Environmental Protection Engineer IV (RCRA Non-Hazardous)

About the role

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA), Deputy Bureau Chief/Bureau of Land (BOL), Permit Section, is seeking an Environmental Protection Engineer IV to act as Technical Expert and Working Supervisor for the engineering staff in the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Non-Hazardous Unit B, Permit Section. The position is based at the IEPA headquarters in Springfield, Illinois, with anticipated hybrid work and a requirement to report to headquarters as needed depending on operational need.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as Working Supervisor to the engineering staff in RCRA Non-Hazardous Unit B, Bureau of Land.
• Serve as Technical Expert, directing, conducting and coordinating complex engineering reviews and evaluations.
• Act as working supervisor and specialist for sites in the RCRA Subtitle D, non-hazardous waste management programs.
• Respond to complex written and oral inquiries on RCRA Non-Hazardous Unit B matters.
• Attend webinars, conduct site visits and take part in training to keep up with applicable regulations.
• Perform other duties within the scope of the position.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering science (environmental, civil, general, industrial, mechanical, chemical, public health, electronic, acoustical, aeronautical, engineering mechanics or closely related).
• Illinois certificate as a registered licensed professional engineer.
• Four years of professional engineering experience with complex engineering problems.
• A master's degree in engineering or business administration may substitute for two years of professional experience.
• Valid driver's license, ability to travel including overnight stays, and willingness to work overtime, evenings and weekends.
• Ability to pass a name-based background check; the position has revolving door restrictions.

Preferred qualifications

• At least four years of experience interpreting and administering State and Federal regulations, including RCRA (35 Ill. Adm. Code Part Subtitle G).
• Ability to supervise technical staff and to advise public and private organizations on engineering standards.
• Experience reviewing engineering reports for completeness and accuracy.
• Ability to use a personal computer with knowledge of Microsoft software.

What we offer

• Anticipated starting salary of $8,060 per month, range $8,060-$11,851 per month.
• 37.5-hour work week, paid time off, holidays, pension and retirement benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement and insurance eligibility on day one (medical, dental, vision, life).

Applications must be submitted electronically through the State of Illinois online application system; applications by email or paper are not accepted. The position is a union position.