Small Business Environmental Assistance Engineer
Small Business Environmental Assistance Engineer
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Job Description
Agency:Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Closing Date/Time: 04/15/2025
Class Title:ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ENG I 13791
Skill Option:UMP Credential
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $4952 monthly; Full Range $4952 $6952 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Sangamon
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 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 Number45952
Why Work for Illinois
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion equity and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our toptier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is seeking to hire a purposedriven initiativetaking individual interested in assisting Illinois small businesses with understanding and complying with environmental regulations in the Small Business Environmental Assistance Program (SBEAP) for the Office of Entrepreneurship Innovation & Technology (OEIT). In collaboration with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) SBEAP supports small businesses by providing a variety of assistance including but not limited to oneonone business assistance through a helpline maintenance of a website containing relevant tools and information the dissemination of information pertaining to environmental regulations or training. We invite qualified applicants to apply for the Small Business Environmental Assistance Engineer position and help DCEO continue to provide topnotch customer service to Illinois small businesses.
Essential Functions
- Receives training and guidance primarily related to the Clean Air Act to evaluate environmental regulatory requirements to provide technical compliance assistance primarily to small businesses.
- Assist the unit manager in responding to requests for environmental regulatory assistance through the Small Business Environmental Assistance Program (SBEAP) programs helplines (phone or email).
- Assist the unit manager in developing of environmental compliance assistance tools including but not limited to: Written tools:training materials recordkeeping tools fact sheets guides brochures flyers Spreadsheet tools: emission calculators compliance calculators recordkeeping tools etc. andOnline tools: utilities calculators new or enhanced webpages etc.
- Assist the unit manager in monitoring reviewing and analyzing state and federal environmental legislative and regulatory proposals as related to Illinois small businesses.
- Assist the unit manager in meeting and coordinating with appropriate regulatory agencies trade associations or other industry groups as needed.
- Assist the unit manager in participating in appropriate state regional and national workgroups or committees related to environmental assistance.
- Assist the unit manager in providing consultation services to evaluate compliance with the Clean Air Act requirements for small business owners.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four 4 years of college with a bachelors 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 electrical acoustical or aeronautical engineering or engineering mechanics or a closely related engineering specialty.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers three 3 years working with air regulatory compliance permitting licensing and regulatory processes. Air regulatory experience related to State rules 415 ILCS 5 Environmental Protection Act and Title 35 of the Illinois Administrative Code) and Federal rules (New Source Performance Standards (NSPS 40 CFR Part 60 and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP 40 CFR Part 63 is emphasized.
- Prefers four 4 years working with regulatory permitting licensing compliance and regulatory processes.
- Prefers experience designing and implementing compliance assistance tools such as air emission calculators fact sheets guides recordkeeping tools regulatory training material etc.
- Prefers intermediatelevel experience utilizing Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
- Prefers experience with basic webpage design (i.e. layout function aesthetics etc. and maintenance.
- Prefers experience communicating (written or verbal) with the public or clients/constituents.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires completion of a background check and selfdisclosure of criminal history.
- Requires appropriate valid drivers license.
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties with overnight stays as appropriate.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
About the Agency
The mission of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is to create equitable economic opportunities across the State of Illinois. By attracting and supporting major job creators investing in communities strengthening Illinois worldclass workforce fostering innovation and ushering in the new clean energy economy DCEO works to fortify Illinois reputation as a global economic powerhouse while ensuring Illinois is the best state to live work and do business.
Work Hours:MONDAY FRIDAY 8:30 AM 5:00 PM
Work Location:Springfield 1020 South Spring Street
Agency Contact:FOR INQUIRIES ONLY INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE
Posting Group:Environmental & Natural Resources
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).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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If you have questions about how to apply please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to thecareer portalfor State employees and review theInternal Candidate Application Job Aid
NonState employees: onIllinois.jobs2web click Application Procedures in the footer of every page of the website.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
