SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR, OPT 4 (Pre-Construction Unit Manager)

Job Requisition ID: 47173 
Closing Date: 06/01/2025
​Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070 
Skill Option: Physical Sciences/Environment 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: $10,000.00 - $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

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

 

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document that is not a Resume or CV.

 

****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.

 

*Answer all questions thoroughly-DO NOT STATE SEE RESUME*

 

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Job Overview

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA), Bureau of Water is seeking a highly qualified individual to serve as the Pre-Construction Unit Manager of the Infrastructure Financial Assistance Section (IFAS). The successful candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills and be willing to utilize innovative ways to guide staff within the Section to meet the present and future demands of the infrastructure funding programs. They will lead the Pre-Construction Unit; the successful candidate for this position will frequently represent the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) and Bureau of Water at various levels, explaining policies to state, federal, and local governments, industry, public interest groups, and stakeholders. This individual should also possess the knowledge and experience to initiate and establish policies, standards, and procedural guidelines for IFAS operations. We invite all qualified candidates to apply.

The benefits of working at the IEPA 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 a full-line supervisor, directs managers overseeing the Pre-Construction Unit for the Bureau of Water, in the Infrastructure Financial Assistance Section (IFAS);
• Reviews and processes complex, difficult, and technical administrative documents required in the SRF loan programs and state and federal grant programs.
• Performs special project assignments on behalf of the Section Manager, requiring advance knowledge of various aspects involved with administration of the State Revolving Fund (SRF) programs and an in-depth knowledge of programs and procedures of the IL EPA.
• Directs actio