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40%  1. Assists higher level engineers to gain knowledge and training in conducting routine plant site inspections/investigations and performing engineering analysis of industrial facilities for the Bureau of Air, Field Operations Section, Southern Region;

• Provides routine engineering analyses of certain industrial processes; i.e. metallurgical, chemical, power generation, their design, operations and maintenance of air pollution control equipment
• Reviews source operating records and reports
• Prepares engineering evaluations, complaint investigations and emergency response reports, as a result of analyses. 
• Utilizes chemically and heat resistant clothing and respiratory protection and heavy sampling equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, per 29 CFR 1910.12, assist in responding to plant site emergency situations
• Utilizes a personal computer to update tracking and scheduling databases
• Travels in performance of duties

25%  2. Assists higher level engineers with performing investigations of emergency situations and routine citizen complaints of air pollution;

• Assists in the preparation of engineering analyses, complaint investigations and emergency response reports, as a result of investigations

20%  3. Assists in investigating/evaluating/supporting routine enforcement situations;

• Prepares and submits engineering data to be utilized in preparation of enforcement actions
• Participates in required compliance conferences between the Agency and the source when violations of the air pollution regulations are alleged

10%  4. Participates and observes higher level staff in meetings such as with elected officials, plant site representatives or any concerned citizens;

• Explains and interprets Bureau policies and regulations (i.e., permitting procedures, compliance schedules, air pollution control regulations)

05%  5. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Work Hours:  8:30AM - 5:00PM Monday - Friday  
Work Location: 1101 Eastport Plaza Drive Suite 100 Collinsville, IL 62234  
Agency Contact:

Jason Thoron

1021 North Grand Avenue East MC#37

 PO Box 19276

 Springfield, IL 62794-9276

 (217)785-1745

 Fax (217)524-6907

Submit via email to:

EPA.HR.JobApplications@Illinois.gov

Job Function:  Sciences and Natural Resources  

CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT A SEPARATE BID FORM (as applicable) AND CMS-100/B FOR EACH POSTED VACANCY APPLIED FOR. 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

DO NOT APPLY ONLINE.

Current State Employees:

• Seeking a Promotion – Submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form and CMS-100B Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to the Agency Contact address listed above.
  • Older versions of the CMS-100B will not be graded or returned to applicants. 
  • Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100B (version dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.

• Seeking a Transfer – Submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form, Transfer Request, and CMS-100 Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to the Agency Contact address listed above.
  • A separate Bid form and Application is required for each Posting Identification#/Job Requisition ID # or your bid will be rejected.  
  • Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100 version (dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.

• Seeking a Reduction - Submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form and CMS-100 Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to the Agency Contact address listed above.
  • A separate Bid form and Application is required for each Posting Identification#/Job Requisition ID # or your bid will be rejected.  
  • Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100 (version dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.

 Former State Employees:

• Submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form and CMS-100 Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to the Agency Contact address listed above.
  • A separate Bid form and Application is required for each Posting Identification#/Job Requisition ID # or your bid will be rejected. 
  • Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100 (version dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.

Non-State Employees:

• Submit a CMS-100 Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) and official college transcripts (where applicable) to the Agency Contact address listed above.
  • Documentation is required for each Posting/Bid ID or your application(s) will be rejected.  
  • Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100 version (dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.

The IEPA does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status).  To be considered for permanent IEPA employment, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

“Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”), and seek a revolving door determination from the OEIG, or may be subject to a fine.”