ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER III

State of Illinois•Westchester, IL

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as an Environmental Engineer 3 in our Environmental Health Programs, including Lead and Asbestos compliance. Travels to independently perform detailed engineering surveys, review assessments and assists in performing technical review, planning, and directing the enforcement of laws and regulations to provide safe and sanitary conditions for environmental contaminant removals. Conducts non-routine investigations in response to complaints, contamination or illness.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years college with a bachelor’s degree in engineering and coursework in sanitary, public health or environmental engineering.
Requires two (2) years of professional experience in the practice of environmental engineering, sanitary engineering or public health engineering.
Requires possession of a valid driver’s license.
Requires use of personal vehicle for extensive work‐related travel within the State.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of experience applying state Laws and Department rules and regulations, policies, and procedures as they relate to environmental health programs to the general public, public officials, local health departments and other local groups.
Two (2) years of experience writing and reviewing inspection reports and technical documents.
Two (2) years of experience using environmental sampling equipment.
Two (2) years of experience communicating directly with the public and regulated entities.
Two (2) years of experience preparing and/or reviewing evidence for court proceedings and providing testimony.
Two (2) years of work experience in Microsoft software products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Responsibilities

Under direction of the Regional Supervisor, independently performs detailed engineering surveys and source water assessments.
Travels to perform detailed engineering review and surveys, original inventory and licensure inspections, plan revies and specification for new construction, and major alterations and extensions for Office of Health Protection engineering programs.
Confers with regulated entities and the general public explaining deficiencies and sanitation practices.
Assists program manager with preparing detailed technical reports of field inspections and investigations.
Attends and completes mandatory knowledge‐based and practical training required by the Office of Health Protection standard operating procedure and program requirements for regional program activities.
Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas (when available and dependent upon position)
Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
12 paid sick days annually which carryover year to year
3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro-rated dependent on start date)
13-14 paid holidays per year
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources