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Agency : Environmental Protection Agency
Closing Date/Time: 07/03/2024
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/24) $4,952 monthly; Full Range $4,952 - $6,952 monthly.
Job Type: Salaried
County: Peoria
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC063
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 38796
Environmental Protection Geologist I
***Please upload a copy of your official/unofficial transcripts for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licenses you possess to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. ***
Note: The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency must verify and have proof of higher education and coursework (if applicable) for any degree earned before any offer can be extended.
*Answer all questions thoroughly-DO NOT STATE SEE RESUME*
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Bureau of Land, Deputy Bureau Chief, Field Operations Section, Central Region/Peoria Office Environmental Protection Geologist I. This position will perform beginning level duties relative to geologic investigations, and with primary emphasis on training and professional development leading to highly independent work and responsibilities ideally suited for a motivated self-starter. In addition, this position will observe and participate in field investigations with other geologists, engineers, and scientists from not only the Illinois EPA, but also other state and federal agencies and responsible parties concerning projects related to the Federal Site Remediation Program.
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). The work affords the individual opportunities to travel for site work and professional development while offering a healthy work-life balance. We invite all qualified candidates to apply.
40% 1. Receives instruction and guidance in routine reviews of groundwater monitoring plans and data for the Central Region/Peoria Office, Bureau of Land, Field Operations Section (FOS;
30% 2. Receives training in assisting in interpreting and evaluating geologic, hydrogeologic, physical, and chemical data;
10% 3. Receives training and guidance in performing routine reviews of work plans, remedial action plans, and other submittals;
10% 4. Receives training and guidance in review of information for new sites or for revisions of existing site operations regarding geologic and hydrogeologic data;
05% 5. Attends, observes and participates in legal proceedings concerning findings of inspections and/or investigations;
05% 6. Performs other duties as assigned or required, which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
Requires no previous experience.
1. Requires a valid driver’s license.
2. Requires the ability to travel.
3. Requires ability to participate in the medical monitoring program.
4. Requires ability to pass a physical examination, which is intended to determine whether a person can wear respiratory protection and function in high heat stress situations while wearing chemical protective clothing.
5. Requires ability to wear a respirator or other form of respiratory protection.
6. Requires ability to carry and utilize a self-contained breathing apparatus (weighing approximately 25 pounds).
7. Requires ability 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 up to 100F).
8. Requires ability to lift heavy equipment (e.g. 45 pounds).
9. Requires ability of hiking, climbing, wading in streams or getting in/out of boats or swimming in emergency situations to get to sites (as required by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120).
10. This position will be required to complete (within 90 days of employment) and maintain working knowledge of (8-hour annual refresher) and/or certification to ensure position is up to date with laws, rules and regulations to maintain compliance with IL Department of Labor Occupational Safety Regulations: 40-hour OSHA training.
11. Requires the ability to use an Agency issued cell phone.
12. Requires the ability to pass a name-based background check.
13. Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.
*The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday
Work Location: 412 SW Washington St, Suite D, Peoria, Illinois, 61602
Agency Contact:
Chris Steinkruger
Email: Christopher.E.Steinkruger@Illinois.gov
Phone #:217-558-1256
Posting Group: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics; Environmental & Natural Resources
This position [DOES NOT] contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
Revolving Door: “Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”), and seek a revolving door determination from the OEIG, or may be subject to a fine.”
Agency Statement: 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.
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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:
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