METHODS & PROCEDURES ADVISOR I

Overview Job Overview content from the original description preserved as provided in structured sections where possible. Essential Functions Designs and performs routine studies in methods and procedures for water pollution control programs that include federal Clean Water Act Section 401 water quality certifications and associated state permits for Lake Michigan construction activities and dredged material disposal facilities, state and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for coal and non-coal mining activities, Concentrated Animal Feed Operations (CAFO) permits, and Illinois Environmental Protection Act endorsements for Agrichemical Facilities and Tax Certifications for livestock and agrichemical facilities. Develops, revises, and documents the methods and procedures used to catalog Unit workflow data in multiple database systems and analogous spreadsheets, in support of Agency data collection requirements for Unit programs that include Clean Water Act Section 401 certifications, coal and non-coal mining activity permits, Agency endorsements for agrichemical facilities, state permits for Lake Michigan construction activities, Agency tax certifications of livestock and agrichemical facilities, state permits for dredged material disposal facilities, and NPDES permits for Concentrated Animal Feed Operations (CAFO). Performs research, analysis, and procedural evaluation for the federal Clean Water Act Section 401 water quality certification (WQC) program; assists in revising and installing improved operating procedures. Conducts methods and procedures studies of the state and NPDES coal and non-coal mine activities (mining) program. Receives and, in accordance with supervisor or management approval, provides response to inquiries from coregulators, the regulated community and the public concerning matters related to Unit methods, procedures, and regulatory programs; assists in developing procedures for handling such inquiries. Develops training materials, methods, and procedures for staff assigned to the Administrative Support Unit for the Division of Water Pollution Control, Bureau of Water, to facilitate the Unit's goals; assists in the installation of new procedures. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, with courses in public administration, accounting, industrial relations, prelegal or personnel management. Requires one-year professional experience in public administration, business management, or accounting. Specialized Skills (Used for certain BU Employees only) Requires one year of experience implementing a state water quality certification program pursuant to federal CWA Section 401 under the 2020 CWA Section 401 Certification Rule. Requires one year of experience utilizing a dredge and fill certification application database. Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance) Prefers one year of experience implementing a federal or state water quality certification program pursuant to federal CWA Section 401 under the 2020 CWA Section 401 Certification Rule. Prefers one year of experience using a database to manage environmental permit applications. Prefers one year of experience developing or revising standard operating procedures for a regulatory program. Prefers one year of experience analyzing or evaluating program workflow methods and procedures. Prefers one year of experience working with federal or state environmental regulations (e.g., Clean Water Act, NPDES, RCRA). Prefers working experience with methods and procedures and of administrative programs, policies, and objectives. Prefers ability to exercise sound judgment in appraising and evaluating problems of an operational and procedural nature. Prefers ability to organize and present material effectively either orally or in writing. Prefers elementary knowledge of pertinent state and federal laws, rules and regulations. Conditions of Employment Requires a current and valid driver's license. Requires the ability to travel. Requires the ability to pass a name-based background check. Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends. Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine. *The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. Agency Contact: Chris Steinkruger Email: Christopher.E.Steinkruger@illinois.gov Phone #: 217-558-1256 Posting Group: Legal, Audit & Compliance This position contains "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs). Revolving Door: "Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG), and seek a revolving door determination from the OEIG, or may be subject to a fine." Agency Statement: The mission of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) is to safeguard environmental quality, consistent with the social and economic needs of the State of Illinois, so as to protect health, welfare, property and the quality of life. IEPA works to safeguard the states natural resources from pollution to provide a healthy environment for its citizens. By partnering with businesses, local governments and citizens, IEPA is dedicated to continued protection of the air we breathe and our water and land resources. 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