Senior Public Service Administrator, Opt 8E (Public Water Supply Permit Section Manager)

Agency: Environmental Protection Agency

Closing Date/Time: 07/03/2024

Salary: $10,833.00-$12,100.00 Monthly

Job Type: Salaried

County: Sangamon

Number of Vacancies: 1

Plan/BU: TA000

A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Environmental Protection Agency must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

• 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*

Posting Identification Number: 39001

Position Overview

The Bureau of Water is seeking a qualified individual to serve as the Public Water Supplies Permit Section Manager, Bureau of Water located in Springfield, IL. The selected candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, be willing to use innovative ways to guide the Permit Section and its staff consisting of approximately 3 individuals to meet the present and future demands on the permit section. As a leader for the Section, the individual in this position will frequently represent the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) and Bureau of Water/Public Water Supply at various levels explaining policies to state, federal and local governments, industry, public interest groups, and stakeholders. This individual should also possess the knowledge and experience to initiate and establish policies, standards and procedural guidelines for Public Water Supply permit operations.

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

30% 1. Serves as the Section Manager of the statewide Bureau of Water, Public Water Supplies Permit Program:

• Plans, organizes, controls, manages, directs and commits resources to assure compliance with State and federal statutes/regulations for approximately 1,750 community water supplies.

• Develops program policies, procedures and controls.

• Sets priorities and evaluates progress of the program objectives.

• Evaluates program effectiveness and implements changes to cover new State and federal programs and revisions to regulations to assure the protection of drinking water to consumers in Illinois.

• Participates in the interpretation and evaluation of complex engineering and design processes.

• Serves as the primary signatory for all approved/denied State of Illinois Community Water Supply Construction and Operating permits

• Oversees the statewide review and approval/denial of community water supply construction and operating permit applications, federally Mandated Optimal Corrosion Control Treatment.

• Reviews and provides technical support for the Compliance Assurance, Field Operations and Infrastructure/ Financial Assistance Programs.

25% 2. Provides interface between other divisions and state agencies on programs, policies and regulatory development. In conjunction with the DPWS Manager;

• Develops grant proposal/fee proposals for administration of the drinking water program budget.

• Directs staff in performance of highly complex and specialized studies, interpretation and administration of all phases of State and Federal drinking water programs for public water supply design, maintenance and operation including, but not limited to 35 Il Adm. Code, Subtitle F, Illinois Environmental Protection Act (415 ILCS 5/et seq) and Safe Drinking Water Act (40 CFR Part 141).

• Assimilates and analyzes technical engineering research data to assure consistency with quality control standards.

• Utilizes a personal computer in performance of duties.

25% 3. Serves as full-line supervisor:

• Assigns and reviews work

• Provides guidance and training to assigned staff

• Counsels staff regarding work performance

• Reassigns staff to meet day-to-day operating needs

• Establishes annual goals and objectives

• Approves time off

• Adjusts first level grievances

• Effectively recommends and imposes discipline up to and including discharge

• Prepares and signs performance evaluations

• Determines and recommends staffing needs

10% 4. Responds to or directs staff in interacting with consulting engineers and community water supply officials, other environmental agencies and governmental bodies, and environmental groups concerning the statewide permit program.

• Receives citizen inquiries and complaints relative to public water supplies and responds to same.

• Travels in performance of duties.

5% 5. Serves as Agency liaison and spokesperson for the Public Water Supplies Permit Program with Governor's Office, other governmental agencies/departments and non-governmental organizations on natters associated with the

program:

• Interprets State, federal and divisional policy for subordinates, other Agency personnel and the public.

• Serves as member of appointed decision groups in DPWS and/or the Agency.

• Acts as representative of the Agency with regulated entities, professional organizations and agencies of other states and the federal government.

• Testifies at regulatory and legal hearings/proceedings/meetings (e.g., serves as a technical expert witness for the safety of drinking water quality/quantity in Illinois).

5% 6. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1.Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college

2.Requires prior experience equivalent to four years of progressively responsible administrative experience in environmental water and/or public water pollution control.

3.Requires an Illinois License as a Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.).

Preferred Qualifications

1.Prefers at least (4) four years' experience in applying state and federal environmental laws and regulations.

2.Prefers at least (4) four years' experience in applying state and federal laws and regulations specific to design and operation of public water supply facilities.

3.Prefers at least (4) four years' experience in water supply control technology for treatment of differing waters quality.

4.Prefers at least four years' experience in inspection of public water supplies.

5.Prefers at least four years' experience in compliance programs for public water supplies.

6.Prefers at least four years' experience in supervising staff in a professional setting.

7.Prefers at least (4) four years' experience in permit program for public water supplies.

8.Prefers ability to utilize a personal computer with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access software and Database programs.

Conditions of Employment

1.Requires the ability to travel.

2.Requires a current and valid driver's license.

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

4.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.

5.Travels in performance of duties, attends and participates in staff meetings, events, workshops, and trainings opportunities.

• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: 8:30-5 Mon-Fri

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

Agency Contact:

Kathy Taylor

Kathy.Taylor@Illinois.gov

(217)785-1745

Posting Group: Environmental & Natural Resources; Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

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.

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.

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") or may be subject to a fine.

Term Appointment: Candidates hired into a term position shall be appointed for a term of 4 years and are subject to a probationary period. The term may be renewed for successive four-year terms at the Director of the Environmental Protection Agency's discretion.

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Nearest Major Market: Springfield