SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN

Position Overview

The Bureau of Air is seeking an experienced and motivated professional to serve as Unit Manager of the Permit Section’s Modeling Unit in Springfield, Illinois. We are looking for a candidate with a strong background in air dispersion modeling for PSD permits for emission sources and air pollution control equipment, as well as proven experience leading or managing technical modelers.

The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. In this role, you will oversee a small team of technical professionals and regularly collaborate with colleagues across the Bureau of Air, the U.S. EPA, regulated industry, public interest groups, and your Section Manager. If you are a collaborative leader who thrives in a dynamic, mission-driven environment, we encourage you to apply.

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

• Plans, directs, and coordinates the activities of the Modeling Unit comprised of a large engineering and technical staff engaged in the performance of detailed air quality studies and modeling.
• Develops and implements specific State programs which involve stringent restrictions imposed by both State and Federal regulations regarding Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Environmental Justice (EJ) air quality reviews (reviews modeling protocols, evaluates model inputs and outputs, performs modeling audits).
• Coordinates the review and evaluation of technical reports describing results and recommendations, based on air quality studies performed by staff.
• Supervises the development of special tools (e.g., computer programs data-handling system, guidelines, procedures, etc.) which enable the Agency to maintain state-of-the-art capabilities with regard to air quality analyses activities.
• Consults with other Division/Agency staff, environmental groups, governmental bodies, industry, and public concerning air dispersion modeling.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college.
• Requires four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of air pollution control permitting or air quality modeling.

Preferred Qualifications (In order of Significance)

• At least (4) four years working supervisor or managerial experience in the field of air emission sources and air pollution control equipment.
• At least (4) four years’ experience in writing, reviewing, and issuing PSD permits or conducting air quality modeling for air emission sources and air pollution control equipment.
• At least (4) four years’ experience in applying state and federal laws, rules, and regulations pertinent to PSD permitting or air quality modeling of air emission sources and air pollution control equipment.
• At least (4) four years’ experience in developing, analyzing, interpreting, and implementing programs and policies related to PSD permitting or air quality modeling of air emission sources and air pollution control equipment.
• At least (4) four years’ experience in communicating with stakeholders at all levels of an organization, both internal and external.
• At least (4) four years’ experience in preparing and presenting comprehensive reports, memos, correspondence, etc. in a clear and concise manner.
• At least (4) years’ experience utilizing a personal computer with knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel software.
• Prefers possession of a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Physical Science, Environmental Science, or Engineering.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to work at various times outside of normal office hours to meet deadlines.
• Requires ability to work overtime.
• Requires ability to travel.
• Requires a valid and current driver’s license.
• Requires ability to pass a name-based background check.
• Requires ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• 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.
• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.

*The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties listed in the job description.