Environmental Protection Specialist Iv

Job

Requisition
Opening Date: 05/27/2026
Closing Date: 07/20/2026
Agency:
Environmental Protection Agency
Class

Title:

ENV PROT SPECIALIST IV (13824)
Skill Option:
None
Bilingual Option:
None
Salary:
Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/26) $8,060 monthly;
Full Range $8,060 - $11,851 monthly.
Job Type: Salaried
Category:
Full Time
County:
Sangamon

Number of Vacancies : 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:

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The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Bureau of Land (BOL), Field Operations Section (FOS), Central Region/Springfield Unit is seeking an experienced Environmental Protection Specialist IV (Working Supervisor). This position serves as a working supervisor overseeing professional staff engaged in pollution control and pollution abatement programs within field and office environments. The EPS IV may also collaborate with consulting agencies on complex issues or studies with significant programmatic or policy implications.

• Serves as designated working supervisor responsible for coordinating activities for the technical and professional staff of the Bureau of Land (BOL), Field Operations Section (FOS), Central Region/Springfield.
• Independently performs difficult, complex technical and scientific duties related to inspections and investigations of hazardous and solid waste management sites and remediation sites, including evaluations and inspections at Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulated facilities as assigned by the Region Manager.
• Assists Region Manager in performing complex technical and scientific duties.
• Prepares documents to refer facilities/sites for legal enforcement, including technical data and documents used as evidence.
• Attends technical seminars and workshops and conducts independent research to expand personal knowledge and assist or disseminate information to staff.
• Reviews permit applications or other projects and provides input to the BOL Permit Section and other sections concerning technical aspects of applications and permit approvals.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required, within the scope of the duties.

• Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of four years of college with coursework in physical, life, or environmental sciences, engineering, or geology.
• Four years of professional experience in the field of environmental protection or a related field.

• At least four years of experience in conducting complex technical evaluations and inspections at RCRA regulated facilities.
• At least four years of experience in developing annual work plans and inspection schedules for hazardous and solid waste management facility inspections.
• At least four years of experience in conducting field operations…