Environmental Protection Specialist I
Under direct supervision of the Drinking Water Compliance Section Manager, Division of Public Water Supplies (DPWS), Bureau of Water (BOW), observes, assists and participates in routine duties related to the sampling, water quality data, and laboratory analysis of public water supplies to assure safe drinking water throughout the State. Observes and assists higher level specialists in explaining and interpreting DPWS programs and policies, and State and Federal laws, rules and regulations; observes, attends and participates in staff meetings, conferences, workshops and other activities. Travels in performance of duties.
(Job Assignment Only: Targeted title for Life Sciences Career Trainee Bid ID #46-14-50)
Minimum Requirements: Education and Experience: 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. Requires one year of professional experience in pollution abatement or a related field.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Requires working knowledge of modern inspectional and investigative techniques and procedures. Requires working knowledge of state laws, rules and regulations as pertaining to environmental protection or pollution abatement. Requires ability to prepare comprehensive, technical and scientific reports of field investigations and/or inspections. Requires ability to analyze and interpret the scientific data of plans for facilities, installations and equipment. Requires ability to establish and maintain working relationships with municipal officials, facility operators and owners, plant managers, or their representatives. Requires ability to interpret pertinent state laws, rules, regulations, policies or procedures of the agency to individuals and municipal bodies.
Specific Job Requirements: Requires a valid driver's license and the ability to travel. Requires the ability to utilize a personal computer with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access software.
Work Hours & Location/Agency Contact: Anticipated Starting Salary - $44,724/year
Current Bargaining unit employees - CBA language applies
Full bargaining unit range - $44,724 - $65,064
Work Hours:
8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday
Work Location:
1021 North Grand Avenue East
Springfield, IL
Where to Apply (Agency Contact):
Joy Thibadeau
1021 North Grand Avenue East MC#37
PO Box 19276
Springfield, IL 62794-9276
(217)782-2074
Fax (217)524-6907
Joy.Thibadeau@illinois.gov
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.
How to Apply: Exam Information: An automated exam for this title must be taken during the posting period at a CMS Exam Center. When going to take an exam, take a copy of the posting, a completed CMS-100 (7/2019 version), copies of official college transcripts, and proof of Veteran's status (if either or both are applicable). For more information please visit: https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/work/Pages/Examcont.aspx and contact CMS with any questions.
*****Please see new CMS application and grading processes below effective November 1, 2019. Candidates must submit a separate bid form and CMS-100/100B directly to the hiring Agency for each posted vacancy applied for; CMS Examining no longer accepts CMS-100/100B applications directly from applicants for grading.****
Current State Employees seeking a promotion: Submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form, CMS-100B (7/2019 version) along with copies of official college transcripts (if applicable) to the Agency Contact listed above within the bid/posting period. A Bid Form and CMS-100B must be submitted for each Bid ID/posting you want to apply for. Failure to do so will result in your application being rejected.
Current State Employees seeking a voluntary reduction, former State employees who have held certified status, and Merit System Transfers: Submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form, CMS-100 (7/2019 version) along with copies of official college transcripts (if applicable) to the Agency Contact listed above within the bid/posting period. A Bid Form and CMS-100 must be submitted for each Bid ID/posting you want to apply for. Failure to do so will result in your application being rejected.
Current State Employees seeking a Transfer (same title): Submit a Position Transfer Request Form, Official Position Vacancy Bid Form, and CMS-100 (7/2019 version) along with copies of official college transcripts (if applicable) to the Agency Contact listed above within the bid/posting period. A Position Transfer Request Form, Bid Form and CMS-100 must be submitted for each Bid ID/posting you want to apply for. Failure to do so will result in your application being rejected.
Non-State Employees: Submit a CMS-100 (7/2019 version) along with copies of official college transcripts and proof of Veteran's status (if either or both are applicable) to the Agency Contact listed above within the bid/posting period. A CMS-100 must be submitted for each Bid ID/posting you want to apply for. Failure to do so will result in your application being rejected.
This position may require a current grade from Central Management Services (CMS), Division of Examining and Counseling, to be deemed qualified and available for employment consideration. For more information, please refer to the Work4Illinois website at Work.Illinois.Gov and select 'Application Procedures'. Additional information may also be obtained from the Agency Contact listed above or by contacting CMS, Division of Examining and Counseling at Work4Illinois@Illinois.gov or (217) 782-7100, (217) 785-3979 (TDD/TTY), (800) 526-0844 (TTY Only).
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NOTE: Salary amounts shown are only to be used as a guide; actual salary will be determined at the time of hire based on current salary plans and/or collective bargaining agreements, if applicable.