ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ENGINEER I (UMP)

The State of Illinois is hiring an Environmental Protection Engineer I for the Champaign Regional Office. This full-time position involves conducting engineering evaluations of public water supplies, compliance checks, and report generation. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills. The anticipated salary ranges from $6,079 to $6,952 monthly, along with a comprehensive benefits package. Applications must be submitted electronically by the closing date of 03/21/2025.
Job Requisition ID: 45439

Closing Date/Time: 03/21/2025​

Agency: Environmental Protection Agency

Class Title: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ENG I - 13791

Skill Option: None

Bilingual Option: None

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,079 monthly: Full Range $6,079 - $6,952 monthly.

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

County: Champaign

Number of Vacancies: 2

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

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

Posting Identification Number 45439

Upload a copy of your college transcripts and degree certificate(s) (applicable) in the additional documents portion of the job requisition.
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Why Work for Illinois?

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No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Bureau of Water (BOW), Public Water Supplies (PWS), Field Operation Section (FOS), Champaign Regional Office is seeking to hire an Environmental Protection Engineer I. This position assists in and receives training from high-level staff to gain knowledge and training in conducting routine engineering evaluations of public water supplies for the Central Region. This position will assist in conducting routine engineering evaluations of public water supplies, follow-up visits to determine compliance status, generation of reports, updating databases, investigations of complaints, and final loan inspections for projects funded through the BOW’s Infrastructure Financial Assistance Section (IFAS).

The ideal candidate for this position will be organized, detailed and possess the ability to adapt to change in a collaborative, fast paced environment. The ideal candidate will also need to be able to communicate effectively verbally, electronically, and in writing with both internal and external stakeholders.

The benefits of working at the EPA include a 37 ½ 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 to apply.

Essential Functions
• Assists higher level staff to gain knowledge and training in conducting routine engineering evaluations of public water supplies for the Central Region, Champaign Regional Office, Field Operations Section (FOS), Division of
• Public Water Supplies, Bureau of Water (BOW).
• Assists in investigating/evaluating/monitoring routine citizen complaints/inquiries regarding public water supplies.
• Assists in responding to public water supply emergencies.
• Gains knowledge and receives training in providing routine assistance/guidance to officials/consultants in resolving routine operational issues and improving water quality.
• Gains knowledge and receives training in collaborating with Region FOS Manager and/or Working Supervisor, CAS, and Agency Division of Legal Counsel (DLC) in evaluation of enforcement priorities.
• Attends and observes meetings with local officials and site representatives.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties.

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 no previous experience.
• This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title

Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)
• Prefers the ability to utilize a personal computer with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access software.
• Prefers ability to prepare clear and concise written reports and correspondence, good organizational skills and decision-making abilities.
• Prefers ability to establish and maintain oral communication and working relationships with municipal officials, facility operators and owners, plant managers, or their representatives.
• Prefers a knowledge of public water treatment facilities, and related techniques, procedures, and processes.
• Prefers experience applying or complying with the rules governing the sanitary survey process of public water supplies consistent with Safe Drinking Water Act (40 CFR 16) and State regulations.

Condition of Employment
• As required by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120, this position will be required to take (within 90 days of employment) and maintain working knowledge (8-hour annual refresher) and/or certification to ensure position is up to date with laws, rules and regulations to maintain compliance with IL Department of Labor Occupational Safety Regulations: 24-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training.
• Requires a current and valid driver’s license.
• Requires the ability to travel.
• Requires the ability to pass a name-based background check.

Work Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday

Work Location: Champaign - 2125 S 1st St

Agency Contact: Joe Mercier

Email: Joseph.mercier@illinois.gov

Phone #: 217-785-2361

Posting Group: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

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.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

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

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

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

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