WATER POLLUTION CONTROL, FIELD OPERATIONS SECTION, SECTION MANAGER - SPSA Opt. 4

at Environmental Protection Agency in Springfield, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Overview

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Bureau of Water (BOW), is seeking a highly qualified individual to serve as a Senior Public Service Administrator, Opt 4, Division of Water Pollution Control Field Operations Section (FOS) Manager, who will oversee seven regional field offices located across the state. 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.

• Develops and implements a statewide compliance inspection program for potential sources of water pollution, in
  fulfillment of the objectives of the Illinois Environmental Protection Act (IEPA), federal Clean Water Act (CWA), and
  Illinois delegation agreement with U.S. EPA:


• Serves as full-line supervisor:


• Participates in Bureau compliance and enforcement decision-making in accordance with the Agency’s
  enforcement decision guide and the Illinois Environmental Protection Act;


• Develops and provides testimony, and serves as an expert witness in legal proceedings:


• On a rotating basis, along with other assigned Duty Officers, serves as and performs the duties of the Office of
  Emergency Response (OER) 24/7 on-call Duty Officer, performing duties that include:


• 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 four (4) years of college.


• Requires four years of progressively responsible administrative work experience inspecting water pollution control facilities,
  applying state and federal laws, rules and regulations to water pollution control facilities and managing/overseeing state or
  federal inspections, compliance or enforcement programs related to water pollution control.

• Prefers four (4) years of experience in conducting field investigations and inspections at municipal wastewater treatment
  facilities.


• Prefers four (4) years of experience in conducting field investigations and inspections at industrial wastewater treatment
  facilities.


• Prefers four (4) years of experience in conducting field investigations and inspections at livestock feeding facilities.


• Prefers four (4) years of experience in supervising professional staff in water pollution control programs.


• Prefers experience in conducting field investigations and inspections at industrial stormwater facilities.


• Prefers experience in conducting field investigations and inspections at municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4)
  communities.


• Prefers experience in state or federal inspections, compliance, or enforcement programs related to water pollution control.


• Prefers experience in implementing state and federal laws, rules, and regulations to water pollution control facilities.


• Prefers experience in interpreting and communicating state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to water pollution
  control facilities.


• Prefers the possession of a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Physical Science, Environmental Science, or Engineering.

• Requires the ability to work at various times outside of normal office hours to meet deadlines.


• Requires a valid/current driver’s license and the ability to travel.


• Requires the ability to pass a background check.


• Requires use of an agency-supplied mobile phone to be on-call as needed.


• Requires ability to lift <45> pounds.


• Requires the ability to be on-call on a 24-hour basis to coordinate and respond to emergencies.


• Requires the ability to hike, climb, wade in streams, get in/out of boats, or swim in emergency situations.


• Requires the ability to be HAZWOPER certified within 90 days of employment and maintain it annually with an 8-hour
  refresher per 29 CFR 1910.120.


• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring
  the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.)
  requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary
  of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of
  Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with Executive Ethics
  Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.


• 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) or may be subject to a fine.
  *All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.