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Description Of Duties/Essential Functions

Under the direct supervision of the Manager of the Office of Site Evaluation, participates in an Agency sponsored program of not more than 12 months to receive the training necessary to conduct environmental site investigations that are technical in nature and often concern environmental contaminants and their impact on human health and the environment. Receives controlled assignments primarily in the area of CERCLA site assessments, municipal Brownfield redevelopment assessments, and the usages of various field based environmental site characterization technologies.

• Significant (15-17 semester hours) course work in geology, hydro-geology, chemistry, biology, or environmental science.
• Ability to communicate effectively and prepare concise written reports.

• Must participate in medical monitoring program and be able to pass a physical exam to determine fitness to wear respiratory protection and function in high heat stress situations while wearing chemical protective clothing.
• Capable of wearing an air purifying respirator for long periods (e.g., 10 hours with only short 15 minute breaks) and to carry and utilize a self-contained breathing apparatus (≈25 pounds).
• Must be able to wear chemical resistant clothing in high heat stress situations while performing strenuous physical tasks (e.g., carrying equipment up a steep ravine at a temperature of 100°F).
• Must be able to lift heavy equipment (e.g., 45 pounds).
• Hearing and eyesight must be good or correctable to respond to emergency field conditions.
• Ability to operate an IBM compatible computer and database, and word processing software.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in some field of the life sciences.

(Information Only, Target Title-Environmental Protection Specialist I, #15-010)

Work Hours:

8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Location:

IL Environmental Protection Agency, Bureau of Land, 1021 North Grand Avenue East, Springfield IL 62794

Contact:
Linda Traylor (Telephone: 217/782-2074)

for Applicant Information and Grading Procedures. This position may require a current grade from Central Management Services (CMS), Division of Examining and Counseling, to be deemed qualified and available for employment consideration. For more information, please refer to the Work4

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Additional Documentation For Life Sciences Career Trainee

Class Specification. Additional Title and Exam Information. These documents are in PDF format and can be viewed using Adobe Reader.

State of Illinois employees may be eligible for a variety of benefits associated with their employment. From a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, to vacation and sick leave days and a generous retirement plan, the State of Illinois offers a competitive benefits program for state employees. To learn more about the benefits of state employment, please explore the links below:

• Healthcare Benefits:
  The State offers its employees a comprehensive health and dental program along with a wide array of supplemental insurance programs.
• Retirement Benefits:
  In addition to health and dental insurance programs, state employees are offered a generous pension program with options that can be tailored to meet employees' needs.
• Workplace Benefits:
  State employees may also be eligible for other benefits such as holidays, annual leave and sick leave.

Visit our Illinois Benefits website to see a more detailed summary of other benefits which are available to state employees.

Note:

The above benefits are available to most state employees with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary, part-time and student worker positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits.