Field operations manager

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Job Requisition ID: 51254

Closing Date: 11/13/2025

Agency: Environmental Protection Agency

Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070

Skill Option: Physical Sciences/Environment

Bilingual Option: None

Salary: $11,385.00-$12,060.00 Monthly

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

County: Peoria

Number of Vacancies: 1

Bargaining Unit Code: None

Merit Comp Code: Term Appointment, Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage

****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****

POSTING IDENTIFICATION# 51254

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Environmental Protection Agency must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. Y

***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*

Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is th e 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.

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No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible 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.

Position Overview

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (“Illinois EPA”) is seeking a highly qualified individual with a strong background in the Illinois Environmental Protection Act ("Act") and associated land regulations to serve as a Senior Public Service Administrator, Option 4, Northwest Region Field Operations Manager, in the Bureau of Land/Land Pollution Control. The successful candidate will plan and direct the activities of FOS staff in the Region locations of Peoria and Rockford.

This individual will be responsible for managing the everyday activities of the region including inspection and enforcement of sites and assisting other programs in the Bureau of Land. The successful candidate will set priorities for the region and ensure activities are consistent with State and Federal regulations.

The benefits of working at the EPA 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

• Serves as the Bureau of Land, Land Pollution Control (LPC), North West Region (Peoria & Rockford) Field Operations (FOS) Manager for the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA).
• Serves as full-line supervisor
• Coordinates and organizes
• Develops and implements Regional policies, procedures, and work program activities consistent with BOL/FOS and DLC requirements
• Reviews, evaluates and interprets relevant regulatory, statutory, technical, and policy requirements.
• Meets and confers with the administrative support staff, DLC, and other Bureaus regarding multi-media investigative compliance, and enforcement issues.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to four years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization related to the environmental field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers at least (4) four years of experience in environmental land pollution control, applying laws, rules, and regulations to specific facilities, and inspection, compliance, and enforcement programs.
• Prefers at least (4) four years of experience supervising professional staff in land pollution control programs, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Solid Waste disposal and Toxic Substances Control Act.
• Prefers at least (4) four years of experience in conducting field investigations in land pollution control.
• Prefers at least (4) four years of experience in conducting field inspections related to land pollution control.
• Prefers at least (4) four years of experience with the enforcement of state and federal land pollution control regulations.
• Prefers at least (4) four years of experience in communicating or speaking with large groups on controversial topics.
• Prefers at least (4) four years of experience in preparing and presenting comprehensive reports, memos, correspondence, etc. in a clear and concise manner.
• Prefers at least (4) four years of experience supervising a professional staff in an office setting.
• Prefers possession of a bachelor's degree in physical or life science, geology or engineering.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to lift <45> pounds
• Requires the ability to be HAZWOPER certified within 90 days of employment and maintain it annually with an (8hr refresher) per 29 CFR 1910.120.
• Requires the ability to pass a physical examination for respiratory protection and high heat stress situations wearing chemical protective clothing while performing strenuous physical tasks and submit to a medical monitoring program.
• Requires the ability to wear a respirator/self-contained breathing apparatus or other form of respiratory protection weighting approximately 25lbs (subject to 29 CFR 1910.120)
• Requires ability to hike, climb, wade in streams, get in/out of boats or swim in emergency situations.
• Requires ability to travel
• Requires a valid & current driver's license
• Requires ability to pass a name-based background check
• Requires the ability utilize an Agency issued cell phone
• 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.”

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

Work Hours: 8:30-5 Mon-Fri

Work Location: 412 SW Washington St

Agency Contact: Kathy Taylor

Email: [email protected]

Phone #: 217-785-1745

Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

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”) or may be subject to a fine.

Term Appointment: Candidates hired into a term position shall be appointed for a term of 4 years and are subject to a probationary period. The term may be renewed for successive four-year terms at the Director of the Environmental Protection Agency’s discretion.

Agency Mission: 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 state’s 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

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

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Nearest Major Market: Peoria