Environmental Protection Specialist I - Compliance and Reporting Unit Manager, Waste Reduction and Compliance Section (WRCS),

Under direct supervision of the Compliance and Reporting Unit Manager, Waste Reduction and Compliance Section (WRCS), in the Bureau of Land (BOL), assists higher level specialists with oversight and direction of the Nonhazardous Solid Waste Management (SWM), Landfill Capacity Annual Reports, and other routine reports related to non-hazardous waste; and with implementation of the state Special Waste Hauling and Potentially Infectious Medical Waste Hauling Permit programs. Serves as independent worker on routine problems related to landfill operator certifications, hazardous and non­hazardous annual reporting, hauling permits, and manifests. Conducts routine technical review of fees remitted to the Illinois EPA (IEPA) by landfills and other regulated entities to ensure compliance with applicable state law; conducts routine technical and scientific evaluation of fee exemptions requested by regulated entities. Assists in implementation of the State of Illinois' administration of waste manifest programs as required by state and federal law; maintains routine WRCS databases utilized to track manifest orders and shipments. Assists, advises and confers with trade and government associations: attends and participates in meetings and conference calls to share information, identify partnership opportunities, and plans for outreach activities. Travels in performance of duties.

 

 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 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.

 

Specific Job Requirements: Requires the ability to utilize a personal computer with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel software. Requires the ability to travel and a valid driver's license.

(Job Assignment Only: Targeted title for Life Sciences Career Trainee Bid # 15-0199)

 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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