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Form of workAgency : Department of Natural Resources
Closing Date/Time: 02/06/2024
Salary: $5,051.00 - $7,424.00 per month
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Franklin
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 12-73-34836
Position Overview
This position is critical to perform engineering work and develop the reclamation plans necessary to utilize these funds and put contractors to work.
Job Responsibilities
1. Under general supervision of Southern Region Design Unit Supervisor, assists Engineers in investigating of abandoned mined properties:
2. Analyzes and performs engineering calculations for the reclamation designs utilized to abate abandoned mined hazards.
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3. Assist with the inspection of awarded construction projects to ensure the construction is completed according to the plans and specifications of abandoned mine projects.
4. Performs other duties as required or assigned that are reasonable within the scope of the abovementioned duties.
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 one year of professional engineering experience in one of the fields listed above. A master's degree in engineering or business administration may be substituted for the required experience.
Preferred Qualifications
(1) year of preparing technical engineering reports.
(1) year of calculating mathematical computations; calculations involving the application of standard theory.
(1) year of conducting independent engineering investigations.
Employment Conditions
All applicants must be able to meet the following Conditions of Employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position. The State of Illinois complies with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.
1. Possession of a valid Driver's License
2. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
3. Ability to work overtime.
4. Ability to pass background check.
Agency Statement
Charged with preserving, protecting, and promoting Illinois' natural resources, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) employees oversee water, wildlife, wetlands and oil wells, parks, historic sites - and everything in between. Employment opportunities vary greatly, often providing employees the chance to work indoors and out in a dynamic yet relaxed environment. Working for the State of Illinois, IDNR employees receive excellent benefits, including health, vision and dental insurance; a retirement plan and deferred compensation options; state holidays and other time off; as well as pre-tax benefit programs.
The Office of Mines and Minerals (OMM) is comprised of four divisions: Land Reclamation, Abandoned Mine Lands Reclamation, Mine Safety and Training, and Blasting, Explosives and Aggregate Reclamation. Within these divisions, the office:
In addition, the office is charged with ensuring the health and safety of the thousands of mine workers through the Mine Safety and Training Division, and through administering the Abandoned Mined Land Reclamation program, provides reclamation ensuring public and environmental safety from abandoned mine sites.
Work Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Work Location: Illinois Department of Natural Resources, 503 E. Main Street, Benton, IL 62812
Agency Contact:
Vicky Fowler
Email: Vicky Fowler@illinois.gov
Phone #:217-785-5387
Job Family: Environmental & Natural Resources
This position DOES NOT contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the "Apply" button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees - a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the "View Profile" link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
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.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your "junk mail", "spam", or "other" folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
Closing Date/Time: 02/06/2024
Salary: $5,051.00 - $7,424.00 per month
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Franklin
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 12-73-34836
Position Overview
This position is critical to perform engineering work and develop the reclamation plans necessary to utilize these funds and put contractors to work.
Job Responsibilities
1. Under general supervision of Southern Region Design Unit Supervisor, assists Engineers in investigating of abandoned mined properties:
- Travels to mine sites to conduct field studies and prepares technical reports that identify environmental safety hazards on abandoned mined properties.
- Analyzes collected water, groundwater and soil samples and prepares reports for resolution of water contamination and soil property analysis, for Supervisor and staff.
- Formulates potential reclamation concepts; prepares technical documents used for potential reclamation concepts.
2. Analyzes and performs engineering calculations for the reclamation designs utilized to abate abandoned mined hazards.
- Analyzes site mapping and survey data to quantify earth grading values.
- Assists in preparing reclamation design plans using standard engineering practices and principles.
- Determines pay item quantity calculations utilizing (CAD) software for construction bids and contractors preparing bid for reclamation projects.
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3. Assist with the inspection of awarded construction projects to ensure the construction is completed according to the plans and specifications of abandoned mine projects.
- Composes construction inspection reports and documentation.
- Oversees the surveying line and grade checks and quantity calculations.
4. Performs other duties as required or assigned that are reasonable within the scope of the abovementioned duties.
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 one year of professional engineering experience in one of the fields listed above. A master's degree in engineering or business administration may be substituted for the required experience.
Preferred Qualifications
(1) year of preparing technical engineering reports.
(1) year of calculating mathematical computations; calculations involving the application of standard theory.
(1) year of conducting independent engineering investigations.
Employment Conditions
All applicants must be able to meet the following Conditions of Employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position. The State of Illinois complies with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.
1. Possession of a valid Driver's License
2. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
3. Ability to work overtime.
4. Ability to pass background check.
Agency Statement
Charged with preserving, protecting, and promoting Illinois' natural resources, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) employees oversee water, wildlife, wetlands and oil wells, parks, historic sites - and everything in between. Employment opportunities vary greatly, often providing employees the chance to work indoors and out in a dynamic yet relaxed environment. Working for the State of Illinois, IDNR employees receive excellent benefits, including health, vision and dental insurance; a retirement plan and deferred compensation options; state holidays and other time off; as well as pre-tax benefit programs.
The Office of Mines and Minerals (OMM) is comprised of four divisions: Land Reclamation, Abandoned Mine Lands Reclamation, Mine Safety and Training, and Blasting, Explosives and Aggregate Reclamation. Within these divisions, the office:
- regulates the mining industry throughout the State of Illinois,
- regulates the possession, use, and storage of explosives,
- and enforces various acts which govern the mining industry.
In addition, the office is charged with ensuring the health and safety of the thousands of mine workers through the Mine Safety and Training Division, and through administering the Abandoned Mined Land Reclamation program, provides reclamation ensuring public and environmental safety from abandoned mine sites.
Work Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Work Location: Illinois Department of Natural Resources, 503 E. Main Street, Benton, IL 62812
Agency Contact:
Vicky Fowler
Email: Vicky Fowler@illinois.gov
Phone #:217-785-5387
Job Family: Environmental & Natural Resources
This position DOES NOT contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the "Apply" button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees - a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the "View Profile" link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
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.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your "junk mail", "spam", or "other" folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
- donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
