EXECUTIVE II (TESTING CONTRACTOR COMPLIANCE OFFICER)

State of Illinois•Des Plaines, IL

3d•$6,820 - $9,875•Hybrid

About The Position

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency’s Bureau of Air is hiring an Executive II to serve as Testing Contractor Compliance Officer in Des Plaines, Illinois. The position supports the Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance (VIM) program and works under the direction of the Bureau of Air/Air Pollution Control, VIM Section Manager. The employee will represent IEPA and the Bureau of Air with state, federal, and local governments, industry, contractors, public interest groups, members of the public, and other stakeholders, explaining policies and helping develop policies, standards, and procedural guidelines for Illinois. The role participates in VIM compliance audits and performs complex supportive functions for the statewide VIM program and its design. It also confers with the VIM Section Manager on testing contractor services and program initiatives. The position is a union position governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement. The stated schedule is 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a one-hour lunch; the agency describes a 37½-hour work week. Headquarters attendance is required as operational needs dictate, potentially weekly, monthly, or on another schedule. The position requires a college education equivalent to four years, preferably with coursework in business or public administration, and two years of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization, or completion of an agency-approved professional management training program. Specialized skills require two years of experience in vehicle emissions testing program design and implementation; designing and overseeing program training and auditing; developing and overseeing acceptance testing; and developing or evaluating contractor proposals for vehicle emissions testing programs. The position also requires the ability to pass a name-based background check, travel, and hold a valid driver’s license. The agency lists a starting salary of $6,820 per month and a full salary range of $6,820–$9,875 per month. Benefits include paid leave, holidays, pension and other retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement, and eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance on day one.

Requirements

Education equivalent to four years of college, preferably with coursework in business or public administration.
Two years of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization, or completion of an agency-approved professional management training program.
Two years of experience in vehicle emissions testing program design and implementation.
Two years of experience designing and overseeing vehicle emissions testing program training and auditing.
Two years of experience developing and overseeing acceptance testing in vehicle emissions testing programs.
Two years of experience developing or evaluating contractor proposals for vehicle emissions testing programs.
Ability to pass a name-based background check.
Ability to travel.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience designing and implementing vehicle emission testing programs.
At least two years of experience designing and overseeing training and auditing in vehicle emissions testing programs.
At least two years of experience interpreting and applying vehicle emissions testing program rules, standards, and procedures.
At least two years of experience developing or evaluating contractor proposals for vehicle emissions testing programs.
At least two years of experience designing and overseeing acceptance testing in vehicle emissions testing programs.
Ability to deal with the general public in stressful situations using good listening and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage several projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Confer with the Bureau of Air/Air Pollution Control, Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Section Manager on all facets of Testing Contractor services.
Participate in all facets of VIM compliance audit processes.
Perform complex and specialized supportive functions for the agency’s statewide Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program and its design.
Confer with the VIM Section Manager about new and existing program initiatives.
Represent IEPA and the Bureau of Air with government entities, industry, contractors, public interest groups, members of the public, and other stakeholders, including explaining policies.
Help develop policies, standards, and procedural guidelines for the State of Illinois.
Perform other duties reasonably within the scope of the position’s duties.