Chemist I (Ump)
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Springfield, VT - USA
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Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:56352
Opening Date: 05/26/2026
Closing Date: 06/09/2026
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Class Title:CHEMIST I - 06941
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/26) $5572 monthly; Full Range $5572 - $7898 monthly.
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC062 Technical Employees AFSCME
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 thewebsite. 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 56352
**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.
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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.
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The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Division of Laboratories Inorganic Analysis Unit at the Springfield Combined Laboratory is seeking a Chemist I to join our team as an Analytical Chemist. The candidate would be comfortable with good lab techniques/practices performing analytical methods and working with hazardous chemicals. We are looking for a motivated professional who is highly organized detailoriented and comfortable adapting to evolving priorities in a collaborative fastpaced laboratory environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skillsverbal written and electronicand the ability to work effectively with both internal colleagues and external partners.
The benefits of working at the EPA 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 tuitionreimbursement and insurance eligibility on day one (medical dental vision and life). We invite all qualified candidates to apply.
- Performs analyses of environmental samples for inorganic compounds for the Inorganic Analysis Unit.
- Prepares Data Packets (DP) reviews and presents data from the analyses performed.
- Provides laboratory support functions as required.
- Performs method development as required.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties.
- Requires completion of four years of college including 32 semester hours in chemistry from a recognized college or university.
- This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.
- Preferred working knowledge of the principles practices and techniques of chemical analyses as applied in environmental analytical work.
- Prefers the ability to assume responsibility for extreme accuracy in analyses and to set up and use highly sophisticated analytical laboratory instrumentation.
- Prefers the ability make chemical analyses of various products and substances according to standardized procedures.
- Prefers the ability to follow written and oral directions formulae and charts.
- Prefers working knowledge of the USEPA Drinking Water Manual and the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP) Institute (TNI) standards as they apply to accreditation for the analysis of environmental samples.
- Prefers the ability to utilize a personal computer with knowledge of Microsoft Office suite software.
- Requires a valid and current appropriate drivers license.
- Requires the ability to travel in performance of duties with overnight stays as appropriate.
- Overtime is a condition of employment and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled unscheduled or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.
- Requires ability to attend seminars conference and trainings to stay current on methods tools ideologies or other industry related topics to the job duties.
- Requires ability to pass a name-based background check.
- The condition of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: 8:30AM - 5:00PM Monday to Friday 1 hr lunch
Headquarter Location: 825 N Rutledge St Springfield Illinois 62702
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact:Joe Mercier
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Job Family: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).
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. H-1B visa status). To be considered for permanent IEPA employment applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
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