Number of Applicants
:000+
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Closing Date/Time: 06/28/2024
Salary: $10,833.00-$12,100.00 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: None
****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****
Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Environmental Protection Agency must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.
Posting Identification Number: 38943
***Please upload a copy of your official/unofficial transcripts for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licenses you possess to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. ***
*Answer all questions thoroughly-DO NOT STATE SEE RESUME*
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) is seeking a highly qualified individual with strong leadership skills and a strong background in the Environmental Protection Act and Land Pollution Control permitting programs to serve as a Senior Public Service Administrator, Opt 4 (Bureau of Land Permit Section Manager). The successful candidate will manage and direct a staff of professionals comprised of managers, engineers, and geologists charged with the administration of all phases of the State’s permitting system in the Bureau of Land. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with State and Federal laws and regulations, set permitting program priorities, ensure site remediation at permitted facilities is completed in accordance with regulations, and ensure project reviews are completed within regulatory timeframes.
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.
35% 1. Serves as the Permit Section Manager in the Bureau of Land (BOL), Land Pollution Control (LPC), Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA):
• Plans, organizes, and directs the State-wide activities in the Permit Section to assure compliance with State and Federal laws and regulations.
• Develops, reviews and implements program procedures and controls.
• Set priorities and evaluates progress of program objectives.
• Evaluates program effectiveness and implements changes to cover new State and Federal programs and revisions in laws and regulations.
• Participates in the interpretation and evaluation of complex design processes for hazardous and non-hazardous waste storage, treatment, and disposal facilities, other permitted facilities, and any remedial action that may be necessary at those sites.
30% 2. Serves as full-line supervisor by planning, directing, and managing/supervising professional and technical staff in the Permit Section;
• Assigns and reviews work
• Provides guidance and training to assigned staff
• Counsels staff regarding work performance
• Reassigns staff to meet day-to-day operating needs
• Establishes annual goals and objectives
• Approves time off
• Adjusts first level grievances
• Effectively recommends and imposes discipline up to and including discharge
• Prepares and signs performance evaluations
• Determines and recommends staffing needs
15% 3. Responds or directs the preparation of responses to verbal and written inquiries of Federal and State rules, regulations, and laws regarding permitting of Illinois facilities:
• Participates in site investigations, conferences, and meetings throughout the state to represent the Bureau Chief/ Deputy Bureau Chief, the Permit Section, and BOL at meetings and conferences.
• Speaks to various academic, industrial, and public groups on permitting and pollution control programs.
• Serves as expert witness or testifies at Pollution Control Board or court hearings.
• Travels in performance of duties.
10% 4. Maintains liaison with other Federal and State divisions, sections/units, and interdivisional programs.
• Interprets State, Federal, and Bureau of Land (BOL) policy for subordinates, other Agency personnel and public.
• Serves as member of appointed decision groups in the BOL and/or the Agency.
• Participates in state and national level meetings.
5% 5. Participates in the negotiation of Federal grant commitments and obligations.
• Prepares budgets, issue papers and discussion documents.
• Conducts meetings relative to State and Federal Permit Programs that include Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and Underground Injection Control (UIC) Permits.
5% 6. Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated
above.
1. Requires a current and valid driver’s license.
2. Requires the ability to travel
3. Requires the ability to pass a background check
4. Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.
*The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: 8:30-5 Mon-Fri
Work Location: 1021 North Grand Avenue East, Springfield, IL 62702
Agency Contact:
Kathy Taylor
Posting Group: Environmental & Natural Resources; Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
AgencyStatement: The mission of the Illinois EPA is to safeguard environmental quality, consistent with the social and economic needs of the State, so as to protect health, welfare, property and the quality of life. Illinois EPA works to safeguard the state’s natural resources from pollution to provide a healthy environment for its citizens. By partnering with businesses, local governments and citizens, Illinois EPA is dedicated to continued protection of the air we breathe and our water and land resources.
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”) or may be subject to a fine.
Term Appointment: Candidates hired into a term position shall be appointed for a term of 4 years and are subject to a probationary period. The term may be renewed for successive four-year terms at the Director of the Environmental Protection Agency’s discretion.
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:
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