Environmental Protection Engineer I

Agency : Environmental Protection Agency

Closing Date/Time: 07/01/2024

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/24) $6,079 monthly; Full Range $6,079 - $6,952 monthly.

Job Type: Salaried

County: Sangamon

Number of Vacancies: 2

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.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 38800

Environmental Protection Engineer I (UMP)

• 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 Water (BOW), Water Pollution Control, Permit, Municipal A Unit 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 related to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System and State construction and operating permit applications for the Permit Municipal Unit. The ideal candidate will assist a higher- level engineer working with municipal, consulting, construction engineering and technical personnel in the design, construction, location, maintenance and operation or improvement of water pollution control facilities in the Permit Municipal Unit.

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.

Essential Functions

40% 1. Assists higher level staff to gain knowledge and training in performing a variety of routine engineering functions as necessary to support municipal wastewater permitting programs in the Municipal Unit A, Permit Section, Division of Water Pollution Control, Bureau of Water;

• Reviews routine National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES) permit applications for municipal dischargers.

• Prepares routine draft permits for signature.

• Analyze permit application material including field reports, discharge monitoring reports, phosphorus feasibility and optimization plans, combined sewer overflow long term control plans.

• Reviews and applies applicable State and Federal regulations.

• Follows applicable Unit and Section policies and procedures for the issuance of permits with appropriate conditions.

• Coordinates permit process workflow with Bureau support staff.

• Utilize available computer programs to draft permits, review notes, and track work progress.

• Drafts response letters to comments received, responsive summaries, and other correspondence.

• Compiles a complete and accurate record of the permit decision process.

Essential Functions

• Continued

40% 2. Assists higher level staff in the timely review of State construction and operating permit applications for routine municipal treatment facilities, sanitary sewers, force mains, lift stations, land application of sludge, and spray irrigation of municipal wastewaters;

• Prepares draft permits for signature.

• Reviews facility plans and engineering reports.

• Analyses permit applications, engineering plans, specifications, treatment plant loading evaluation and file material.

• Reviews and applies applicable State and Federal regulations.

• Follows applicable Unit and Section policies and procedures for the issuance of permits with appropriate conditions.

• Utilizes available computer programs to prepare permits, review notes, and track work progress.

• Prepares written review notes in compilation of Agency decision record.

10% 3. Participates and observes higher level staff in meetings, public hearings, and/or discussions with applicants, consulting engineers, other Agency staff, United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) staff, other State and Federal Agencies or the public;

• Participates, provides technical advice, and observes public hearings, permit appeals, and enforcement action.

• Travels in performance of duties.

Essential Functions

• Continued

05% 4. Maintains records related to permit programs;

• Participates in professional development training.

• Tracks work assignments to ensure timely completion of assigned duties to meet Agency goals and commitments.

05% 5. Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonable 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 bachelor's 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 previous experience.

• This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.

Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)

• Prefers knowledge of wastewater pollution and best management practices.

• Prefers knowledge of State and federal laws, rules and regulations related to wastewater discharges.

• Prefers ability to establish and maintain working relationships with municipal officials, facility operators and owners, plant managers, or their representatives and the public.

• Prefers the ability to review comprehensive, technical, and scientific reports.

• Prefers the ability to utilize a personal computer with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access software.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires a current and valid driver's license.

• Requires the ability to travel.

• Requires the ability to pass a name-based background check.

Work Hours: 8:30 am

• 5:00 pm Monday

• Friday

Work Location: 1021 North Grand Avenue East, Springfield, IL 62702

Agency Contact:

Chris Steinkruger

Email: Christopher.E.Steinkruger@Illinois.gov

Phone #:217-558-1256

Posting Group: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics; 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).

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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