Environmental Protection Geologist I

Date:  Feb 6, 2025

Location: 

Springfield, IL, US, 62702

Job Requisition ID:  43707

​Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Class Title: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION GEOL I - 13801 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None 
Closing Date/Time: 02/24/2025
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $4,952 monthly; Full Range $4,952 - $6,952 monthly.
Job Type: Salaried
Category: 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  43707 

Environmental Protection Geologist I

***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.

*Answer all questions thoroughly-DO NOT STATE SEE RESUME*

Why Work for Illinois?

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Job Overview

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Bureau of Land (BOL), Permit Section, Groundwater Unit is seeking to hire an Environmental Protection Geologist I. This position performs a variety of supervised functions that provide an introduction to, and training in geologic and hydrogeologic analysis pertaining to groundwater systems. The ideal candidate will assist higher-level geologists in reviewing and regulating activities associated with groundwater in accordance with regulations including, but not limited to, 35 Illinois Administrative Code, Subtitle F, Part 620 and 35 Illinois Administrative Code, Subtitle G rules.

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.

Essential Functions

• Observes and participates in training to develop expertise in geologic and hydrogeologic analysis pertaining to
  permit review of Groundwater Systems at Hazardous/Non-Hazardous Waste facilities for the Bureau of Land (BOL),
  Permit Section, Groundwater Unit A, in accordance with regulations pertaining to Groundwater including but not
  limited to, 35 IAC Subtitle G rules and 35 IAC Part 620;
• Assists with the development of technical reports, in accordance with regulations pertaining to Groundwater
  including but not limited to, 35 IAC Subtitle G rules and 35 IAC Part 620; incorporating geologic and hydrogeologic
  data, under the guidance of a higher level geologist(s).
• Receives training, attends, observes, participates in meetings, training, and continuing education;
• Observes higher level staff and participates in the interpretation and evaluation of the groundwater permit
  application processes;
• Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated
  above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in geology, including at least 12 – 16 semester credit hours in groundwater geology,

hydrology, hydrogeology, soil physics, and/or soil chemistry.

• Requires no previous experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers elementary knowledge of natural geologic processes (methods), procedures, and techniques.
• Prefers ability to prepare comprehensive written and oral reports.
• Prefers ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Prefers ability to profit from training received in the area of geologic investigations.
• Prefers the ability to utilize a personal computer with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access software.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires a valid driver’s license.
• Requires the ability to travel.
• Requires ability to pass a name based background check.
• As required by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120, this position will be required to take (within 90 days of employment) and maintain

working knowledge of (8 hr. annual refresher) and/or certification to ensure position is up to date with laws, rules, and
regulations to maintain compliance with IL Department of Labor Occupational Safety Regulations:24 hour OSHA Training.

*The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday  
Work Location: 2520 West Iles Ave. Springfield, IL 62704

Agency Contact: Chris Steinkruger
Email: Christopher.E.Steinkruger@illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-558-1256
Posting Group: Environmental & Natural Resources; Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics