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  • LIFE SCIENCES CAREER TRAINEE (UPWARD MOBILITY) Opt. E - Target Title: Envir. Protection Specialist I, IL EPA (Champaign, IL; due Feb. 22)

    Feb 8, 2023 1:00 pm by Miguel OrtizJobs

    Position Description & Application

    Minimum Qualifications

    1. Requires a bachelor's degree in some field of the life sciences.
    2. This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.

    Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)

    1. Prefers ability to prepare comprehensive written and oral reports
    2. Prefers ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
    3. Prefers ability to profit from training received in the designated area of state government
    4. Prefers ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with other employees and agency representatives
    5. Prefers ability to utilize a personal computer with knowledge of Microsoft Office Software

    Job Responsibilities

    35%  1.  Receives training for a period of six to twelve months duration to gain knowledge in and assist in conducting routine field inspections/investigations of hazardous and solid waste management and disposal facilities and remediation sites for the Field Operations Section (FOS), Bureau of Land (BOL), Central Region/Champaign;

      • Completes a thorough review of the site’s activities
      • Determines regulated status, and whether the site is in compliance with laws and regulations.
      • Conducts activities that utilize safety equipment and performs rigorous physical activity to meet safety standards to comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120.
      • Travels in performance of duties.

    35%  2.  Receives training to assist in providing for Region Manager’s close review;

    • Inspection reports, letters, and memorandums by data collected
    • Takes pertinent photos
    • Utilizes a personal computer, with word processing and database software

    10%  3.  Receives training to provide information (verbally or in writing) on relevant environmental matters to facility owners/operators, the public, governmental agencies and others outside the Agency.

      • Assist in preparation of necessary compliance and enforcement documents to be utilized in hearings or court cases
      • Observes legal proceedings.

    10%  4.  Receives training to assist with collecting water, soil and waste samples to substantiate violations and/or determine the extent of contamination;

      • Requires the utilization of field and safety equipment;
      • Participates to gain knowledge in multi-media inspections and investigations with bureaus and shares pertinent information with them.

    05%  5.  Attends and participates in meetings and keeps current on relevant laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to waste management in Illinois;

    • Attends training and studies related documents to develop skills.

    05%  6.  Perform other duties as assigned or required, which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above

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