ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST IV

Job Requisition ID: 56081 Opening Date: 05/27/2026 Closing Date: 07/20/2026 Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Class Title: ENV PROT SPECIALIST IV (13824) Skill Option: None Bilingual Option: None Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/26) $8,060 monthly; Full Range $8,060 - $11,851 monthly. Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: Sangamon Number of Vacancies: 1 Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME Merit Comp Code: Reasonable Accommodation Statement The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process, please notify the Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io. Supporting documentation should be uploaded in the "My Documents → Additional Documents" section for each application. Employment Sponsorship The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H‑1B) nor does it provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM‑designated degree program for F‑1 students. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Salary Disclosure In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. Please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other application materials. Position Overview The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Bureau of Land (BOL), Field Operations Section (FOS), Central Region/Springfield Unit is seeking an experienced Environmental Protection Specialist IV (Working Supervisor). This position serves as a working supervisor overseeing professional staff engaged in pollution control and pollution abatement programs within field and office environments. The EPS IV may also collaborate with consulting agencies on complex issues or studies with significant programmatic or policy implications. Essential Functions Serves as designated working supervisor responsible for coordinating activities for the technical and professional staff of the Bureau of Land (BOL), Field Operations Section (FOS), Central Region/Springfield. Independently performs difficult, complex technical and scientific duties related to inspections and investigations of hazardous and solid waste management sites and remediation sites, including evaluations and inspections at Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulated facilities as assigned by the Region Manager. Assists Region Manager in performing complex technical and scientific duties. Prepares documents to refer facilities/sites for legal enforcement, including technical data and documents used as evidence. Attends technical seminars and workshops and conducts independent research to expand personal knowledge and assist or disseminate information to staff. Reviews permit applications or other projects and provides input to the BOL Permit Section and other sections concerning technical aspects of applications and permit approvals. Performs other duties as assigned or required, within the scope of the duties. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of four years of college with coursework in physical, life, or environmental sciences, engineering, or geology. Four years of professional experience in the field of environmental protection or a related field. Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance) At least four years of experience in conducting complex technical evaluations and inspections at RCRA regulated facilities. At least four years of experience in developing annual work plans and inspection schedules for hazardous and solid waste management facility inspections. At least four years of experience in conducting field operations inspections involving land pollution control. At least four years of experience preparing complex technical and scientific reports of complex and sensitive field inspections or investigations. Ability to analyze and interpret complex and extensive scientific data relating to facilities, installations, equipment, and environmental control systems and processes. Experience communicating with municipal officials, facility owners and operators, plant managers, or their representatives, and agency professional staff regarding environmental regulation and compliance. Ability to supervise a sub‑unit of a technical activity within the assigned program. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint; and use of a State‑issued iPhone. Extensive knowledge of modern inspection and investigative techniques and procedures. Specialized Skills Conducting complex technical evaluations and inspections at RCRA regulated facilities. Developing annual work plans and inspection schedules for hazardous and solid waste management facility inspections. Conducting field operations inspections involving land pollution control. Conditions of Employment Requires current and valid driver’s license with the ability to travel. Requires ability to participate in the medical monitoring program. Requires ability to pass a physical examination, including wearing respiratory protection and functioning in high heat stress situations while wearing chemical protective clothing. Requires ability to wear a respirator or other respiratory protection. 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 temperatures up to 100°F). Requires ability to lift heavy equipment (e.g., 45 pounds). Requires ability to hike, climb, wade in streams, or enter/exit boats or swim in emergency situations to reach sites. Requires completion of required training within 90 days of employment and ongoing certification to maintain compliance with Illinois Department of Labor Occupational Safety Regulations (40‑hour OSHA Training). Requires background check. Overtime is a condition of employment; the employee may be requested or required to work nights, weekends, and/or occasional unscheduled hours. Syndicate & Union Information This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr