Environmental Protection Engineer I Opt. SP

2 months ago

Des Plaines, Illinois, United States State Of Illinois Full time

Agency :
Environmental Protection Agency

Closing Date/Time: 08/01/2024

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

Job Type:

County:
Cook

Number of Vacancies: 1

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 website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number
40016

Environmental Protection Engineer I Opt. SP (Spanish Speaking) (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), Field Operation Section, Des Plaines Regional Office is seeking to hire an Environmental Protection Engineer I Opt.

SP (Spanish Speaking).

This position performs a variety of closely supervised functions that are designed to provide a basic introduction to, and training in the explicit engineering programs for the Field Operation Section Des Plaines Regional Office.

The ideal candidate will assist a higher-level engineer in the investigation of the design, location, construction, maintenance, or inspection of subsystems of public and private facilities relating to Field Operations Section.


The benefits of working at the EPA include a 37 1⁄2 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 .

Essential Functions

40% 1. Assists higher level field staff in conducting inspections and sampling surveys of municipal and industrial wastewater treatment facilities; MS4, industrial, and construction storm water facilities, livestock facilities and agrichemical facilities for the Des Plaines Regional Office, Field Operation Section (FOS) in the Division of Water Pollution Control, Bureau of Water;

  • Assists in assessing compliance and adequacy of operation and maintenance with applicable State and federal laws, rules, and regulations
  • Utilizes field water testing equipment to collect samples, weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Prepares engineering data and reports for supervisor review
  • Assists in preparing Agency correspondence to facility owners and operators, State and federal agencies, and other such entities
  • Utilizes a personal computer to update inspection tracking systems
  • Travels in performance of duties
20% 2. Assists higher level field staff in investigating/evaluating citizen complaints and emergency response incidents of water pollution, sewage and livestock waste odors, and fish kills;

  • Utilizes field water testing equipment to collect samples, weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Prepares for supervisor review engineering data and reports findings
  • Assists in preparing Agency correspondence to facility owners and operators, State and federal agencies, and other such entities
  • Updates complaint and incident tracking systems
Essential Functions - Continued

15% 3. Assists higher level field staff in providing technical support for the enforcement process;

  • Preparing Non-Compliance Advisory (NCA) letters
  • Submitting Violation Notice (VN) requests
  • Participating in enforcement meetings
  • Reviewing enforcement documents
  • Providing testimony in court proceedings
10% 4.

Assists higher level field staff in reviewing technical documents associated with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and State operating permits, facility plans and specifications, Long Term Control Plans (LTCP), Capacity, Management, Operation, and Maintenance (CMOM) plans.

10% 5.

Participates in and observes higher level field staff in conducting meetings and communicating with facility owners and operators, local officials, or concerned citizens; Interpreting and explaining Agency policies and water pollution control regulations.

05% 6. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably 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 the ability to communicate verbally and written in Spanish at a colloquial level with Spanish speaking clients.
Requires no previous experience.

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

Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)

  • Prefers the ability to prepare clear and concise written reports and correspondence, good organizational skills and decision making abilities
  • Prefers the ability to establish and maintain oral communication and working relationships with municipal officials, facility operators and owners, plant managers, or their representatives.
  • Prefers the ability to utilize a personal computer with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access software.
  • Prefers a bachelor's degree in agricultural or civil engineering.
Conditions of Employment

  • Requires a valid driver's license.
  • Requires the ability to travel.
  • Requires ability to lift heavy sampling equipment (e.
g. 50 pounds)

  • Requires the ability to operate field water testing equipment and to collect water samples.
  • Requires the ability to pass a name based background check.
Work Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday
Work Location: 9511 W Harrison Street, Des Plaines, Illinois, 60016

Agency Contact:
Chris Steinkruger

Email:

Phone #:

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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If you have questions about how , please see the following resources:

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Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees:
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