Environmental Protection Specialist IV
State of Illinois · Illinois
- Role
- Policy analyst
- First seen
- Nov 1, 2026
- Closes
- Not listed
- Salary
- Anticipated Starting Salary $8,060 monthly; Full Range $8,060 - $11,851 monthly
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Summary
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency seeks an Environmental Protection Specialist IV (Working Supervisor) to lead the Field Operations Section in Champaign and provide technical expertise on hydrology and water pollution control. The role involves directing site inspections, reviewing complex technical documents, supervising professional staff, and providing technical assistance on wastewater treatment facility compliance and permitting issues. This position requires advanced knowledge of water pollution control regulations, NPDES permitting, and facility inspection procedures.
Key qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in physical, life, environmental sciences, engineering, or geology
- Two years supervisory experience in pollution abatement or related field
- Two years conducting inspections of municipal and industrial wastewater treatment facilities and interpreting water pollution control laws and regulations
- Experience reviewing technical documents for NPDES permitting, facility plans, and related water pollution control requirements
- Three years experience supervising professional staff preferred
- Three years of engineering experience interpreting water pollution control laws and permit requirements preferred
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