ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST I-1382100
Agency :
Environmental Protection Agency Closing Date/Time:
01/23/2024 Salary:
Anticipated Starting Salary $4,439.
00/Month, CBA Language Applies-Full Range $4,439-$6,377 Monthly Job Type:
Salaried Full Time County:
Sangamon Number of Vacancies:
1 Plan/BU:
RC062 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 32548(Job Assignment Only:
Targeted title for Life Sciences Career Trainee Bid Req# 32547) 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 OverviewThe Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA), Bureau of Water (BOW), Water Pollution Control, Water Quality Standards Section, is seeking to hire an Environmental Protection Specialist I.
This position observes, assists, and participates in routine duties related to the Water Quality Standards Section.
The ideal candidate will assist higher level staff in drawing conclusions that ultimately lead to preliminary recommendations for approval or denial of permits, variances, or standards.
The position will also assist higher level staff in the interpretation of environmental laws and regulations, prepare documents and reports for the development of water quality standards for the protection of aquatic life and human health uses, and assist with recommendations to the Illinois Pollution Control Board.
The benefits of working at the IEPA include a 37 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.
Job Responsibilities25% 1.
Assists higher level staff in developing and preparing technical and scientific water quality standards recommendations for adoption by the Illinois Pollution Control Board (IPCB) with the Water Quality Standards Section, Division of Water Pollution Control (WPC), Bureau of Water (BOW); Assists in developing and preparing routine technical and scientific water quality standards recommendations for adoption by the Illinois Pollution Control Board (IPCB) and developing water quality criteria in accordance with the IPCB regulations.
Assists in conducting routine recreational use assessments for small streams receiving treated sewage effluent for purposes of granting disinfection exemptions or variances from bacteria standards.
Assists in reviewing and preparing recommendations for Time-Limited Water Quality Standards and other petitions before the IPCB.
Performs literature research obtain and compile pertinent toxicity test results for aquatic life, human health and wildlife.
Drafts justification documents for the IPCB to explain the methods utilized in water quality standards development.
Attends and participates in workgroups and IPCB rulemaking hearings.
Drafts responses to routine questions posed to the Agency during the public hearing process.
Keeps abreast of contaminants of emerging concern.
(Job Responsibilities continued)20% 2.
Observes and participates in conducting antidegradation review of new or modified National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitted discharges or Section 401 water quality certifications; Prepares for Section Manager's close review memo to provide assessment of proposed projects compliance/non-compliance with the antidegradation regulations.
Assists and responds to comments on the antidegradation assessment raised during the public notice process for the NPDES permit or water quality certification.
Attends and participates in public hearings related to antidegradation review/regulations.
20% 3.
Assists higher level staff in working closely with Water Permit Section staff to provide information for the issuance of new, modified, and renewed NPDES permits; Assists in providing routine stream/lake and water quality standard information to the Water Permit Section, other Agency personnel, and outside entities.
Assists in reviewing routine effluent data to determine if water quality based effluent limits are needed for NPDES permits.
Assists higher level staff in utilizing site-specific data to calculate water quality standards.
Assists higher level staff in performing mixing zone calculations.
Attends and participates in public hearings related to NPDES permits.
(Job Responsibilities continued)10% 4.
Observes and assists higher level staff in evaluating results of Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) testing conducted on discharges from NPDES facilities; Participates in interpreting test methods and test results for compliance/non-compliance.
Assists in developing monitoring/permit limits for WET.
Assists in developing study plans for indigenous organisms of concern.
Utilizes the results from toxicity identification evaluation (TIE) procedures, assists in identifying unknown toxics and aiding NPDES facilities in toxicity reduction.
Assists in providing written review and recommendation on WET to the Water Pollution Permit Section.
10% 5.
Participates in the review of chemical additives requests from NPDES permitted facilities for maintenance of industrial and municipal treatment works; Assists higher level staff in evaluating potential toxicity to aquatic life and/or human health.
Assists in determining potential for degradation and other means of toxicity mitigation prior to discharge.
Assists in evaluating composition of product formulations to determine pollutant loadings associated with product usage.
Submitting recommendations for approval/disapproval and relaying information to the Water Pollution Permit Section.
Maintains an ongoing list of additives detailing the acceptability of chemicals or specific product formulations in regard to toxicity or pollutant loadings.
(Job Responsibilities continued)05% 6.
Observes and participates in special biological and water chemistry field studies designed to validate new methods or develop new implementation regulations; Conducts activities that utilize heavy sampling equipment (e.
g.
, 50 pounds).
Attends and participates in workshops, conferences and meetings with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and other governmental agencies to review and discuss the current science behind water quality standards.
