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Life Sciences Career Trainee - Opt E (Upward Mobility Target Title)

 
Under direct supervision of the Field Operation Section (FOS) Manager, Bureau of Land (BOL), participates in an Agency sponsored training program up to twelve months in duration, receiving training and work assignments designed to develop knowledge, understanding and practical skills consonant with various professional life sciences career disciplines with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency; receives controlled assignments in a broad range of beginning level professional duties related to coordinating routine technical and scientific duties including: quality assurance and quality control for inspection reports, preparation of statewide inspection work plans, tracking and reporting on status of grant Inspection obligations, coordinating database activities, and conducting inspections at waste management site; meets safety standards to comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120. Travels in performance of duties.
 
 Minimum Requirements: Education and Experience: Requires a bachelor's degree in some field of the life sciences.
This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.
 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Requires ability to prepare comprehensive written and oral reports; requires ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; requires ability to profit from training received in the designated area of state government; requires ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with other employees and agency representatives.
 
Specific Job Requirements: Requires ability to participate in the medical monitoring program, and requires ability to pass a physical examination, which is intended to determine whether a person can wear respiratory protection and function in high heat stress situations while wearing chemical protective clothing; requires ability to wear a respirator or other form of respiratory protection; requires ability to carry and utilize a self-contained breathing apparatus (weighing approximately 25 pounds). Requires ability to wear chemical resistant clothing in high heat stress situations while performing strenuous physical tasks (e.g. carrying equipment up a steep ravine at a temperature up to 100F); requires ability to lift heavy equipment (e.g. 45 pounds); requires ability of hiking, climbing, wading in streams or getting in/out of boats or swimming in emergency situations to get to sites (as required by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120). This position will be required to take (within 90 days of employment) and maintain working knowledge of (8-hour annual refresher) and/or certification to ensure position is up to date with laws, rules and regulations to maintain compliance with IL Department of Labor Occupational Safety Regulations: 40-hour OSHA training. Requires sufficient dexterity to operate scientific sampling equipment. Requires ability to utilize a personal computer with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access software; requires a valid driver's license and the ability to travel.
 
(Information purposes only: Targeted Title-Environmental Protection Specialist I Bid#15-0169)
 Work Hours & Location/Agency Contact: Anticipated Starting Salary - $40,752/year                                        
Current Bargaining unit employees - CBA language applies
Full bargaining unit range - $40,752-$57,912

8:30AM-5:00PM Monday-Friday

1021 North Grand Avenue East
Springfield, IL

Kathy Taylor
IEPA
1021 North Grand Avenue East MC#37
PO Box 19276
Springfield, IL 62794-9276

(217)785-1745
Fax(217)524-6907
Kathy.Taylor@Illinois.gov
 
 How to Apply: *****Please see new CMS application and grading processes below effective November 1, 2019. Candidates must submit a separate bid form and CMS-100/100B directly to the hiring Agency for each posted vacancy applied for; CMS Examining no longer accepts CMS-100/100B applications directly from applicants for grading.****
 
Current State Employees seeking a promotion: Submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form, CMS-100B (7/2019 version) along with copies of official college transcripts (if applicable) to the Agency Contact listed above within the bid/posting period. A Bid Form and CMS-100B must be submitted for each Bid ID/posting you want to apply for. Failure to do so will result in your application being rejected. 


Current State Employees seeking a voluntary reduction, former State employees who have held certified status, and Merit System Transfers: Submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form, CMS-100 (7/2019 version) along with copies of official college transcripts (if applicable) to the Agency Contact listed above within the bid/posting period. A Bid Form and CMS-100 must be submitted for each Bid ID/posting you want to apply for. Failure to do so will result in your application being rejected. 
 
Current State Employees seeking a Transfer (same title): Submit a Position Transfer Request Form, Official Position Vacancy Bid Form, and CMS-100 (7/2019 version) along with copies of official college transcripts (if applicable) to the Agency Contact listed above within the bid/posting period. A Position Transfer Request Form, Bid Form and CMS-100 must be submitted for each Bid ID/posting you want to apply for. Failure to do so will result in your application being rejected. 
 
Non-State Employees: Submit a CMS-100 (7/2019 version) along with copies of official college transcripts and proof of Veteran's status (if either or both are applicable) to the Agency Contact listed above within the bid/posting period. A CMS-100 must be submitted for each Bid ID/posting you want to apply for. Failure to do so will result in your application being rejected. 

This position may require a current grade from Central Management Services (CMS), Division of Examining and Counseling, to be deemed qualified and available for employment consideration. For more information, please refer to the Work4Illinois website at Work.Illinois.Gov and select 'Application Procedures'. Additional information may also be obtained from the Agency Contact listed above or by contacting CMS, Division of Examining and Counseling at Work4Illinois@Illinois.gov or (217) 782-7100, (217) 785-3979 (TDD/TTY), (800) 526-0844 (TTY Only).

Additional Documentation for Life Sciences Career Trainee:

Option E - Environ Prot Agency


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NOTE: Salary amounts shown are only to be used as a guide; actual salary will be determined at the time of hire based on current salary plans and/or collective bargaining agreements, if applicable.
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