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SPSA, Opt 4 Bureau of Land, Unit B Manager, Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST)

Springfield, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 12 Mar 2026

💰 $139,200/yr

About the role

Job Requisition ID: 54189
Opening Date: 03/12/2026
Closing Date: 03/26/2026
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070)
Skill Option: Physical Sciences/Environment
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $10,00.00-$11,600.00 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Term Appointment/ Agency

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Sponsorship for Employment

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

Why Work for Illinois?

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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.

Job Overview

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) is seeking a highly qualified individual with a strong background in the Illinois Leaking Underground Storage Tank (“Leaking UST”) regulations, Tiered Approach to Corrective Action Objectives regulation, and Environmental Protection Act to serve as Manager of Unit B. The successful candidate will plan and direct the State-wide activities of the Illinois EPA’s Leaking UST Program, consisting of technical, accounting, and administrative support. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations, set priorities for the Program, ensure remediation is completed in accordance with regulations and ensure project reviews and reimbursements from the UST Fund 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

Serves as Unit B Manager for the Bureau of Land (BOL), Leaking Underground Storage Tanks (LUST) Section in accordance with regulations pertaining to 35 Illinois Administrative Code, Part 731 and Part 734.
Serves as full-line supervisor by planning, directing, and managing/supervising professional and technical staff in the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Section.
Directs professional and technical staff in highly complex, sensitive and controversial issues:
Represents the Unit, Section, Bureau and the Agency at meetings and conferences.
Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.