Travels in performance of duties.
05% 7.
Observes and participates in the review of Nutrient Assessment and Reduction Plans (NARPs); Assists higher level staff in evaluating NARPs submitted by NPDES permittees.
Assists higher level staff in drafting recommendations for approval/disapproval of the NARPs submitted by NPDES permittees.
05% 8.
Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications 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 and requires either:
one year of professional experience in pollution abatement or a related field, or completion of an agency approved training program.
-OR- Requires a master's degree with coursework in the physical, life, or environmental sciences.
Specialized SkillsOf the one-year experience required, requires one year of experience in gathering, analyzing and interpreting water quality and/or toxicity data.
Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance) Prefers one year of experience in gathering, analyzing and interpreting water quality and/or toxicity data.
Prefers a bachelor's degree in Aquatic Biology, Toxicology, Fisheries Biology, Zoology or related field.
Prefers coursework (18 - 20 semester hours) in ecology, toxicology, limnology or related environmental science field.
Prefers knowledge of state laws, rules and regulations as pertaining to environmental protection or pollution abatement.
Prefers ability to interpret pertinent state laws, rules, regulations, policies, or procedures of the agency to individuals and municipal bodies.
Prefers ability to review and summarize technical and scientific reports.
Prefers ability to locate and review the scientific data of effluent monitoring results, facility plans, and other environmental results to ensure compliance with the water quality standards.
Prefers ability to establish and maintain 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, Access, and Excel Software.
Prefers the ability to operate field equipment such as a camera, dissolved oxygen testing and monitoring equipment, Hach field kit, and real time analyzer.
Conditions of Employment Requires current and 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.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours:
8:
30 am - 5:
00 pm Monday - Friday Work Location:
1021 North Grand Avenue East, Springfield, IL 62702 Agency Contact:
Chris SteinkrugerEmail:
email protected Phone #:
217-558-1256Job Family:
Environmental & Natural Resources This position DOES 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 INSTRUCTIONSUse 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 AidNon-State employees:
on Illinois.
jobs2web.
com - click Application Procedures in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email.
Please check your junk mail, spam, or other folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s).
You may receive emails from the following addresses:
email protected email protected Recommended Skills Assessments Biology Calculations Maintenance Microsoft Word Recreation Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Environmental Protection Agency Closing Date/Time:
01/23/2024 Salary:
Anticipated Starting Salary $4,439.
00/Month, CBA Language Applies-Full Range $4,439-$6,377 Monthly Job Type:
Salaried Full Time County:
Sangamon Number of Vacancies:
1 Plan/BU:
RC062 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 32548(Job Assignment Only:
Targeted title for Life Sciences Career Trainee Bid Req# 32547) 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 OverviewThe Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA), Bureau of Water (BOW), Water Pollution Control, Water Quality Standards Section, is seeking to hire an Environmental Protection Specialist I.
This position observes, assists, and participates in routine duties related to the Water Quality Standards Section.
The ideal candidate will assist higher level staff in drawing conclusions that ultimately lead to preliminary recommendations for approval or denial of permits, variances, or standards.
The position will also assist higher level staff in the interpretation of environmental laws and regulations, prepare documents and reports for the development of water quality standards for the protection of aquatic life and human health uses, and assist with recommendations to the Illinois Pollution Control Board.
The benefits of working at the IEPA include a 37 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.
Job Responsibilities25% 1.
Assists higher level staff in developing and preparing technical and scientific water quality standards recommendations for adoption by the Illinois Pollution Control Board (IPCB) with the Water Quality Standards Section, Division of Water Pollution Control (WPC), Bureau of Water (BOW); Assists in developing and preparing routine technical and scientific water quality standards recommendations for adoption by the Illinois Pollution Control Board (IPCB) and developing water quality criteria in accordance with the IPCB regulations.
Assists in conducting routine recreational use assessments for small streams receiving treated sewage effluent for purposes of granting disinfection exemptions or variances from bacteria standards.
Assists in reviewing and preparing recommendations for Time-Limited Water Quality Standards and other petitions before the IPCB.
Performs literature research obtain and compile pertinent toxicity test results for aquatic life, human health and wildlife.
Drafts justification documents for the IPCB to explain the methods utilized in water quality standards development.
Attends and participates in workgroups and IPCB rulemaking hearings.
Drafts responses to routine questions posed to the Agency during the public hearing process.
Keeps abreast of contaminants of emerging concern.
(Job Responsibilities continued)20% 2.
