Environmental Protection Specialist I

Under direction of the Springfield Region Manager, Field Operation Section (FOS), in the Bureau of Land (BOL), performs beginning level routine and scientific field investigations/inspections, and surveillance activities of pollution sources, assists with reports and with preliminary recommendations that ultimately lead to finalized recommendations for enforcement actions.

Education and Experience: Requires the knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four years of college with coursework in the physical, life or environmental sciences.  Requires one year of professional experience in pollution abatement or related field.

Specific Job Requirements: Requires ability to participate in the medical monitoring program, and 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; the ability of wearing a respirator or other form of respiratory protection (subject to 29 CFR 1910.134) and participate in medical monitoring to so demonstrate; ability to carry and utilize a self-contained breathing apparatus (weighing approximately 25 pounds). In addition to wearing respiratory protection mentioned above, 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 of 100F); to lift heavy equipment (e.g. 45 pounds); hearing and eye sight must be good or correctable to respond to emergency field conditions. Requires ability to operate a computer using word processing, spreadsheet, and database software to evaluate facilities. Must have a valid Illinois driver's license for ability to travel and driving to sites with possible overnight stays.