CHEMIST II - State of Illinois : Job Details

Job Requisition ID: 43370

Closing Date/Time: 12/19/2024

Agency: Environmental Protection Agency

Class Title: CHEMIST II - 06942

Skill Option: None

Bilingual Option: None

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,005 monthly; Full Range $6,005 - $8,678 monthly.

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

County: Sangamon

Number of Vacancies: 1

Plan/BU: RC062

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number 43370

Please upload a copy of your official/unofficial transcripts for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licenses you possess to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. *

Note: The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency must verify and have proof of higher education and coursework (if applicable) for any degree earned before any offer can be extended.

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

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 state career you're looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule-flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of 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 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Division of Laboratories, Quality Assurance Unit, Springfield Combined Laboratory is seeking to hire a Chemist II to serve as Assistant Quality Assurance Officer (A-QAO). The ideal candidate for this position will be organized, detailed, and possess the ability to adapt to change in a collaborative, fast paced environment. The ideal candidate will also need to be able to communicate effectively verbally, electronically and in writing with both internal and external stakeholders.

The benefits of working at the EPA include a 37 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 Assistant Quality Assurance Officer (A-QAO) within the Division of Laboratories, in the Springfield Combined Laboratory, Quality Assurance Unit, participating in and performing critical Quality Assurance tasks.

* Performs complex analyses of environmental samples of parameters on methods from State and Federal Programs including Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), Clean Water Act (CWA), and other such programs.

* Participates in maintaining the Agency laboratory national accreditation with the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP) Institute (TNI) and the US EPA.

* Provides Laboratory Support Functions as required.

* Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties.

Specialized Skills

Of the (1) one year of required experience; requires (1) one year of experience participating in internal audits of methods and procedures used to analyze environmental samples; in review of SOPs for laboratory methods and providing/presenting updates for revisions; in utilizing the USEPA Drinking Water Manual, NELAC and TNI standards as applied to accreditation of laboratories for the analysis of environmental samples; in performing complex analyses of environmental samples obtained from the operation of highly sophisticated laboratory equipment capable of extremely low-level detection (e.g., a nanogram or less) oversight of the sample preparation process as it relates to Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) as specified in the SOP's and accreditation standards.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires completion of four years of college, including at least 32 semester hours in chemistry from a recognized college or university, supplemented by one year's professional experience in the practice of analytical chemistry.

Preferred Qualifications

* Prefers at least (1) one year of experience participating in internal audits of methods and procedures used to analyze environmental samples.

* Prefers at least (1) one year of experience in review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for laboratory methods and provide/present updates as needed for revisions.

* Prefers at least (1) one year of experience in USEPA Drinking Water Manual and the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference (NELAC) Institute (TNI) standards as they apply to accreditation of laboratories for the analysis of environmental samples.

* Prefers at least (1) one year of experience in performing complex analyses of environmental samples obtained from the operation of highly sophisticated laboratory equipment capable of extremely low-level detection. (e.g., a nanogram or less)

* Prefers at least (1) one year of experience in performing oversight of the sample preparation process as it relates to Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) as specified in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and accreditation standards.

* Prefers at least (1) one year of experience with the TNI accreditation standards.

* Prefers working knowledge of quality assurance and quality control requirements as it applies to environmental analytical methods.

* Prefers ability to solve complex problems that requires research and collaboration with others.

* Prefers ability to prepare and present technical scientific reports.

* Prefers completion of the TNI Basic Assessor Training Course.

Conditions of Employment

* Requires a valid and current appropriate drivers' license.

* Requires the ability to travel in performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.

* 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.

* Requires ability to attend seminars, conference, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics to the job duties.

* Requires ability to pass a name-based background check.

* The condition of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: 8:30AM - 5:00PM Mon - Friday

Work Location: 825 N Rutledge St, Springfield, Illinois, 62702-4956

Joe Mercier

Email: [email protected]

Phone #:217-###-####

Job Family: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

This position DOES contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).

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.

The IEPA does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status). To be considered for permanent IEPA employment, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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