Environmental Protection Specialist

Position Overview

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Bureau of Air (BOA), Air Quality Planning Section (AQPS), Monitoring Operations/Northern Region Unit is seeking to hire an Environmental Protection Specialist I (EPS I). This position observes and participates in conducting routine technical and scientific inspections/evaluations at air monitoring sites for the Northern Region. The ideal candidate for this position will be organized, detail oriented and will possess the ability to adapt to change in a collaborative, fast paced environment.

The ideal candidate will also need to be able to communicate effectively verbally, electronically and in writing with both internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits include a 37 ½ hour work week, generous salary and benefits package, pension and other retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement, and insurance eligibility on day one (medical, dental, vision, and life).

• Observes and participates in routine technical and scientific inspections/evaluations at air monitoring sites for the Northern Region.
• Observes and participates in routine installation and collection of sample filters.
• Assists higher‑level staff in routine technical and scientific analysis and repair of air monitoring equipment.
• Participates in meetings, internal and external audits, and investigations into monitoring results requested by management.
• Performs other duties as reasonably within the scope of the duties.

• Completion of four‑year college degree with coursework in the physical, life or environmental sciences and either one year of professional experience in pollution abatement or a related field, or completion of an agency‑approved training program.
• Master’s degree with coursework in the physical, life, or environmental sciences.

• Working knowledge of modern inspectional and investigative techniques and procedures.
• Ability to prepare comprehensive, technical and scientific reports of field investigations and/or inspections.
• Ability to analyze and interpret scientific data for facility plans, installations and equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with municipal officials, facility operators and owners, plant managers, or their representatives.
• Proficiency with a personal computer and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and to plan, schedule, and prioritize daily work.
• Coursework (18‑20 semester hours) in Chemistry, Biology, or Physics.

• Heavy work: lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Overtime is required, including scheduled, unscheduled, or last‑minute overtime; ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Attendance at seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, and industry related topics.
• Travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Name‑based background check.

Work Hours:

8:30 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday.

Headquarter

Location:

9511 Harrison St, Des Plaines, Illinois 60016.

Work County:
Cook.

Joe Mercier

Email: joseph.mercier

Phone #: 217‑785‑2361

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 state’s 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.

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