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Environmental Protection Specialist I

Agency:Environmental Protection Agency

Closing Date/Time:Wed. 08/21/19 5:00 PM Central Time

Salary:$3,672.00 - $5,342.00 monthly

Job Type:Full-Time

Location:Sangamon County, Illinois

Number of Vacancies:2

Plan/BU:RC062

Bid ID#:15-0089

 

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Description of Duties/Essential Functions  

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 scientific surveillance activities of the Site Remediation Program (SRP). 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 coursework in physical, life, or environmental science. Requires one year of professional experience in the field of pollution abatement or a related field.

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:

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

1021 North Grand Avenue East
Springfield, IL

Joy Thibadeau
IEPA
1021 North Grand Avenue East MC#37
PO Box 19276
Springfield, IL 62794-9276

(217)782-2074
Fax(217)524-6907
 

 How to Apply:

CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES: Submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form and CMS 100 Employment Application dated 7/2019 or after to the Agency Contact address listed above. Applicant must be deemed qualified or have submitted a promotional application to CMS to receive a qualifying grade PRIOR to the closing of the posting period. An application is required for each posting/bid ID or your bid will be rejected. If you are a current State employee wishing to transfer, you must submit an Employee Transfer Request and Bid Form along with the CMS 100 Employment Application dated 7/2019 or after. If no Employee Transfer Request form is submitted, you will not be considered for the position.
 
FORMER STATE EMPLOYEES: Submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form and CMS 100 Employment Application dated 7/2019 or after to the Agency Contact address listed above. A separate Bid form and Application is required for each Posting/Bid ID or your bid will be rejected.

FAILURE TO COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THE NEW CMS-100 DATED 7/2019 OR AFTER WILL RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION BEING REJECTED.
NON-STATE EMPLOYEES: PLEASE SEE INFORMATION BELOW FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY.
 

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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).

Additional Documentation for Environmental Protection Specialist I:

Class Specification
Additional Title and Exam Information
Test Information Guide

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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.