ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Job Requisition ID: 58136 
Opening Date: 09/30/2026
Closing Date: 10/15/2026
Agency: Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Class Title:  EXECUTIVE II - 13852 
Skill Option:  None  
Bilingual Option:  None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,820 monthly; Full Range $6,820 - $9,875 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:  Full Time  
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:  RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code: 

This position is a union position; therefore, 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.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

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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

Join DCEO as the Environmental Compliance Support Specialist to help Illinois small businesses navigate Clean Air Act requirements and achieve environmental compliance through technical assistance, regulatory analysis, and practical solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with business owners, state and federal agencies, and industry partners while developing innovative compliance resources that make environmental regulations more accessible and actionable.

Essential Functions

• Under general direction, performs professional duties representing the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) by assisting the Small Business Environmental Assistance Program Manager with Environmental Program Compliance as set forth in the Clean Air Act. 
• Receives and responds to environmental regulatory assistance phone and/or email requests through the Small Business Environmental Assistance Program (SBEAP) helplines. 
• In coordination with the unit manager, drafts environmental compliance assistance tools including but not limited to training materials, recordkeeping tools, fact sheets, guides, brochures, flyers, emission calculators, compliance calculators, recordkeeping tools, utilities, calculators, new or enhanced webpages, etc. 
• Monitors, reviews, and analyzes state and federal environmental legislative and regulatory proposals as related to Illinois small businesses. 
• Participates in meeting and coordinating with appropriate regulatory agencies, trade associations, or other industry groups. 
• Participates in applicable state, regional, and national workgroups or committees related to environmental assistance. 
• 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 completion of four (4) years of college with coursework in physical, life, environmental or engineering science. 
• Requires two (2) years of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization. 

Specialized Skills

• Requires two (2) years of administrative experience providing technical assistance regarding environmental compliance. 
• Requires two (2) years of administrative experience working with regulatory requirements, permitting, licensing, and compliance. 
• Requires two (2) years of experience interpreting and applying federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations such as the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Illinois Title 35 environmental standards, 40 CFR 60 New Source Performance Standards, etc. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers two (2) years of administrative experience providing technical assistance regarding environmental compliance. 
• Prefers two (2) years of administrative experience working with regulatory requirements, permitting, licensing, and compliance.
• Prefers two (2) years of experience interpreting and applying federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations such as the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), or Illinois Title 35 environmental standards, 40 CFR 60 New Source Performance Standards, etc. 
• Prefers a bachelor’s degree in physical, life, environmental or engineering science. 
• Prefers two (2) years of experience developing and implementing compliance assistance tools, such as air emission calculators, fact sheets, guides, recordkeeping tools, regulatory training material, workshops, etc. 
• Prefers two (2) years of experience providing customer or technical support in a help‑center environment, including demonstrated ability to communicate complex information. 

Conditions of Employment

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history. 
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. 
• 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 may require the ability to work evenings and weekends. 

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. 

About the Agency

The mission of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is to create equitable economic opportunities across the State of Illinois. By attracting and supporting major job creators, investing in communities, strengthening Illinois’ world-class workforce, fostering innovation, and ushering in the new clean energy economy, DCEO works to fortify Illinois’ reputation as a global economic powerhouse while ensuring Illinois is the best state to live, work and do business.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Headquarter Location: 1020 S Spring St, Springfield, Illinois, 62704
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: View email address on us.fitly.work ( FOR INQUIRIES ONLY -  INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE )

This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

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.

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