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SalaryAgency : Environmental Protection Agency
Closing Date/Time: 04/07/2024
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5,845.00/Month, CBA Language Applies-Full Range $5,845 - $6,685 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 2
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 Number36333-ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ENGINEER I (UMP)
***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*
Job Overview
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Bureau of Air (BOA), Air Quality Planning Section, Regulatory Development Unit, Emissions Inventory is seeking to hire an Environmental Protection Engineer I. This position performs a variety of closely supervised functions that are designed to provide a basic introduction to, and training in the explicit engineering programs for the Regulatory Development Unit. The ideal candidate will assist a higher-level ENGINEER In the investigation of the design, location, construction, maintenance, or inspection of subsystems of public and private facilities relating to Emissions Inventory.
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
30% 1. Receives instruction and guidance in the development and evaluation of air pollution emissions inventory system data and emissions control technologies in the Regulatory Development Unit, Air Quality Planning Section, Air Pollution Control Division, Bureau of Air.
- Assists higher level staff in the input and evaluation of routine air pollution emissions inventory system data.
- Assists in the review of routine permit applications, engineering reports, field inspection reports, manufacturing directories and code tables for pertinent inventory information.
25% 2. Assists higher level staff to gain knowledge and training in the collection of routine engineering data.
- Performing engineering calculations, interpreting trends, identifying priority areas,
- In preparing graphical depictions of emissions data to aid in the Section’s pollution control decision making process.
- Interpreting applicable laws, rules/regulations, and policies/procedures.
20% 3. Assists higher level staff in the design and preparation of techniques and routine technical scientific reports utilized in evaluating completeness and accuracy of the air pollution database and correcting data deficiencies.
- In assisting, advising, and conferring with Bureau staff regarding the development and maintenance of other routine technical and scientific databases associated with air pollution control.
Essential Functions (Continued)
10% 4. Participates and observes higher level staff in the development of specialized tools (e.g., computer programs, data handling systems, guidelines, etc.) utilized for the analysis and improvement of obtaining, storing, retrieving, and analyzing routine emission inventory data.
10% 5. Participates and observes higher level staff in meeting with industry and government representatives to support the compilation of a current and accurate air emissions database.
- In providing testimony to the Pollution Control Board in support of regulatory proposals involving emission control technologies.
- Travels in performance of duties.
05% 6. 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 completion of four years of college with a bachelor's degree in an engineering science. Typically, the subject matter would involve the type of coursework associated with environmental (sanitary, hydraulic, hydrology, and air pollution specialties), civil (sanitary, hydraulic, and hydrology specialties), general, industrial, mechanical, chemical, public health, electronic, acoustical, or aeronautical engineering or engineering mechanics or a closely related engineering specialty.
- Requires no previous experience.
- This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Prefers the ability to utilize a personal computer and knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel software.
2. Prefers the ability to follow oral and written instructions; and to plan, schedule, and prioritize daily work.
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 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:
Chris Steinkruger
Email: Christopher.E.Steinkruger@Illinois.gov
Phone #:217-558-1256
Posting Group: Environmental & Natural Resources; Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
This title is within the Upward Mobility Program. General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Title Descriptions. There are three categories of UMP titles: 1) certificate titles which require passing a written proficiency exam; 2) credential titles which require the possession of a specified college degree and/or licensure; and 3) dual titles for which a certificate may be earned by following either the certificate or credential pathway.
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.
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