Environmental Protection Engineer I Ump
Environmental Protection Engineer I Ump
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Job Description
Job Requisition ID:46253
Closing Date: 04/21/2025
Agency:Environmental Protection Agency
Class Title:ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ENG I 13791
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6079 monthly: Full Range $6079 $6952 monthly.
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Williamson
Number of Vacancies: 2
Bargaining Unit Code:RC063
Merit Comp Code:
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 positionMUSTapply electronically through theillinois.jobs2webwebsite. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through theSuccessFactorsemployee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail fax hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 46253
Upload a copy of your college transcripts and degree certificate(s) (applicable) in the additional documents portion of the job requisition.
*Answer all questions thoroughlyDO NOT STATE SEE RESUME
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 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Bureau of Water (BOW) Public Water Supplies Field Operations Section Southern Region Marion Regional Office is seeking to hire an Environmental Protection Engineer 1. 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 Marion Regional Office. The ideal candidate will assist a higherlevel engineer in the investigation of the design location construction maintenance or inspection of subsystems of public and private facilities relating to Public Water Supplies.
The benefits of working at the EPA include a 37 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
- Assists higher level staff to gain knowledge and training in conducting routine engineering evaluations of public water supplies for the Southern Region Marion Regional Office Field Operations Section (FOS) Division of Public Water Supplies Bureau of Water (BOW).
- Assists in investigating/evaluating/monitoring routine citizen complaints/inquiries regarding public water supplies.
- Assists in responding to public water supplyemergencies.
- Gainsknowledgeandreceivestraininginprovidingroutineassistance/guidancetoofficials/consultants in resolving routine operational issues and improving water quality.
- Gains knowledge and receives training in collaborating with Region FOS Manager and/or Working Supervisor CAS and Agency Division of Legal Counsel (DLC) in evaluation of enforcement priorities.
- Attends and observes meetings with local officials and siterepresentatives.
- 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 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 electronic acoustical or aeronautical engineering or engineering mechanics or a closely related engineering specialty.
- Requires no previousexperience.
- This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credentialtitle.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers the ability to utilize a personal computer with knowledge of Microsoft Word Excel and Accesssoftware.
- Prefers ability to prepare clear and concise written reports and correspondence good organizational skills and decisionmaking abilities.
- Prefers ability to establish and maintain oral communication and working relationships with municipal officials facility operators and owners plant managers or their representatives.
- Prefers a knowledge of public water treatment facilities and related techniques procedures andprocesses.
- Prefers experience applying or complying with the rules governing the sanitary survey process of public water supplies consistent with Safe Drinking Water Act 40 CFR 16 and State regulations.
Conditions of Employment
- As required by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 this position will be required to take (within 90 days of employment) and maintain working knowledge 8hour 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: 24hour OSHA HAZWOPER training.
- Requires a current and valid driverslicense.
- Requires the ability totravel.
- Requires the ability to pass a namebased backgroundcheck.
- Overtime is a condition of employment and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including
- scheduled unscheduled or lastminute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.
- Requires the ability to use an Agency issued cell phone.
- *The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties.
Work Hours:8:30 am 5:00 pm Monday Friday
Work Location:2309 W Main St Marion IL
Agency Contact:Joe Mercier
Email:
Phone #:
Posting Group:Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics
This title is within the Upward Mobility Program. General Program information can be found by clicking on theUpward Mobility Programlink or for specific title information atUMP 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 430/545 apply to this position. As a result the employee should be aware that if offered nonState employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment the employee shall prior to accepting any such nonState 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. H1B visa status). To be considered for permanent IEPA employment applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a fulltime basis.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Employment Type
Full-Time
