What are the responsibilities and job description for the REAC APPLICATIONS SPECIALIST (NUCLEAR SAFETY INFORMATION SYSTEMS SPECIALIST I) position at State of Illinois?
Agency: Emergency Management Agency
Class Title: NUCLEAR SAFETY INFO SYS SPEC I - 83725
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Closing Date/Time: 02/18/2025
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary is $6,005/month; full range is $6,005-$8,678/month; CBA Language Applies
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062
Agency Statement: Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of others? The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) is a team of emergency management professionals who support local communities by providing experience, perspective, and resources to help residents prepare for, mitigate, respond to, and recover from threats, hazards, disasters, or emergencies. IEMA-OHS is the lead agency for disasters and emergencies statewide and plays a key role in protecting the health, life, and safety of all Illinoisans.
Position Statement: The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) is seeking to hire a REAC Applications Specialist (Nuclear Safety Information System Specialist I). This position performs essential GIS data management functions and deploys visual data products for the Agency’s Radiological Emergency Assessment Center (REAC), combining the use of GIS platforms with nuclear safety principles in support of statewide radiological response programs. This individual will collaborate with multiple stakeholders to provide mapping products, which play a critical role in emergency response planning, training, and radiological exercises including nuclear power plant reactor accidents. Our employees work in an ever-changing environment that presents new challenges with rewarding issues. If you are interested in joining our team of compassionate and integrity driven public servants, we invite you to apply for the REAC Applications Specialist position with IEMA-OHS!
This position is a NON-CODE union position. 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.
Resume Preferred but Not Required
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number: 44428
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Essential Functions
- Supports Office of Nuclear Safety (ONS) programs by serving as the Geographic Information System (GIS) Applications Specialist responsible for creating, integrating, and maintaining geodatabase information deployable within a GIS framework.
- Performs data acquisition and processing from various sources such as agency stakeholders, external databases, and commercial sector partners.
- Responsible for troubleshooting issues related to GIS and other mapping applications, conducts system and data quality checks, manages database backups, diagnoses problems, resolves database errors, and assists in resolving user issues when accessing visual products.
- Assists in the implementation of assessment center programs which advance emergency response readiness by maintaining position specific procedures and serviceability of applications and equipment, such as displays and other peripherals essential to visual representation of data.
- Coordinates with Agency divisions to establish working relationships and garner consensus through communication of REAC geospatial data requirements, visual support, and implementation procedures.
- Performs duties of assigned team position as a member of the Radiological Task Force and remains available for callback during radiological and nuclear emergencies.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, health physics, or a physical science with at least three (3) courses in computer science, or a bachelor’s degree in computer science with major coursework in mathematics, engineering, or the physical sciences, or a combination of education/experience equivalent to the above requirements. Three (3) years of experience in scientific data processing may be substituted for the computer science coursework; and three (3) years of experience in the nuclear industry may be substituted for the science coursework.
Preferred Qualifications
- One (1) year of relevant experience working with geographical information system technology and software applications, including the creation of maps using GIS products.
- One (1) year of experience with research methods and techniques used to gather geodata for assigned projects.
- One (1) year of experience troubleshooting performance and accuracy issues with spatial data and applications.
- One (1) year of experience working with end users to identify GIS requirements, technical issues, and training needs.
- One (1) year of experience authoring and publishing data layers with intuitive fields, scale dependency, and symbology.
- One (1) year of experience working in a role involving hazardous material response, and/or monitoring of or response to radiological releases to the environment.
- One (1) year of experience utilizing engineer architect drawing tools such as AutoCAD.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
- 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. This also requires the ability to work in a 24 hour ‘on call’ capacity.
- This position is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
- Requires a criminal history check through the Illinois State Police.
- Requires ability to use state-supplied equipment, such as cell phone, laptop, etc.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00a - 4:30p
Work Location: 1035 Outer Park Dr, Springfield, Illinois, 62704-4462
Agency Contact: EMA HR
Email: EMA.Jobs@Illinois.gov
Posting Group: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics; Public Safety
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”) or may be subject to a fine.
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 Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com 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 Illinois.jobs2web.com – 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:
- donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
Salary : $6,005 - $8,678
