State of Illinois

Agency: Department of Military Affairs

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $4766 monthly; Full Range $4766 - $6632 monthly.

Job Type: Salaried Full-Time

County: Cook

Number of Vacancies: 1

Plan/BU: RC-62

Directorate/Wing: Construction & Facilities Management Office (CFMO)

Work Location: 8660 W Cermak Rd, North Riverside, Illinois, 60546

Schedule: 7.5 daily, M-F

Hours: 8 am - 4 pm (1/2 hr paid lunch) Can vary based on mission requirements

Date Posted: 4/24/2025

Last Day to Apply: 5/15/2025

BID NOTICE #: 46735

• 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 degreesearned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application.Please note that the Department of Military Affairs must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (ifapplicable) before any offer can be extended.

• This is a non-code Military Exempt position. To qualify you will need to furnish proof of your Illinois National Guard military service. Illinois National Guard members currently serving should provide a memo from their command showing dates and status. Retired/inactive members should provide their NGB22 and/or DD214. These documents can be uploaded in the application.

You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b, FM 115 or any otherdocument in lieu of a Resume or CV.

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define ourstate. 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 state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs thatprovide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance theircareers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build arewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview - Military Environmental Specialist

The Department of Military Affairs is looking to hire a Military Environmental Specialist located out of North Riverside. This position under direction, performs progressively responsible activities of an administrative, technical, and scientific nature related to environmental quality involving general compliance management (generally clean air, asbestos, pest management, radon, spill response management and water quality) for the Department of Military Affairs and the Illinois Army National Guard. In a coordinated effort with all compliance, staff keeps all facilities in compliance with procedures included in the ILARNG Environmental Protection Policy, AR 200-1, Federal, State, and Local regulations for environmental compliance. We welcome all interested applicants to apply.

Essential Functions

• Assist with the hazardous and special waste program.
• Conducts environmental training for the Illinois Army National Guard.
• Assists with implementation of the Asbestos and Pest Management Plans in accordance with Federal, State and local regulations.
• Manages spill response and the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA) program in accordance with Federal, State and local regulations.
• Manages wastewater, stormwater, and drinking water quality in accordance with Federal, State and local regulations.
• Serves as an environmental consultant within Facilities and Engineering and to other directorates in the Department of Military Affairs and the Illinois Army National Guard for the program areas listed above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree with coursework in physical, life, or environmental science with one year of professional experience in environmental waste management or related field.
• Requires working knowledge of modern inspection and investigative techniques and procedures; and requires working knowledge of State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to environmental protection or pollutant abatement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers a working knowledge of proper industrial hygiene practices and the Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) system as outlined by OSHA as a part of daily duties.
• Prefers master’s degree in physical, life, or environmental science or a related field.

Employment Conditions

1. Requires active or retired (20 years) membership in the Illinois National Guard or retired (minimum 20 years) US Armed forces, if last duty assignment was with the Illinois National Guard.

2. Exposure to potentially hazardous chemical.

3. Requires training for and wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE); including proper filters, respirators and skin/eye protection based on chemical use.

4. Ability to perform physical activities such as lifting, bending, and other routine exercises required for sampling of chemical containers, oil-water separators, storage tanks, etc.

5. Will require training on prescribed burn techniques prior to certification and maintain training certification.

6. Will be required to obtain Public Applicators/Operators license prior to certification and maintain license.

7. Requires travelling to other state facilities using state owned vehicle.

8. Requires valid driver’s license.

Agency Contact: Megan Layendecker

Email: DMA.StatePersonnelHROffice@illinois.gov

Phone #: 217-761-3808

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

• Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
• If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
• State employees should sign into the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
• Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
• If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
• State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
• Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
• NOTE: The Department of Military Affairs does not discriminate against any individual because of his or her race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or unfavorable discharge from military service in connection with employment, real estate transactions, access to financial credit, and the availability of public accommodations in compliance with the Illinois Human Rights Act, the Illinois Constitution, Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Acts, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the U.S. Constitution. The Equal Employment Opportunity Office is responsible for compliance and may be reached at 217/557-5667.

Department of Defense (DOD) background check and receipt of a DOD Common Access Card (CAC) is required for this position.

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