Environmental Protection Legal Investigator

Environmental Protection Legal Investigator I

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome.

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Division of Legal Counsel/Deputy General Legal Counsel/Division of Records is seeking candidates to serve as FOIA/Records Screeners, Environmental Protection Legal Investigator I's. The ideal candidates for this position will be organized, detailed, and possess excellent critical thinking skills as well as 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.

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).

Essential Functions:

• Receives and analyzes Agency records to identify exemptions from public disclosure for the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Division of Legal Counsel (DLC), Division of Records.
• 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 for the Agency including revisions and new procedures for the review of confidential and trade secret claims and justifications.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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 related field.

Preferred Qualification (In Order of Significance):

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

Conditions of Employment:

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

Work Hours:

8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday 1 hr lunch

Headquarter

Location:

2520 W Iles Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62704

Work County:
Sangamon

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

Posting Group:
Legal, Audit & Compliance

This position does not contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).

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 states 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.

The IEPA does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status). To be considered for permanent IEPA employment, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Application Instructions:

Use the "Apply" button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process. If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the  homepage in the blue ribbon.

Non-State employees should log in on the using the "View Profile" link in the top right of the  homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account. If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees:
Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid Non-State employees: on  – click "Application Procedures" in the footer of every page of the website. The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your "junk mail", "spam", or "other" folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses: d