Environmental Protection Engineer I (Ump)
Job Location:
Des Plaines, IL - USA
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Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:59147
Opening Date: 09/30/2026
Closing Date: 10/16/2026
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Class Title:ENV PROT ENGINEER I (13791)
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6540 monthly; Full Range $6540 - $7480 monthly.
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC063 Professional Employees EducatorsJuvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinatorsand Physicians AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
Work Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday 1 hr lunch
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: It is required that a person reports to the headquarters on this job position as necessary (could be weekly monthly or other schedule) dependent on operational need
Headquarter Location: 9511 W Harrison St Des Plaines Illinois 60016
Work County: Cook
Agency Contact: Chris Steinkruger
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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 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.
***Please upload a copy of your official/unofficial transcripts for all degrees earned and a copy of any applicable professional licenses you possess to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. ***
Note: The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency must verify and have proof of higher education and coursework (if applicable) for any degree earned before any offer can be extended.
Sponsorship for Employment
The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
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 youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible 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.
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Bureau of Air (BOA) Compliance Section Source Monitoring unit Des Plaines Regional office is seeking to hire an Environmental Protection Engineer 1. This position performs a variety of closely supervised functions that are designed to provide a basic introduction to and training in the explicit engineering programs for the Compliance Section Source Monitoring unit Des Plaines Regional office. The ideal candidate for this position will be organized detailed and possess the ability to adapt to change in a collaborative fast paced environment. The ideal candidate will also need to be able to communicate effectively verbally electronically and in writing with both internal and external stakeholders.
The benefits of working at the IEPA include a 37 ½ hour work week a generous salary and benefits package (paid time off for vacation sick or personal leave holidays) pension and other retirement benefits tuition reimbursement and insurance eligibility on day one (medical dental vision and life). We invite all qualified candidates to apply.
- Assists higher level engineers in routine engineering reviews to gain knowledge in source emissions testing and monitoring for Bureau of Air (BOA) Air Pollution Control (APC) Compliance.
- Assists higher level engineers in routine on-site facility engineering investigations and evaluations related to emission control and monitoring.
- Assists higher level engineers in routine facility engineering investigations and evaluations related to emission control and monitoring.
- Provides engineering/technical assistance to Permit Compliance and Legal staff in the development of permit conditions and regulatory and enforcement actions involving air emission controls and measurement.
- Observes and participates in compliance conferences including the violation notice and enforcement process between Agency and industry to address non-compliance relating to stack testing and other issues involving atmospheric emissions and procedures to monitor those emissions.
- Assists in the preparation and presentation of visible emission reading training (smoke school) twice yearly for personnel from the agency local governments and industry; includes set-up and operation of equipment instruction in proper procedures and grading of test papers.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
- Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college with a bachelors 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.
- Requires no previous experience.
- This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.
- Prefers the ability to prepare technical engineering reports.
- Prefers the ability to make mathematical computations and calculations involving the application of standard theory.
- Prefers the ability to independently conduct routine engineering investigations and assist higher level engineering personnel in making complex or difficult investigations.
- Prefers the ability to conduct personal interviews concerning routine problems with a wide variety of representatives of the general public.
- Prefers the ability to utilize a personal computer with knowledge of Microsoft Word Access and Excel software.
- Requires a valid and current appropriate drivers license.
- Requires the ability to travel in 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 requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.
- Requires the ability to climb ladders stairs catwalks scaffolding and smokestacks 75 feet or more in height.
- Requires the ability to pass a name-based background check.
- Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment the employee shall prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) and seek a revolving door determination from the OEIG or may be subject to a fine.
*The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
This title is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP). General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Titles. To utilize upward mobility contractual rights for this position employees must apply internally and must upload a copy of the UMP grade notice to their application documents prior to submission. UMP grades can be uploaded to the Additional Documents OR Grade Documentation section of the application.
This position DOES NOT contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).
Revolving Door:Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment the employee shall prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) and seek a revolving door determination from the OEIG or may be subject to a fine.
Agency Statement:The mission of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) is to safeguard environmental quality consistent with the social and economic needs of the State of Illinois so as to protect health welfare property and the quality of life. IEPA works to safeguard the states natural resources from pollution to provide a healthy environment for its citizens. By partnering with businesses local governments and citizens IEPA is dedicated to continued protection of the air we breathe and our water and land resources.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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If you have questions about how to apply please see the following resources:
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