Environmental Protection Engineer I (Upward Mobility Target Title)- Rockford, Illinois

Under direct supervision of the Northern Region FOS Manager, Rockford Regional Office, Field Operations Section (FOS), Division of Public Water Supplies, Bureau of Water (BOW), assists higher level staff to gain knowledge and training in public water supply functions including: conducting routine engineering evaluations of public water supplies, follow-up visits, and final loan inspections for projects funded through the BOW's Infrastructure Financial Assistance Section (IFAS); providing routine assistance/guidance to officials/consultants in resolving routine operational issues and improving water quality; collaborating with Northern Region FOS Manager, Compliance Assurance Section (CAS), and Agency Division of Legal Counsel (DLC) in evaluation of enforcement priorities; interpreting laws, rules/regulations, policies/procedures. Assists in investigating/evaluating/monitoring routine citizen complaints/inquiries regarding public water supplies; Attends and observes meetings with local officials and site representatives; seminars and conferences. Travels in performance of duties.

 

 Minimum Requirements: Education and Experience: 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.

 

 

Specific Job Requirements: 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 valid driver's license and the ability to travel. Requires the ability to utilize a personal computer with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access software.

 

Desirable Requirements: Ability to prepare clear and concise written reports and correspondence, good organizational skills and decision-making abilities; ability to establish and maintain oral communication and working relationships with municipal officials, facility operators and owners, plant managers, or their representatives.

 

 Work Hours & Location/Agency Contact: Anticipated Starting Salary - $58,776/year                                        

Current Bargaining unit employees - CBA language applies

Full bargaining unit range - $58,776-$67,212

 

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

4302 N Main St

Rockford, IL

Kathy Taylor

IEPA

1021 North Grand Avenue East MC#37

PO Box 19276

Springfield, IL 62794-9276

(217)785-1745

Fax(217)524-6907

 

 How to Apply: *****Please see new CMS application and grading processes below effective November 1, 2019. Candidates must submit a separate bid form and CMS-100/100B directly to the hiring Agency for each posted vacancy applied for; CMS Examining no longer accepts CMS-100/100B applications directly from applicants for grading.****

 

Current State Employees seeking a promotion: Submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form, CMS-100B (7/2019 version) along with copies of official college transcripts (if applicable) to the Agency Contact listed above within the bid/posting period. A Bid Form and CMS-100B must be submitted for each Bid ID/posting you want to apply for. Failure to do so will result in your application being rejected. 

Current State Employees seeking a voluntary reduction, former State employees who have held certified status, and Merit System Transfers: Submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form, CMS-100 (7/2019 version) along with copies of official college transcripts (if applicable) to the Agency Contact listed above within the bid/posting period. A Bid Form and CMS-100 must be submitted for each Bid ID/posting you want to apply for. Failure to do so will result in your application being rejected. 

 

Current State Employees seeking a Transfer (same title): Submit a Position Transfer Request Form, Official Position Vacancy Bid Form, and CMS-100 (7/2019 version) along with copies of official college transcripts (if applicable) to the Agency Contact listed above within the bid/posting period. A Position Transfer Request Form, Bid Form and CMS-100 must be submitted for each Bid ID/posting you want to apply for. Failure to do so will result in your application being rejected. 

 

Non-State Employees: Submit a CMS-100 (7/2019 version) along with copies of official college transcripts and proof of Veteran's status (if either or both are applicable) to the Agency Contact listed above within the bid/posting period. A CMS-100 must be submitted for each Bid ID/posting you want to apply for. Failure to do so will result in your application being rejected. 

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).

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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.

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