Military Environmental Specialist - North Riverside

Job Requisition :48455
Closing Date:08/04/2025
Agency:Department of Military Affairs
Class Title:MIL ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST-82946
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary:Anticipated Starting Salary $4954 monthly;
Full Range $4954 - $6894 monthly.
Job Type:Salaried
Category:Full Time
County:Cook
Number of Vacancies:1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC062

* 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 Department of Military Affairs must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended.

** This is a non-code Military Exempt position.

To qualify you will need to furnish proof of your Illinois National Guard military service. Illinois National Guard members currently serving should provide a memo from their command showing dates and status. Retired/inactive members should provide their
NGB
22 and/or
DD214 .These documents can be uploaded in the application. **

You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS
100, CMS
100b, FM 115 or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position
MUST
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Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

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The Department of Military Affairs is looking to hire a Military Environmental Specialist located out of North Riverside. This position under direction, performs progressively responsible activities of an administrative, technical, and scientific nature related to environmental quality involving general compliance management (generally clean air, asbestos, pest management, radon, spill response management and water quality) for the Department of Military Affairs and the Illinois Army National Guard.

In a coordinated effort with all compliance, staff keeps all facilities in compliance with procedures included in the ILARNG Environmental Protection Policy, AR 200-1, Federal, State, and Local regulations for environmental compliance. We welcome all interested applicants to apply.

• Assist with the hazardous and special waste program.
• Conducts environmental training for the Illinois Army National Guard.
• Assists with implementation of the Asbestos and Pest Management Plans in accordance with Federal, State and local regulations.
• Manages spill response and the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA) program in accordance with Federal, State and local regulations.
• Manages wastewater, stormwater, and drinking water quality in accordance with Federal, State and local regulations.
• Serves as an environmental consultant within Facilities and Engineering and to other directorates in the Department of Military Affairs and the Illinois Army National Guard for the program areas listed above.

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree with coursework in physical, life, or environmental science with one year of professional experience in…