Executive II - Project Manager

 Agency :  Environmental Protection Agency 
Closing Date/Time: 05/30/2024 
Salary:   Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/2024) $6,339.00/Month, Full Range $6,339-$9,178 Monthly  
Job Type:    
County:   Sangamon  
Number of Vacancies:   1  
Plan/BU: RC062   

 

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 37780

 

***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*

Position Overview

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Division of Laboratories, Springfield Combined Laboratory is seeking a candidate to serves as an Executive II. The ideal candidate for this position will be organized, detailed, and possess the ability to adapt to change in a collaborative, fast paced environment. The ideal candidate will also need to be able to communicate effectively verbally, electronically and in writing with both internal and external stakeholders.

 

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 Function 1

35% 1. Serves as Project Manager for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Division of Laboratories (DOL).

• Coordinates the projects and samples from the Bureau of Water, Bureau of Land, Field Operations Section, Office of Emergency Response, Public Water Supplies and other State entities and special projects. 
• Performs front line technical assistance for Bureau of Water and Bureau of Land project managers, bottle inquiries, sample analysis questions, drinking water compliance requirements and all other issues relating to sample collection, analyses, and reporting.
• Provides assistance and training to the Bureaus and Public Water Supplies, ensuring all samples are properly collected, received, analyzed, and reported in a timely manner.
• Reports results utilizing LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System).
• Serves as LIMS administrator to facilitate laboratory analyses, reporting and specifications. 

Essential Function 2

25% 2. Assists the Division Manager, Supervisors, and staff with Project Management.

• Coordinates the project management activities of the Division.
• Researches and implements new standards, methods, and procedures.
• Assists management with ways to improve efficiency and optimize the laboratory processes.

Essential Function 3

20% 3. Conducts studies that involve extensive technical research and analysis of the Division of Laboratories’ technical functions.

• Coordinates and conducts data audits within the Division.
• Develops and edits laboratory documentation to assure Program protocols are being followed within the Division.

Essential Function 4

10% 4. Prepare reports of Program issues, and audit findings for presentation to the Division Manager.

• Investigates and offers recommendations to laboratory management for cost analyses review, and data integrity.

Essential Function 5

05% 5. Manages training programs and workshops for Springfield Combined Laboratory and Bureaus. Personnel.

• Helps determines training needs and develops training programs.
• Participates in meetings to assure operating procedures, and the Laboratory Programs are properly implemented. 

Essential Function