Environmental Specialist - With Growth Opportunities

We are seeking an expert Environmental specialist to join our innovative team at State of Illinois in Springfield, IL.
Growing your career as a Full Time Environmental specialist is an awesome opportunity to develop useful skills.
If you are strong in adaptability, teamwork and have the right enthusiasm for the job, then apply for the position of Environmental specialist at State of Illinois today!

Agency : Environmental Protection Agency
Closing Date/Time: 09/07/2023
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $4,331.00/Monthly CBA Language Applies-Full Range $4,331-$6,221 Monthly.
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062

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. Posting Identification Number 29716 (Job Assignment Only: Targeted title for Life Sciences Career Trainee Bid Req# 29714)

***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 thoroughly-DO NOT STATE SEE RESUME* Job Overview The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Bureau of Land (BOL), Field Operations Section, Central Region/Springfield Environmental Protection Specialist I (EPS I) positions perform beginning level professional duties related to the observation, participation in, or conducting of field inspections and investigations with other professional staff of hazardous and solid waste management and disposal facilities and remediation sites.
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, tuition reimbursement, and insurance eligibility on day one (medical, dental, vision, and life). We invite all qualified candidates to apply.
(Conditions of Employment - continued) Job Responsibilities 40% 1. Observes and participates in or conducts routine field inspections/investigations of hazardous and solid waste management and disposal facilities and remediation sites for the Field Operations Section (FOS), Bureau of Land (BOL), Central Region/Peoria; Completes a thorough review of the site's activities. Determines regulated status, and whether the site is in compliance with laws and regulations. Conducts activities that utilize safety equipment and performs rigorous physical activity to meet safety standards to comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120. Travels in performance of duties. 25% 2. Provides for Region Manager's close review and signature; Technical and basic scientific inspection/investigation reports, letters, and memorandums by data collected. Takes pertinent photos. Utilizes a personal computer, with word processing and database software. (Job Responsibilities continued) 20% 3. Assists in providing information (verbally or in writing) on relevant environmental matters to facility owners/operators, the public, governmental agencies, and others outside the Agency; Prepares necessary compliance and enforcement documents to be utilized in hearings or court cases. Attends and participates in legal proceedings. 05% 4. Assists with collecting water, soil, and waste samples to substantiate violations and/or determine the extent of contamination; Requires the utilization of field and safety equipment. Participates in multi-media inspections and investigations with bureaus and shares pertinent information with them. 05% 5. Attends and participates in meetings and keeps current on relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to waste management in Illinois; Attends training and studies related documents to develop skills. 05% 6. Perform other duties as assigned or required, which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications Requires the knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of four years of college with coursework in the physical, life or environmental sciences and requires either:
a) one year of professional experience in pollution abatement or a related
field, or
b) completion of an agency approved training program.
OR Requires a master's degree with coursework in the physical, life, or environmental sciences. Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance) Prefers one (1) year of experience of modern inspectional and investigative techniques and procedures. Prefers one (1) year of experience of modern environmental control systems, facilities, techniques, and procedures. Prefers one (1) year of experience of state laws, rules and regulations as pertaining to environmental protection or pollution abatement. Prefers ability to prepare comprehensive, technical, and scientific reports of field investigations and/or inspections. Prefers ability to analyze and interpret the scientific data of plans for facilities, installations, and equipment. Prefers ability to establish and maintain working relationships with municipal officials, facility operators and owners, plant managers, or their representatives. Prefers ability to interpret pertinent state laws, rules, regulations, policies, or procedures of the agency to individuals and municipal bodies. Prefers one (1) year of experience utilizing a personal computer with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access software. Conditions of Employment 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 the ability to use an Agency issued cell phone. Requires ability to participate in the medical monitoring program. Requires ability to pass a physical examination, which is intended to determine whether a person can wear respiratory protection and function in high heat stress situations while wearing chemical protective clothing. Requires ability to wear a respirator or other form of respiratory protection. Requires ability to carry and utilize a self-contained breathing apparatus (weighing approximately 25 pounds). (Conditions of Employment - continued) 10. Requires ability to wear chemical resistant clothing in high heat stress situations while performing strenuous physical tasks (e.g., carrying equipment up a steep ravine at a temperature up to 100F).
11. Requires ability to lift heavy equipment (e.g., 45 pounds).
12. Requires ability of hiking, climbing, wading in streams, or getting in/out of boats or swimming in emergency situations to get to sites (as required by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120).
13. This position will be required to complete (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: 40-hour OSHA training.
14. Requires the 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: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday
Work Location: 1021 North Grand Avenue East, Springfield, IL 62702
Agency Contact: Joseph Mercier
Email: View email address on jobs.institutedata.com Phone #:View phone number on jobs.institutedata.com Job Family: Environmental & Natural Resources

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.

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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? Opportunity to Make a Difference
? Professional Development Opportunities
? Attractive packageCompetitive Pay