Environmental Protection Specialist I - Voluntary Site Remediation (VSR) B Unit Manager, Remedial Project Management Section (RPMS)

 

Under direct supervision of the Voluntary Site Remediation (VSR) B Unit Manager, Remedial Project Management Section (RPMS) in the Bureau of Land (BOL), performs beginning level professional duties related to routine and scientific surveillance activities of the Site Remediation Program / RP). Observes, participates and assists higher level specialists in drawing conclusions for recommendations of changes in operations to the supervisor regarding technical standards of SRP projects; assists higher level specialists with SRP projects to ensure timely completion in accordance with applicable rules and regulations, and to the prescribed environmental goals of the SRP. Under close review of the Unit Manager, develops and prepares technical reports of the SRP projects; attends and participates in staff meetings, conferences, seminars, training sessions, and public meetings

 Minimum Requirements: Education and Experience: Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four years of college with course work in physical, life, or environmental science. Requires one year of professional experience in the field of 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 modern environmental control systems, facilities, 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; requires ability to operate field equipment such as a camera, dissolved oxygen testing and monitoring equipment, Hach field kit, real time analyzer, and sound level meters.

 

Specific Job Requirements: Requires ability to complete and maintain current HAZWOPER 24-hour training. Hearing and eyesight must be good or correctable for responding to emergency field conditions. Requires a valid Illinois driver's license for ability to operate a motor vehicle when driving to site locations to conduct investigations, attend meetings, and assess oversight activities that require occasional overnight trips.

 

 Work Hours & Location/Agency Contact: Anticipated Starting Salary - $44,064/year                                        

Current Bargaining unit employees - CBA language applies

Full bargaining unit range - $44,064-$64,104

8:30AM-5:00PM Monday-Friday

1021 North Grand Avenue East

Springfield, IL

Kathy Taylor

IEPA

1021 North Grand Avenue East MC#37

PO Box 19276

Springfield, IL 62794-9276

(217)785-1745

Fax(217)524-6907

 How to Apply: *****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.

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