ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST IV

The Environmental Protection Specialist IV position at the Illinois EPA in Peoria involves supervising staff in pollution control programs, conducting complex studies, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Candidates need a bachelor's degree in relevant fields and four years of experience in environmental protection. Responsibilities include site inspections, reviewing technical documents, and stakeholder communication. Benefits include health insurance and paid time off.
About the position

The Environmental Protection Specialist IV position at the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) involves serving as a working supervisor for professional staff engaged in pollution control and abatement programs. The role requires advanced knowledge in hydrology and the ability to independently conduct complex studies. The successful candidate will provide technical assistance, review scientific documents, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

Responsibilities
• Serve as Working Supervisor to the Field Operations Section staff in the Bureau of Water.
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• Direct highly technical site inspections and investigations.
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• Provide complex technical support for the enforcement process.
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• Review highly complex and technical scientific documents.
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• Conduct meetings and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
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• Interpret and explain Agency policies and water pollution control regulations.
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• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in physical, life, or environmental sciences, engineering, or geology.
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• Four years of professional experience in environmental protection or a related field.
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• Experience in conducting compliance inspections of facilities associated with the NPDES water pollution control program.
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• Experience in drafting technical inspection reports.
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• Experience in applying water pollution control laws and regulations.
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• Experience in reviewing technical documents associated with NPDES and State water pollution control programs.
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• Experience in analyzing and interpreting complex scientific data.

Nice-to-haves
• Experience in establishing and maintaining liaison with government officials and facility operators.
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• Ability to explain water pollution control laws to stakeholders.
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• Knowledge of software applications for environmental analysis.

Benefits
• Dental insurance
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• Health insurance
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• Paid time off
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• Tuition reimbursement
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• Vision insurance