Observes and participates in conducting antidegradation review of new or modified National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitted discharges or Section 401 water quality certifications; Prepares for Section Manager's close review memo to provide assessment of proposed projects compliance/non-compliance with the antidegradation regulations.
Assists and responds to comments on the antidegradation assessment raised during the public notice process for the NPDES permit or water quality certification.
Attends and participates in public hearings related to antidegradation review/regulations.
20% 3.
Assists higher level staff in working closely with Water Permit Section staff to provide information for the issuance of new, modified, and renewed NPDES permits; Assists in providing routine stream/lake and water quality standard information to the Water Permit Section, other Agency personnel, and outside entities.
Assists in reviewing routine effluent data to determine if water quality based effluent limits are needed for NPDES permits.
Assists higher level staff in utilizing site-specific data to calculate water quality standards.
Assists higher level staff in performing mixing zone calculations.
Attends and participates in public hearings related to NPDES permits.
(Job Responsibilities continued)10% 4.
Observes and assists higher level staff in evaluating results of Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) testing conducted on discharges from NPDES facilities; Participates in interpreting test methods and test results for compliance/non-compliance.
Assists in developing monitoring/permit limits for WET.
Assists in developing study plans for indigenous organisms of concern.
Utilizes the results from toxicity identification evaluation (TIE) procedures, assists in identifying unknown toxics and aiding NPDES facilities in toxicity reduction.
Assists in providing written review and recommendation on WET to the Water Pollution Permit Section.
10% 5.
Participates in the review of chemical additives requests from NPDES permitted facilities for maintenance of industrial and municipal treatment works; Assists higher level staff in evaluating potential toxicity to aquatic life and/or human health.
Assists in determining potential for degradation and other means of toxicity mitigation prior to discharge.
Assists in evaluating composition of product formulations to determine pollutant loadings associated with product usage.
Submitting recommendations for approval/disapproval and relaying information to the Water Pollution Permit Section.
Maintains an ongoing list of additives detailing the acceptability of chemicals or specific product formulations in regard to toxicity or pollutant loadings.
(Job Responsibilities continued)05% 6.
Observes and participates in special biological and water chemistry field studies designed to validate new methods or develop new implementation regulations; Conducts activities that utilize heavy sampling equipment (e.
g.
, 50 pounds).
Attends and participates in workshops, conferences and meetings with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and other governmental agencies to review and discuss the current science behind water quality standards.
Travels in performance of duties.
05% 7.
Observes and participates in the review of Nutrient Assessment and Reduction Plans (NARPs); Assists higher level staff in evaluating NARPs submitted by NPDES permittees.
Assists higher level staff in drafting recommendations for approval/disapproval of the NARPs submitted by NPDES permittees.
05% 8.
Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications 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 and requires either:
one year of professional experience in pollution abatement or a related field, or completion of an agency approved training program.
-OR- Requires a master's degree with coursework in the physical, life, or environmental sciences.
Specialized SkillsOf the one-year experience required, requires one year of experience in gathering, analyzing and interpreting water quality and/or toxicity data.
Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance) Prefers one year of experience in gathering, analyzing and interpreting water quality and/or toxicity data.
Prefers a bachelor's degree in Aquatic Biology, Toxicology, Fisheries Biology, Zoology or related field.
Prefers coursework (18 - 20 semester hours) in ecology, toxicology, limnology or related environmental science field.
Prefers knowledge of state laws, rules and regulations as pertaining to environmental protection or pollution abatement.
Prefers ability to interpret pertinent state laws, rules, regulations, policies, or procedures of the agency to individuals and municipal bodies.
Prefers ability to review and summarize technical and scientific reports.
Prefers ability to locate and review the scientific data of effluent monitoring results, facility plans, and other environmental results to ensure compliance with the water quality standards.
Prefers ability to establish and maintain 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, Access, and Excel Software.
Prefers the ability to operate field equipment such as a camera, dissolved oxygen testing and monitoring equipment, Hach field kit, and real time analyzer.
Conditions of Employment Requires current and 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.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours:
8:
30 am - 5:
00 pm Monday - Friday Work Location:
1021 North Grand Avenue East, Springfield, IL 62702 Agency Contact:
Chris SteinkrugerEmail:
email protected Phone #:
217-558-1256Job Family:
Environmental & Natural Resources This position DOES 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 INSTRUCTIONSUse 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 AidNon-State employees:
on Illinois.
jobs2web.
com - click Application Procedures in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email.
Please check your junk mail, spam, or other folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s).
You may receive emails from the following addresses:
email protected email protected Recommended Skills Assessments Biology Calculations Maintenance Microsoft Word Recreation Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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