Date: Dec 6, 2021
Location:
Springfield, IL, US, 62702-4956
Job Requisition ID: 9804
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Closing Date/Time: 12/20/2021
Salary: $3,443.00-$4,742.00 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC028
Collective Bargaining Agreement language applies to this requisition:
We are currently transitioning away from a paper application process to an electronic application process. This position has not been transitioned. Please follow the directions below when applying to this position.
DO NOT APPLY ONLINE
CMS100/B Employment Application and all applicable documentation should be submitted to the Agency contact listed below.
Posting Identification #
9804
Job Responsibilities
35% 1. Prepares environmental extracts/digestions from soil, water, air, wastes, and fish tissue samples in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and established laboratory Quality Control (QC) procedures utilizing several different techniques, including but not limited to, liquid-liquid, solid phase and accelerated solvent extractor.
- Reviews work priorities based on sample expiration dates and guidance
- Completes samples daily
35% 2. Prepares environmental samples in analyses involving a variety of analytical techniques in accordance with SOPs, and QC directives for detection of environmental samples in trace concentrations;
- Maintains accurate temperature records for testing techniques
- Utilizes established sample preparation techniques in the laboratory
- Adheres to Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) methodologies to ensure that laboratory practices and operations are followed safely and properly documented
- Assists in performing analyses where test results are obvious; ncluding b ut not limited to, pH, Alkalinity, Turbidity, TDS, TSS, VSS, BOD and CBOD.
15% 3. As directed follows new testing procedures for the analyses of environmental;
- Informs Supervisor of all deficiencies in procedures, quality, equipment, and performance that could result in less than high-quality standard results.
(Job Responsibilities continued)
10% 4. Conducts maintenance and calibration of equipment including meters and probes utilized for analyses;
- Interprets analytical data, sampling tracking, maintenance of data logs, backlog reports, and reports findings to concerned parties
- Maintains the documentation and record keeping procedures to support the data for each analytical and preparation parameter, including QC data
- Enters data into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) database ensuring it follows QC and SOPs
05% 5. Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires education and experience equivalent to an Associate’s degree in the laboratory sciences.
- Qualified State employees in the Upward Mobility Program shall have the state requirements of this classification waived by successful completion of specific proficiency tests and training programs.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Requires elementary knowledge of the principles and practices of chemistry, biology, physics, or related sciences.
- Requires elementary knowledge of laboratory procedures and techniques.
- Requires ability to use laboratory equipment safely in performing routine and standard laboratory tests
Work Hours: 8:30-5 Mon-Fri
Work Location: 825 N Rutledge St Springfield, IL 62702-4956
Agency Contact:
Kathy Taylor
1021 North Grand Avenue East MC#37
PO Box 19276
Springfield, IL 62794-9276
(217)785-1745
Fax (217)524-6907
Submit via email to:
EPA.HR.JobApplications@Illinois.gov
Job Function: Sciences and Natural Resources
CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT A SEPERATE BID FORM (as applicable) AND CMS-100/B FOR EACH POSTED VACANCY APPLIED FOR.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
DO NOT APPLY ONLINE.
Current State Employees:
- Seeking a Promotion – Submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form and CMS-100B Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to the Agency Contact address listed above.
- Older versions of the CMS-100B will not be graded or returned to applicants.
- Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100B(version dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.
- Seeking a Transfer – Submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form, Transfer Request, and CMS-100 Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to the Agency Contact address listed above.
- A separate Bid form and Application is required for each Posting Identification#/Job Requisition ID # or your bid will be rejected.
- Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100 version (dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.
- Seeking a Reduction - Submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form and CMS-100 Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to the Agency Contact address listed above.
- A separate Bid form and Application is required for each Posting Identification#/Job Requisiton ID # or your bid will be rejected.
- Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100 (version dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.
Former State Employees:
- Submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form and CMS-100 Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to the Agency Contact address listed above.
- A separate Bid form and Application is required for each Posting Identification#/Job Requistion ID # or your bid will be rejected.
- Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100 (version dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.
Non-State Employees:
- Submit a CMS-100 Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after)and official college transcripts(Where applicable) to the Agency Contact address listed above.
- Documentation is required for each Posting/Bid ID or your application(s)will be rejected.
- Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100 version (dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.
The IEPA does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status). To be considered for permanent IEPA employment, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.