ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ENGINEER I (UMP)

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Bureau of Air (BOA), Air Pollution Control Division, Permit Section, Clean Air Act Permit Program (CAAPP) Operating Unit 1(A) is seeking a motivated Environmental Protection Engineer I. This entry‑level engineering position offers hands‑on training and experience in reviewing air permit applications for a wide variety of operations and air pollution control systems. The selected candidate will also support BOA staff in conducting investigations, inspections, and monitoring activities for facilities regulated under the Clean Air Act Permit Program. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop foundational engineering and regulatory skills while contributing to the protection of air quality in Illinois. If you are eager to grow your engineering career while making a meaningful impact on environmental quality, we encourage you to apply today. 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.

Requirements

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, electrical, 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.
Requires current and valid driver’s license.
Requires the ability to travel.
Requires the ability to pass a named-based background check.

Nice To Haves

Prefers the ability to utilize a personal computer with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access and Excel software.
Prefers the ability to make mathematical computations and calculations.
Prefers the ability to understand, interpret and apply state and federal rules, regulations, etc.
Prefers the ability to plan, schedule and prioritize daily work.

Responsibilities

Receives training and guidance in the review and analysis of permit applications in the Bureau of Air (BOA)/Air Pollution Control (APC), Permit Section, for Clean Air Act Permit Program (CAAPP) Operating Unit 1(A).
Receives training and guidance in the utilization of the Permit Section data systems.
Participates in discussions and observes higher level staff in the development of permit applications and their related information.
Receives training and guidance from higher level staff in permit fee resolution.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties.