Executive II (Testing Contractor Compliance Officer)

State of Illinois•Des Plaines, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency’s Bureau of Air is hiring an Executive II to serve as a Testing Contractor Compliance Officer in its Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance (VIM) Section in Des Plaines, Illinois. Under direction, the position confers with the Air Pollution Control/VIM Section Manager on matters related to testing contractor services, participates in VIM compliance audit processes, and performs complex support functions for the statewide VIM Program and its design. The position also confers with the Section Manager on new and existing program initiatives. The selected candidate will represent IEPA and the Bureau of Air in discussions with state, federal and local governments, industry, contractors, public interest groups, members of the public, and other stakeholders, including explaining agency policies. The role calls for communication skills and the ability to help guide VIM in meeting current and future needs, as well as knowledge and experience developing policies, standards, and procedural guidelines for Illinois. The position is based at IEPA headquarters in Des Plaines. A hybrid schedule may be available, but employees must report to headquarters as needed based on operational requirements. Regular hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a one-hour lunch; the role has a 37.5-hour work week. Travel is required. The job is a full-time, salaried union position, subject to the relevant collective bargaining agreement. The anticipated starting salary is $6,820 per month, with a stated full range of $6,820 to $9,875 per month.

Requirements

Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college; coursework in business or public administration is preferred.
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 training and auditing for vehicle emissions testing programs.
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.
College coursework in business or public administration.

Responsibilities

Confer with the Bureau of Air/Air Pollution Control, Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Section Manager on all facets related to testing contractor services.
Participate in all facets of VIM compliance audit processes.
Perform complex and specialized support functions for the Agency’s statewide Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program and its design.
Confer with the VIM Section Manager regarding new and existing program initiatives.
Represent IEPA and the Bureau of Air with governmental entities, industry, contractors, public interest groups, members of the public, and other stakeholders, and explain policies.
Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the position’s duties.