ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ENGINEER I (UMP)

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

13d•$6,540 - $7,480•Hybrid

About The Position

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Bureau of Air (BOA), Compliance, Unit A is seeking an Environmental Protection Engineer I to perform engineering duties associated with air pollution compliance reviews and violations. The ideal candidate for this position will be organized, detailed and possess the ability to adapt to change in a collaborative, fast paced environment. The ideal candidate will also need to be able to communicate effectively verbally, electronically and in writing with both internal and external stakeholders.

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, electronic, acoustical or aeronautical engineering or engineering mechanics or a closely related engineering specialty.
Requires no previous experience.
Requires ability to pass a name based background check.
Requires the ability to travel.
Requires a valid and current driver’s license.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Prefers the ability to prepare technical engineering reports.
Prefers the ability to make mathematical computations and calculations involving the application of standard theory.
Prefers the ability to independently conduct routine engineering investigations and assist higher level engineering personnel in making complex or difficult investigations.
Prefers the ability to conduct personal interviews concerning routine problems with a wide variety of representatives of the general public.
Prefers the ability to utilize a personal computer with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access and Excel software.

Responsibilities

Assists in routine engineering analysis and coordinates compliance activities on assigned matters consistent with applicable laws, regulations, procedures, policies and guidance for Bureau of Air (BOA), Air Pollution Control (APC), Compliance, Compliance Unit A;
Assists in conducting routine engineering reviews;
Provides routine engineering/technical support for the activities of the Bureau and Legal Counsel;
Attends and participates in training seminars, workshops and conferences, source inspections and observations, administrative hearings and litigation proceedings;
Performs other duties as assigned or required that are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.