EXECUTIVE I (Project Manager)

State of Illinois•Springfield, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Division of Laboratories, Springfield Combined Laboratory is seeking a candidate to serve as an Executive I. 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. 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, 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 utilizing laboratory databases.
Requires one year of experience in Laboratory Analytical Techniques and Laboratory Programs.
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 pass a name-based background check.

Nice To Haves

Prefers at least (1) one year of experience utilizing laboratory information management system (LIMS) databases.
Prefers at least (1) one year of experience processing and reporting environmental laboratory data.
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 environmental compliance requirements.
Prefers at least (1) one year of experience in tracking and maintaining sample counts for environmental samples.
Prefers at least (1) one year of experience planning and/or administering training programs or workshops.
Prefers ability to analyze administrative problems and adopt an effective course of action.
Prefers ability to develop, install and evaluate new laboratory projects.
Prefers ability to exercise judgment and discretion in advising, implementing, and interpreting program policies and procedures.
Prefers ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Responsibilities

As Project Manager, administers the Division of Laboratories’ sampling coordination program function for the Bureaus of Water and Land, Field Operations, Office of Emergency Response, and Public Water Supplies.
Directs project management activities for the Division of Laboratories.
Conducts management studies and technical research on the Division of Laboratories’ program functions to support program evaluation.
Evaluates program performance and prepares reports on program issues and audit findings for the Division Manager.
Plans and administers training programs and workshops for Division of Laboratories and Bureau staff.
Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.