EXECUTIVE I (Project Liaison)

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Laboratory is seeking to hire a Project Liaison (Executive I) to coordinate drinking water samples from participating public water supplies. This position provides technical support, tracks and reports on sample results, prepares invoices, and communicates between the Lab, the Illinois EPA Bureau of Water, and public water supply clients to resolve sampling and analysis issues. The ideal candidate will have experience in lab analysis, using a laboratory information management system, and interpreting and applying the Safe Drinking Water Information System.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with coursework in Chemistry at a recognized college or university.
Requires one year of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization, or completion of an agency approved professional management training program.
Requires one year of experience in the utilization of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), to include creating PWS clients, projects, and schedules.
Requires one year of experience utilizing laboratory databases.
Requires one year of experience in laboratory analytical techniques and laboratory programs.
Requires one year of experience in interpreting and applying Safe Drinking Water Information System, (SDWIS) and in tracking and maintaining sample counts for Public Water Supply samples.
Requires a valid and current appropriate drivers’ license.
Requires the ability to travel in performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
Requires ability to attend seminars, conference, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, or other industry related topics to the job duties.
Requires ability to pass a name-based background check.

Nice To Haves

Prefers at least (1) one year of experience in the utilization of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), to include creating PWS clients, projects, and schedules.
Prefers at least (1) one year of experience utilizing laboratory databases.
Prefers at least (1) one year of experience in Laboratory Analytical Techniques and Laboratory Programs.
Prefers at least (1) one year of experience in interpreting and applying Safe Drinking Water Information System, (SDWIS).
Prefers at least (1) one year of experience in tracking and maintaining sample counts for Public Water Supply samples.
Prefers ability to analyze administrative problems and adopt an effective course of action.
Prefers ability to develop, install and evaluate new and revised methods, procedures, and performance standards.
Prefers ability to exercise judgment and discretion in developing, implementing, and interpreting departmental policies and procedures.
Prefers ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Responsibilities

Serves as Project Liaison for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Division of Laboratories (DOL).
Administers the Community Water Supply Testing Program (CWSTP).
Assists with the coordination of laboratory programs.
Collaborates on reports of Program issues and audit findings for presentation to the Division Manager.
Assists with training programs and workshops for DOL.
Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.