ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ENGINEER I (UMP)

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• ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ENGINEER I (UMP)

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

Salary

Anticipated Starting Salary $6,540 monthly; Full Range $6,540 - $7,480 monthly.

• Job Type: Salaried
• Category: Full Time
• Number of Vacancies: 1

Bargaining Unit Code

RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCME

Merit Comp Code

Work Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday 1 hr lunch

Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability

It is required that a person reports to the headquarters on this job position as necessary (could be weekly, monthly, or other schedule) dependent on operational need

• Headquarter Location: 2520 W Iles Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62704
• Work County: Sangamon
• Agency Contact: Joe Mercier

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.

*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.

Position Overview

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA), Bureau of Land (BOL), Permit Section, Resource and Recovery Act (RCRA) Unit A, is seeking an Environmental Protection Engineer I to join its team. This entry-level position offers hands‑on training and mentorship from experienced engineers while you develop expertise in hazardous waste permitting and remediation. In this role, you will assist with the review of facilities that manage, dispose of, or are impacted by hazardous waste, supporting the Agency’s mission to protect human health and the environment.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail‑oriented, and adaptable in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment. This position requires professionalism and discretion, particularly when handling sensitive or controversial matters. Strong communication skills, verbal, written, and electronic—are essential for effectively engaging with both internal and external stakeholders.

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

Receives training and guidance from higher level engineers in performing a variety of closely supervised engineering functions pertaining to permit review of sites that manage, dispose of, or are contaminated with hazardous waste for the Bureau of Land (BOL), Permit Section RCRA Unit A in accordance with regulations pertaining to Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) including, but not limited to Tiered Approach to Corrective Action Objectives (35 Illinois Administrative Code Part 742 (TACO)

• Receives training and guidance from higher level engineers to document the results of the review of technical, scientific, and engineering applications and reports which are utilized as a basis for hazardous waste permitting issuance or denial.
• Works in conjunction with higher level engineers to review proposed remediation objectives to determine their compliance with the 35 Illinois Administrative Code Part 742 TACO regulations.
• Works in conjunction with higher level engineers in answering routine verbal and written inquiries from the regulated community and the public regarding permit decisions, the regulations, and laws (State and Federal) governing hazardous waste.
• Acquires knowledge and technical information relating to hazardous waste permitting and corrective action.
• Observes higher level staff and participates in the interpretation and evaluation of hazardous waste permit application processes.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of 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 no previous experience.
• This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.

Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)

Prefers at minimum a bachelor’s degree in an engineering curriculum with 10-15 credit hours in coursework related to soils, geology, hydrogeology, and environmental engineering-related courses that meets standards established by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation pursuant to the Professional Engineering and Practice Act.

Prefers the ability to utilize a personal computer with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access software.

• Conditions of Employment
• Requires a valid and current driver’s license
• Requires ability to travel
• Requires ability to pass a name-based background check

Additional information

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-hour 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 HAZWOPER training.

Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 4305-45 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.

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

• This title is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP)
• . General Program information can be found by clicking on the
• Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at

UMP Titles.

To utilize upward mobility contractual rights for this position, employees must apply internally and must upload a copy of the UMP grade notice to their application documents prior to submission

. UMP grades can be uploaded to the Additional Documents OR Grade Documentation section of the application.

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.

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