Job Requisition ID: 48253
Closing Date: 08/18/2025
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Class Title: ENVIR PROT ENG IV - 13794
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $7,787 a month; Full Range $7,787 - $11,450 a month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCME
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.
JOB OVERVIEW
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Bureau of Water (BOW), Water Pollution Control, Permit, Municipal A Unit is seeking to hire an Environmental Protection Engineer IV (Working Supervisor). This position will supervise an office or field engineering staff (approx. team of 5-8) in conducting technical studies and investigation of environmental control problems that require the application of a small to moderate sized subordinate staff or involve facilities and systems that are not diversified in scope or of a highly complex related to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems. The ideal candidate will have experience working with municipal, consulting, construction engineering and technical personnel in the design, construction, location, maintenance and operation or improvement of water pollution control facilities.
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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college with a bachelor’sdegree in an engineering science. Typically, the subject matter would involve the type of coursework associated withenvironmental (sanitary, hydraulic, hydrology, and air pollution specialties), civil (sanitary, hydraulic, and hydrologyspecialties), general, industrial, mechanical, chemical, public health, electronic, acoustical, or aeronautical engineering orengineering mechanics or a closely related engineering specialty.
- Requires possession of Illinois certificate as a registered professional engineer.
- Requires four years of professional engineering experience related to working with complex engineering problems.
- A master’s degree in engineering or business administration may be substituted for two years of professional experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (IN ORDER OF SIGNIFICANCE)
- Prefers at least four (4) years of experience to supervising the activities of a technical staff in a private or publicorganization.
- Prefers at least four (4) years of experience explaining and interpreting permitting laws, policy, and regulations in a publicor private organization.
- Prefers at least four (4) years of experience in interpreting and applying relevant laws, rules and regulations pertaining toissuance of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits.
- Prefers at least four (4) years of experience consulting with and advising members of public and private organizationsconcerning the application of engineering standards and procedures to design, construction, operation and maintenance offacilities and systems for the control of environmental conditions.
- Prefers at least four (4) years of experience reviewing and evaluating permitting reports for completeness and accuracy ofengineering detail.
- Prefers at least four (4) years of experience developing and maintaining effective public working relationships.
- Prefers experience utilizing a personal computer with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access software.
SPECIALIZED SKILLS (USED FOR CERTAIN BU EMPLOYEES ONLY)
- Of the four years’ required experience: requires four years’ experience in the review and issuance of National PollutantDischarge Elimination System (NPDES) permits; experience in preparing, reviewing, or approving construction/operatingpermits; experience in applying relevant State and federal laws, rules and regulations.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Requires a current and valid driver’s license.
- Requires the ability to travel.
- Requires the ability to pass a name-based background check.
- Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, theemployee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediatelyafter ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Officeof the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
- All conditions of employment listed 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: 2520 West Iles Avenue Springfield, IL 62704
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] 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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