Spsa, Opt ; Bureau Of Land, Field Operations Section, Southern Region Manager

Overview

Job Requisition : 53171

Closing Date: 02/19/2026

Agency: Environmental Protection Agency

Class

Title:

SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070)

Skill Option: Physical Sciences/Environment

Bilingual Option: None

Salary: $10,395.00-$12,060.00 Monthly

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

County: Madison

Number of Vacancies: 1

Bargaining Unit Code: None

Merit Comp Code: Term Appointment, Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage

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The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (“Illinois EPA”) is seeking a highly qualified individual with a strong background in the Illinois Environmental Protection Act ("Act") and associated land regulations to serve as a Senior Public Service Administrator, Option 4, Southern Region Field Operations Manager, in the Bureau of Land/Land Pollution Control. The successful candidate will plan and direct the activities of FOS staff in the Region locations of Collinsville and Marion.

This individual will be responsible for managing the everyday activities of the region including inspection and enforcement of sites and assisting other programs in the Bureau of Land. The successful candidate will set priorities for the region and ensure activities are consistent with State and Federal regulations.

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.

• As the Bureau of Land, Southern Region Field Operations (FOS) Section Manager, plans, organizes, coordinates and reviews the work of subordinate staff engaged in responsibilities related to conducting State and Federal field inspections/investigations and monitoring activities including;
• Serves as full-line supervisor;
• Coordinates and organizes;
• Develops and implements Regional policies, procedures, and work program activities consistent with BOL/FOS and DLC requirements;
• Reviews, evaluates and interprets relevant regulatory, statutory, technical, and policy requirements;
• Meets and confers with the administrative support staff, DLC, and other Bureaus regarding multi-media investigative compliance, and enforcement issues;
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to four years of progressively…