Environmental Protection Engineer IV

State of Illinois•Springfield, MO

1d•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 for technical and professional staff in the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Disposal Alternatives Unit. The position works in accordance with regulations pertaining to RCRA. The agency seeks an organized, detail-oriented candidate who can adapt to change in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and communicate effectively verbally, electronically, and in writing with internal and external stakeholders. The position is based at IEPA headquarters, 2520 W Iles Ave, Springfield, Illinois. Reporting to headquarters is required as necessary based on operational needs; an anticipated hybrid schedule may vary. Work hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a one-hour lunch and a 37.5-hour work week. The role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering science or a closely related engineering specialty, an Illinois registered professional engineer certificate, and four years of professional engineering experience related to complex engineering problems. A master's degree in engineering or business administration may substitute for two years of professional experience. The role also requires four years of experience interpreting and administering specified RCRA regulations and Tiered Approach to Corrective Action Objectives requirements. This is a union position subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement. The position requires a valid, current driver's license, travel, and passing a name-based background check. Within 90 days of employment, the employee must complete 24-hour OSHA training and maintain working knowledge through an eight-hour annual refresher and/or certification, as applicable. The State of Illinois offers a 37.5-hour work week, paid vacation, sick and personal leave, holidays, pension and other retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement, and eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance on day one.

Requirements

Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to four years of college with a bachelor's degree in engineering science or a closely related engineering specialty; qualifying specialties include environmental, civil, general, industrial, mechanical, chemical, public health, electronic, acoustical, or aeronautical engineering, engineering mechanics, or related fields.
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, 35 Ill. Adm. Code Part 742 (TACO).
Valid and current driver's license.
Ability to travel.
Ability to pass a name-based background check.
Complete 24-hour OSHA training within 90 days of employment and maintain working knowledge through an eight-hour annual refresher and/or certification, as applicable.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally, electronically, and in writing with internal and external stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

At least four years of experience interpreting and administering State and Federal regulations pertaining to RCRA, including but not limited to 35 Ill. Adm. Code Parts 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 members of 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 knowledge of Microsoft software.

Responsibilities

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