Small Business Environmental Assistance Engineer

Job Title: SMALL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSISTANCE ENGINEER 
Agency: Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity 
Closing Date/Time: 04/29/2025 
Class Title: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ENG I - 13791 
Skill Option: UMP Credential 
Bilingual Option: None 
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $4,952 monthly; Full Range $4,952 - $6,952 monthly 
Job Type: Salaried 
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon 
Number of Vacancies: 1                                                                                                                  Plan/BU: RC063 

This is a union position; therefore, the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract provisions apply to fill it. 
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. Applications submitted via email or paper (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered. 

                                               Posting Identification Number 45952 
Why Work for Illinois? 
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our State. Whether you're helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you're part of something bigger-something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. 
No matter what career state you're looking for, we offer flexible jobs that fit your life and schedule and provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can use 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. 

Position Overview 
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is seeking to hire a purpose-driven initiative-taking individual interested in assisting Illinois small businesses with understanding and complying with environmental regulations in the Small Business Environmental Assistance Program (SBEAP) for the Office of Entrepreneurship, Innovation, & Technology (OEIT). In collaboration with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA), SBEAP supports small businesses by providing a variety of assistance, including but not limited to one-on-one business assistance through a helpline, maintenance of a website containing relevant tools and information, the dissemination of information about environmental regulations, or training. We invite qualified applicants to apply for the Small Business Environmental Assistance Engineer position and help DCEO continue to provide top-notch customer service to Illinois small businesses. 

Essential Functions

• Receives training and guidance, primarily related to the Clean Air Act, to evaluate environmental regulatory requirements to provide technical compliance assistance primarily to small businesses.
• Assist the unit manager in responding to requests for environmental regulatory assistance through the Small Business Environmental Assistance Program (SBEAP) program's helplines (phone or email).                                                                                           • Assist the unit manager in developing of environmental compliance assistance tools including but not limited to: Written tools: training materials, recordkeeping tools, fact sheets, guides, brochures, flyers, Spreadsheet tools: emission calculators, compliance calculators, recordkeeping tools, etc., and Online tools: utilities, calculators, new or enhanced webpages, etc. 
• Assist the unit manager in monitoring, reviewing, and analyzing state and federal environmental legislative and regulatory proposals for Illinois small businesses.
• As needed, assist the unit manager in meeting and coordinating with appropriate regulatory agencies, trade associations, or other industry groups. 
• Assist the unit manager in participating in appropriate State and national workgroups or committees related to environmental assistance.
• Assist the unit manager in providing consultation services to evaluate compliance with the Clean Air Act requirements for small business owners. 
• Performs other duties as assigned or required, which are reasonably within the scope of the abovementioned duties.  

Minimum Qualifications

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completing four (4) years of college with a bachelor's degree in engineering science. Typically, the subject matter would involve the type of coursework associated with environmental (sanitary, hydraulic, hydrology, and air pollution specialties), civil (sanitary, hydraulic, and hydrology specialties), general, industrial, mechanical, chemical, public health, electrical, acoustical or aeronautical engineering or engineering mechanics or a closely related engineering specialty. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers three (3) years working with air regulatory compliance, permitting, licensing, and regulatory processes. Air regulatory experience related to State rules (415 ILCS 5 Environmental Protection Act, and Title 35 of the Illinois Administrative Code), and Federal rules (New Source Performance Standards (NSPS, 40 CFR Part 60) and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP, 40 CFR Part 63) is emphasized. 
• Prefers four (4) years working with regulatory permitting, licensing, compliance, and regulatory processes.
• Prefers experience designing and implementing compliance assistance tools, such as air emission calculators, fact sheets, guides, recordkeeping tools, regulatory training material, etc. 
• Prefers intermediate-level experience utilizing Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office. 
• Prefers experience with basic webpage design (i.e., layout, function, aesthetics, etc.) and maintenance. 
• Prefers experience communicating (written or verbal) with the public or clients/constituents. 

Conditions of Employment

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history. 
• Requires an appropriate, valid driver's license. 
• Requires ability to travel to perform duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. 
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties listed in the job description. 

About the Agency 
The mission of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is to create equitable economic opportunities across the State. State-attracting, supporting major job creators, investing in communities, strengthening Illinois' world-class workforce, fostering innovation, and ushering in the new clean energy economy, DCEO works to fortify Illinois' reputation as a global economic powerhouse while ensuring Illinois is the best State to do business. 
Work Hours: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM 
Work Location: Springfield - 1020 South Spring Street 
Agency Contact: CEO.HR@illinois.gov  (FOR INQUIRIES ONLY - INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE)                                                                                Posting Group: Environmental & Natural Resources 

This position DOES NOT contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs). 

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