SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR, Opt 4 (Bureau of Land, Permit Section Manager )

 Agency: Environmental Protection Agency

Closing Date/Time: 06/28/2024

Salary: $10,833.00-$12,100.00 Monthly

Job Type: Salaried 

County: Sangamon

Number of Vacancies: 1

Plan/BU: None 

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

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. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

 

Posting Identification Number: 38943

 

 

 

***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. ***

 

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Position Overview

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) is seeking a highly qualified individual with strong leadership skills and a strong background in the Environmental Protection Act and Land Pollution Control permitting programs to serve as a Senior Public Service Administrator, Opt 4  (Bureau of Land Permit Section Manager). The successful candidate will manage and direct a staff of professionals comprised of managers, engineers, and geologists charged with the administration of all phases of the State’s permitting system in the Bureau of Land. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with State and Federal laws and regulations, set permitting program priorities, ensure site remediation at permitted facilities is completed in accordance with regulations, and ensure project reviews are completed within regulatory timeframes.

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

35% 1. Serves as the Permit Section Manager in the Bureau of Land (BOL), Land Pollution Control (LPC), Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA):
• Plans, organizes, and directs the State-wide activities in the Permit Section to assure compliance with State and Federal laws and regulations.
• Develops, reviews and implements program procedures and controls.
• Set priorities and evaluates progress of program objectives.
• Evaluates program effectiveness and implements changes to cover new State and Federal programs and revisions in laws and regulations.
• Participates in the interpretation and evaluation of complex design processes for hazardous and non-hazardous waste storage, treatment, and disposal facilities, other permitted facilities, and any remedial action that may be necessary at those sites.

30%  2. Serves as full-line supervisor by planning, directing, and managing/supervising professional and technical staff in the Permit Section;
• Assigns and reviews work
• Provides guidance and training to assigned staff
• Counsels staff regarding work performance
• Reassigns staff to meet day-to-day operating needs
• Establishes annual goals and objectives
• Approves time off
• Adjusts first level grievances
• Effectively recommends and imposes discipline up to and including discharge
• Prepares and signs performance evaluations
• Determines and recommends staffing needs

Essential Functions Continued

15% 3. Responds or directs the preparation of responses to verbal and written inquiries of Federal and State rules, regulations, and laws regarding permitting of Illinois facilities:
• Participates in site investigations, conferences, and meetings throughout the state to represent the Bureau Chief/ Deputy Bureau Chief, the Permit Section, and BOL at meetings and conferences.
• Speaks to various academic, industrial, and public groups on permitting and pollution control programs.
• Serves as expert witness or testifies at Pollution Control Board or court hearings.
• Travels in performance of duties.
10% 4. Maintains liaison with other Federal and State divisions, sections/units, and interdivisional programs.
• Interprets State, Federal, and Bureau of Land (BOL) policy for subordinates, other Agency personnel and public.
• Serves as member of appointed decision groups in the BOL and/or the Agency.
• Participates in state and national level meetings.<