Local recruitment: Environmental Protection Engineer I

Date:  May 23, 2024

Location:  Springfield, IL, US, 62702

Job Requisition ID:  38020

 Position Title: Environmental Protection Engineer 1 – Upward Mobility Program

Agency :  Department of Natural Resources
Closing Date/Time: 06/07/2024 
Salary:   Anticipated Starting Salary $4,611 monthly; Full Range $4,611 – $6,685 monthly 
Job Type:   Salaried Full Time
County:   Sangamon  
Number of Vacancies:   1  
Plan/BU: RC063 

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.

Posting Identification Number  12-73-38020 

Essential Functions

1. Under direction supervision of the Centralized Design Unit Supervisor, performs routine environmental engineer work on abandoned mined land properties:

• Travels to mine sites to investigates site conditions to determine safety and environmental hazards.
• Collects soil, water, and groundwater samples, to identify contamination and/or geological laboratory analysis.
• Documents and reports site conditions.

2. Assists the Supervisor with reclamation designs for restoration of land and water resources:

• Assists with calculations to abate hazards using Computer Aided Draft/Design. (CAD) software; engineering design software.
• Performs basic engineering calculations such as earthwork, cost estimates for reclamation.

3. Assist in the inspection of awarded construction contracts for abandoned mine reclamation projects.

• Monitors projects to ensure construction is completed in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Composes construction inspection reports and documentation.
• Assists surveying line for grade checks and quantity calculations.

4. Performs other duties as required or assigned that are reasonable within the scope of the above mentioned duties.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college with a bachelor’s degree in an engineering science. Typically, the subject matter would involve the type of coursework associated with environmental (sanitary, hydraulic, hydrology, and air pollution specialties), civil (sanitary, hydraulic, and hydrology specialties), general, industrial, mechanical, chemical, public health, electronic, acoustical or aeronautical engineering or engineering mechanics or a closely related engineering specialty.
2. Requires no previous experience.
 

Preferred Qualifications

1. Prefers knowledge of professional and practices of an engineering field to perform a variety of basic engineering methods, theories and practices.
2. Prefers experience in collecting samples various soil and ground water samples at work sites.

Employment Conditions

All applicants must be able to meet the following Conditions of Employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position. The State of Illinois complies with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities:

1. Ability to pass background check

2. Valid Driver’s license

3. Ability to travel

4. Ability to work overtime

Agency and Division Statements

DNR Agency Statement

Charged with preserving, protecting, and promoting Illinois’ natural resources, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) employees oversee water, wildlife, wetlands and oil wells, parks, historic sites – and everything in between. Employment opportunities vary greatly, often providing employees the chance to work indoors and out in a dynamic yet relaxed environment. Working for the State of Illinois, IDNR employees receive excellent benefits, including health, vision and dental insurance; a retirement plan and deferred compensation options; state holidays and other time off; as well as pre-tax benefit programs; flexible/remote work schedules may be available for certain positions.

Office of Mines and Minerals

The Office of Mines and Minerals is comprised of four divisions: Land Reclamation, Abandoned Mine Lands Reclamation, Mine Safety and Training, and Blasting, Explosives and Aggregate Reclamation. Within these divisions, the office:

• regulates the mining industry throughout the State of Illinois

• regulates the possession, use, and storage of explosives,

• and enforces various acts which govern the mining industry

In addition, the office is charged with ensuring the health and safety of the thousands of mine workers through the Mine Safety and Training Division, and through administering the Abandoned Mined Land Reclamation program, provides reclamation ensuring public and environmental safety from abandoned mine sites.

Work Hours:  Mon. – Fri; 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Work Location: Department of Natural Resources, One Natural Resources Way, Springfield, IL 62702  
Agency Contact: 

Vicky Fowler, 217/785-5387, Vicky.Fowler@illinois.gov

Posting Group:  Environmental & Natural Resources 

This position DOES NOT 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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Nearest Major Market: Springfield