Environmental Protection Engineer III
Environmental Protection Engineer III
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$ 6005 - 8678
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Job Description
Agency:Environmental Protection Agency
Class Title:ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ENG III 13793
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Closing Date/Time: 05/06/2025
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6005 monthly; Full Range $6005 $8678 monthly.
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 3
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 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 45839
Environmental Protection Engineer III
***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 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.
Job Overview
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Bureau of Air (BOA) Air Pollution Control Field Operations Section Northern Region Unit B is seeking an Environmental Protection Engineer 3. This position involves conducting complex and specialized inspections and investigations of industrial facilities performing advanced engineering analyses and ensuring compliance with air pollution control regulations. The ideal candidate should have prior experience in these areas and be able to assist a higherlevel engineer in the investigation of the design location construction maintenance or inspection of public and private facilities related to Air Pollution Control.
The benefits of working at the IEPA 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
- Performs complex and specialized plant site inspections/investigations and performing engineering analysis of
industrial facilities for the Bureau of Air Field Operations Section Northern Region Unit B; - Performs the investigations of emergency situations and complex citizen complaints of air pollution;
- Investigates/evaluates/supports complex enforcement situations;
- Participates and observes higher level staff in meetings such as with elected officials plant site representatives or
any concerned citizens; - 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 two years of professional engineering experience in one of the fields listed above.
OR
A masters degree in engineering or business administration may be substituted for the required experience.
Specialized Skills (Used for certain BU Employees only)
- Requires two years of experience in inspecting or evaluating air emission sources.
- Requires two years of experience in State and Federal Air Regulations.
Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)
- Prefers at least two 2 years of experience in inspecting or evaluating air emission sources.
- Prefers at least two 2 years of experience or demonstrated knowledge of State and Federal Air Regulations.
- Prefers at least two 2 years of experience developing inspection reports requiring the application of advanced engineering
theory.
- Prefers at least two 2 years of experience in explaining and interpreting agency policy and regulations.
- Prefers at least two 2 years of experience consulting and advising members of consulting engineering firms concerning
design and construction details of facilities and devices for the control of environmental conditions.
- Prefers at least two 2 years of experience evaluating the design construction maintenance or operation of
environmental control devices and facilities.
- Prefers at least two 2 years of experience utilizing a personal computer with knowledge of Microsoft Word Outlook
Access and Excel software.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires the ability to travel.
- Requires a valid drivers license.
- Requires ability to pass physical exam intended to determine if medically fit to wear respiratory protection and function in
high heat stress situations while wearing chemical protective clothing per 29 CFR 1910.12.
- Requires ability to lift heavy sampling equipment (e.g. 50 pounds).
- 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) or may be subject to a fine.
- Requires the ability to pass a namebased background check.
*All conditions of employment listed 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: 9511 W Harrison Street Des Plaines Illinois 60016
Agency Contact:Chris Steinkruger
Email:
Phone #:
Posting Group: Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics; Environmental & Natural Resources
This position DOES 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
Use the Apply button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
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If you have questions about how to apply please see the following resources:
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NonState employees: on click Application Procedures in the footer of every page of the website.
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Employment Type
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