ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ENGINEER IV

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

2d•$8,060 - $11,851•Hybrid

About The Position

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA), Deputy Bureau Chief/Bureau of Land (BOL), Permit Section, is seeking an Environmental Protection Engineer IV to serve as a Technical Expert/Working Supervisor to technical and professional staff in the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Disposal Alternatives Unit, Permit Section, in accordance with RCRA regulations. The role involves working in an organized, detailed, collaborative, fast-paced environment and communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders verbally, electronically, and in writing. The position has a 37.5-hour work week and a scheduled workday of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a one-hour lunch. The headquarters is at 2520 W Iles Ave, Springfield, Illinois. Reporting to headquarters is required as needed, based on operational needs; the posting describes potential hybrid-work schedule availability.

Requirements

Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college with a bachelor's degree in an engineering science or a closely related engineering specialty.
Possession of an Illinois certificate as a registered professional engineer.
Four years of professional engineering experience related to working with complex engineering problems. A master's degree in engineering or business administration may substitute for two years of professional experience.
Four years of experience interpreting and administering State and Federal regulations pertaining to RCRA, including 35 Ill. Adm. Code Parts 702–740 and Tiered Approach to Corrective Action Objectives (TACO), 35 Ill. Adm. Code Part 742.
A valid and current driver's license.
Ability to travel.
Ability to pass a name-based background check.
Ability to complete 24-hour OSHA training within 90 days of employment and maintain working knowledge through an eight-hour annual refresher and/or required certification.

Nice To Haves

At least four years of experience interpreting and administering State and Federal regulations pertaining to RCRA, including 35 Ill. Adm. Code Subtitle G.
At least four years of experience explaining and interpreting environmental policies and regulations.
At least four years of experience consulting with and advising public and private organizations on applying engineering standards and procedures to the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of facilities and systems for controlling environmental conditions.
Four years of experience reviewing and evaluating engineering reports for completeness and accuracy of engineering detail.
Ability to develop and maintain effective public working relationships.
Ability to use a personal computer and Microsoft software.

Responsibilities

Serve as Technical Expert/Working Supervisor to engineering staff in the RCRA Unit A, Permit Section, in the Bureau of Land.
Conduct and coordinate highly complex and technical engineering evaluations of applications.
Serve as the primary staff resource and contact on highly complex, sensitive, and controversial engineering issues for the RCRA Unit A.
Respond to complex written and oral inquiries associated with the RCRA Unit and related matters.
Attend webinars, site visits, and trainings to expand professional knowledge of applicable regulations required to perform duties as a licensed professional engineer.
Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the listed duties.