Environmental Protection Specialist
4 days ago
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking a skilled professional to fill the role of Technical Advisor II. This position involves performing technical and legal work of a general nature, involving responsibility for recommending administrative action on problems relating to the Bureau of Land regulations or activity.
Key Responsibilities
Drafts regulatory proposals and assists in the preparation of these proposals for the Bureau of Air (BOA), Legal Counsel in Cook county;
Represents the Agency in permit appeals;
Represents the Agency in variance and adjusted standard matters;
Assists in bringing enforcement actions against violators of the Environmental Protection Act (Act) and Rules and Regulations of the Pollution Control Board (PCB);
Prepares legal Memoranda in response to requests for legal opinions, advice, or information from the Bureau of Air and Division of Legal Counsel management.
Requirements
Requires graduation from a recognized law school;
Requires possession of a valid license to practice law in Illinois;
Preferred Qualifications
Prefers working knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedures and rules of evidence;
Prefers working knowledge of the common law and the provisions of state and federal laws relating to administrative and regulatory functions;
Prefers ability to maintain satisfactory public contacts and working relationships with others;
Prefers ability to exercise sound judgment in appraising and evaluating problems of a procedural nature;
Prefers ability to use expediently all primary and secondary legal source materials, to analyze all legal documents and instruments and to prepare, conduct and report formal or informal administrative hearings;
Prefers skill and ability in analyzing, appraising, and organizing facts, evidence and precedents and in presenting such material, involving a moderately complex problem, in clear and logical form in written media as briefs, memoranda, summarizations, research reports or regulations.
Working Conditions
Requires possession of the appropriate valid driver's license;
Requires the ability to travel;
Requires ability to pass a name-based background check;
Benefits
The State of Illinois offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 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).
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