What are the responsibilities and job description for the SPSA, OPT 4 (BUREAU OF LAND, MATERIALS MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE, SECTION MANAGER) position at State of Illinois?
Job Requisition ID: 44495
Closing Date/Time: 02/17/2025
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070
Skill Option: Physical Sciences/Environment
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: $11,100.00-$12,480.00 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: None
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POSTING IDENTIFICATION# 44495
***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*
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.
Position Overview
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) is seeking a highly qualified individual to serve as a Senior Public Service Administrator, Option 4, Bureau of Land, Materials Management and Compliance, Section Manager The successful candidate will oversee the Section's broad range of programs, including compliance document issuance; compliance referral tracking; design, development, and use of compliance information systems; inspection and enforcement delegation agreements with local governments; delegation agreement grants; local inspector certification; household hazardous, pharmaceutical, and electronic waste collections; used tire collections; tire retailer registration; site and facility financial assurance; Drycleaner Environmental Response Trust Fund administration and licensing; development and implementation of recycling education, programs, and strategies; landfill operator certification; waste manifesting; site and facility reporting; federal reporting and tracking.
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). We invite all qualified candidates to apply.
Essential Functions
- Serves as the Section Manager of the Material Management and Compliance Section (MMCS), Bureau of Land (BOL):
- Directs the policies and procedures for Materials Management Programs (MMP),
- Pursues and develops available grant opportunities for MMCS programs.
- Develops strategy to fulfill Federally funded requirements related to financial assurance for hazardous waste facilities.
- Evaluates annual reports submitted to the Agency in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations.
- Serves as full-line supervisor.
- Interfaces with federal, state, local government and other entities on waste reduction and enforcement issues, efforts, and policies.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to (4) four years of college with coursework in business administration or environmental sciences.
- Requires (4) four years of progressively responsible administrative work experience in a public or business organization related to materials management, recycling, permitting, compliance, or other environmentally related programs.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers at least (2) years of experience in mentoring/supervising staff in a professional setting.
- Prefers at least one (1) year of experience with intergovernmental grant applications and managing grant awards and grant reports.
- Prefers at least (2) years of experience in establishing service and procurement contracts and overseeing the deliverables of those contracts.
- Prefers at least (2) years of experience in preparing materials management reports and data tracking.
- Prefers at least (2) years of experience in communicating both in writing and verbally with internal and external stakeholders.
- Prefers experience with public speaking.
- Prefers experience with regulatory compliance and financial assurance.
- Prefers experience in overseeing the coordination or administration/implementation of waste collection facilities or events, or materials management facilities or events.
Conditions of Employment
- 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.
- Requires ability to travel occasionally in performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate
- Requires a valid & current driver's license
- Requires ability to pass a name based background check
- Requires the ability to use an Agency issued cell phone.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: 8:30-5 Mon-Fri
Work Location: 2520 West Isles Ave, Apringfield, IL 62704
Agency Contact:
Kathy Taylor
Kathy.Taylor@Illinois.gov
(217)785-1745
Posting Group: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics; Environmental & Natural Resources; Leadership & Management
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.
AGENCY STATEMENT: The mission of the Illinois EPA is to safeguard environmental quality, consistent with the social and economic needs of the State, so as to protect health, welfare, property and the quality of life. Illinois EPA works to safeguard the state’s natural resources from pollution to provide a healthy environment for its citizens. By partnering with businesses, local governments and citizens, Illinois EPA is dedicated to continued protection of the air we breathe and our water and land resources.
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.
Term Appointment: Candidates hired into a term position shall be appointed for a term of 4 years and are subject to a probationary period. The term may be renewed for successive four-year terms at the Director of the Environmental Protection Agency’s discretion.
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 : $11,100 - $12,480
