Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 47939 
Closing Date: 07/13/2025
​Agency:  Environmental Protection Agency
Class Title: ENVIRON PROTECTION SPEC IV - 13824 
Skill Option:  None 
Bilingual Option:  None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $7,787 monthly; Full Range $7,787 - $11,450 monthly.
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:  RC062
Merit Comp Code:  

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

 

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Job Overview

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Bureau of Water (BOW), Division of Public Water Supplies, Compliance Assurance Section is seeking to hire an Environmental Protection Specialist 4 (Technical Expert/Working Supervisor). This position will serve as a technical expert in conducting activities related to the public water supply operator and wastewater operator certification programs and compliance with State and Federal drinking water regulations, and will serve as a working supervisor in the Compliance Assurance Section. The successful candidate will have experience independently working in a local government, state, federal, or private drinking water program. As an EPS4, you will be providing consultation and technical support to Bureau staff in dealing with complex issues involving public water supply and wastewater operator certification rules and regulations.

The benefits of working at the IEPA 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.

Essential Functions

• Conducts activities related to the public water supply operator and wastewater operator certification programs
  and compliance with State and Federal operator certification rules and regulations with the Drinking Water
  Compliance Section, Division of Public Water Supplies (DPWS), Bureau of Water (BOW);
• As specialized technical expert, provides consultation and technical support to Bureau staff in dealing with
  complex issues involving public water supply and wastewater operator certification rules and regulations.
• Assists, advises, and confers with public water supplies and wastewater treatment facilities and their
  consultants concerning State and Federal Operator certification rules and regulations;
• Serves as Working Supervisor for the Drinking Water Compliance Section, Division of Public Water Supplies
  (DPWS), Bureau of Water (BOW);
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated
  above.

 

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four years college with coursework in

the physical, life, or environmental sciences, engineering, or geology.

• Requires four years of professional experience in the field of environmental protection or a related field.

Specialized Skills (Used for certain BU Employees only)

• Requires two years’ experience in utilizing the Safe Drinking Water Information System and associated Access databases;
• Requires two years’ experience in the Agency’s drinking water compliance program, including the issuance of violation

notices and compliance commitment agreements in accordance with Section 31 of the Illinois Environmental Protection Act.

Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)

•   Prefers at least two years’ experience working in a state or federal drinking water compliance program;
• Prefers at least two years’ experience in the interpretation and application of state and federal drinking water operator

certification regulations;

• Prefers at least two years’ experience in enforcement of laws governing a state or federal drinking water program, including

issuing notices of violation and compliance agreements;

• Prefers at least two years’ experience in generating and reviewing compliance reports for a state or federal drinking water

program;

• Prefers at least two years’ experience in to communicating compliance requirements, in accordance with state and federal

laws governing public water supplies, to certified drinking water operators, municipal officials, and other external stakeholders;

• Prefers good organizational skills that allow for the arrangement of thoughts, time, and tasks in a structured way to

efficiently accomplish goals.

Conditions of Employment

•   Requires a current and valid driver’s license.
• Requires the ability to travel.
• Requires the ability to pass a name-based background check.
• 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) or may be subject to a fine.
* All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

  Work Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday
Work Location: 2520 West Iles Avenue Springfield, IL 62704

Agency Contact:  Chris Steinkruger
Email: Christopher.E.Steinkruger@illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-558-1256
Posting Group: Environmental & Natural Resources; Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

 

This position [DOES] contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

 

Revolving Door: “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.”

 

Agency Statement: The mission of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) is to safeguard environmental quality, consistent with the social and economic needs of the State of Illinois, so as to protect health, welfare, property and the quality of life. IEPA works to safeguard the states natural resources from pollution to provide a healthy environment for its citizens. By partnering with businesses, local governments and citizens, IEPA is dedicated to continued protection of the air we breathe and our water and land resources.

 

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.

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

 

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

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