuals and municipal bodies.
  • Prefers the ability to utilize a personal computer with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel software.

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 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.

Work Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday  
Work Location:
1021 North Grand Avenue East, Springfield, IL 62702  
Agency Contact: Joe Mercier

Email: joseph.mercier@illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-785-2361
Posting Group: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

 

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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