Environmental Protection Legal Investigator

Environmental Protection Legal Investigator I

We are seeking candidates to serve as FOIA/Records Screeners for the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Ideal candidates will be organized, detail‑oriented, and possess excellent critical‑thinking skills. They must adapt to changing work environments and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

The benefits of working at the EPA include a 37½ hour work week, a generous salary and benefits package (paid time off, holidays, retirement, tuition reimbursement), and insurance eligibility starting on day one.

• Receives and analyzes Agency records to identify exemptions from public disclosure under FOIA.
• Processes Freedom of Information Act requests in accordance with the FOIA.
• Researches and reviews laws, administrative regulations, precedents, and other references pertaining to the Agency.
• Maintains and updates the Freedom of Information Act reference manual, including revisions and new procedures for review of confidential and trade secret claims.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the duties.

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to two years of college plus one year of experience in investigative work in law enforcement, insurance, security, or a related field.

• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to compile and summarize data in a clear, concise format.
• Ability to apply and interpret laws and regulations relating to environmental protection.
• Ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with superiors and the general public.
• Proficiency with a personal computer and Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel software.

• Requires ability to pass a name-based background check.

The State of Illinois is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Please inform us if you require an accommodation during the hiring process. Documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents.

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status nor extensions of optional practical training.

Agency Contact:
Joe Mercier
Email: joseph.mercier
Phone:

This position does not contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in collective bargaining agreements.)