Illinois Environmental Protection Agency

📢 We’re Hiring!   The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is seeking a Senior Public Service Administrator to serve as the Water Pollution Control, Field Operations Section Manager in the Bureau of Water.   The successful candidate will develop and implement a statewide compliance inspection program for potential sources of water pollution, participate in Bureau compliance and enforcement decision-making, develop and provide testimony as an expert witness in legal proceedings, and serve on a rotating basis as the Office of Emergency Response 24/7 on-call Duty Officer.   📍 Location: Springfield 🗓️ Apply by: August 27 🔗 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gPFmhGJt

IGEN receives $2,000,000 annually from the Illinois EPA to provide resources for renewable energy and energy efficient technology through the Illinois community college system.   Rend Lake College exemplifies the importance of this funding, having improved energy efficiency in their renovations on campus through IGEN funds. The Rend Lake College project replaced an existing 2,490 square foot window installation in their Student Center with a high efficiency window curtain wall.   “IGEN has been an invaluable partner to Rend Lake College by providing not only funding opportunities, but also technical guidance and resources that help colleges complete meaningful projects like this one.” - Lynne French, RLC’s Assistant Director of Facilities Management and Campus Operations.

A new issue of the Illinois EPA Impact Newsletter is out! 🌎   Inside this edition, you'll find updates on Illinois EPA’s 56th birthday, Lakes Appreciation Month, State Revolving Fund FY2026, lead service line replacements, the new EV rebate cycle, EV charging awards, funding opportunities, accessing Illinois EPA records, pollution complaints, employment opportunities, and more.   📬 Sign up for future updates and read the latest edition here: https://lnkd.in/gd66KgXX

Looking to strengthen your FY2027 Brownfields Grant application? Now is the time to start preparing.   KSU TAB is hosting a free, two-day virtual Illinois Brownfields Grant Writing Strategies Workshop designed to help eligible applicants develop competitive U.S. EPA Brownfields Grant applications for FY2027. Participants will learn strategies for developing strong applications, break down key sections of the grant guidelines, and take part in interactive exercises to strengthen their grant writing approach.   The workshop is ideal for local governments, regional districts, land banks, nonprofits, grant writers, and others working to advance brownfields redevelopment and community revitalization in Illinois.   📅 Register today: https://lnkd.in/ggZ5WPuB

📰 Governor Pritzker Signs Legislation Insulating Illinois from Trump Administration’s Anti-Environment Agenda New laws make Illinois independent from federal environmental rollbacks, further protect Illinoisans from pollution, and strengthens environmental equality Read the full news release: https://lnkd.in/gss-xBnN

The graph doesn’t lie.   Your next opportunity could be at Illinois EPA! Explore current openings, create your candidate profile, and set up job alerts to stay connected with new career opportunities. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gy7JfMUi

📢 We’re Hiring!   The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is seeking an Executive I to serve as an Energy Projects Coordinator in the Office of Energy.   The successful candidate will support the planning, development, and implementation of energy initiatives, projects, and policies in coordination with the Office of Energy Manager and Associate Director. Ideal candidates will have experience setting priorities and providing strategic recommendations for program advancement in emission reductions, renewable energy, energy planning, energy efficiency, and energy assurance. This position will also build and maintain relationships with energy stakeholders to help advance program objectives.   📍 Location: Springfield 🗓️ Apply by: August 18 🔗 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gG8_hm2x

📸 Field Photo Friday   Every stream has a story. One of the ways we read it is by measuring discharge.   Discharge is the volume of water flowing past a specific point each second. Our biologists use this measurement to help assess aquatic life health, measure sediment loads, calculate pollution limits, and evaluate the overall health of Illinois watersheds.

Happy National Intern Day to all of our Agency’s talented interns! We are happy to foster talent in our interns consistent with the Agency’s goals to protect Illinois’ communities and environment. The majority of Illinois Environmental Protection Agency interns are hired through two primary programs: the Graduate Public Service Internship (GPSI) Program and the Michael Curry Summer Internship Program.   The GPSI program is available to University of Illinois at Springfield graduate students as a way to fund their master's program while gaining professional experience through participating state agencies. View their website for more details on how to apply.    The Michael Curry Summer Internship Program is an opportunity open to all Illinois residents with a college transcript. This paid summer internship lasts around 10 weeks, giving students the opportunity to learn what it is like to work for a state agency. View their website for more information.   Illinois EPA also offers student internship opportunities outside of the GPSI and Michael Curry programs. These positions are posted and filled separately. You can find more information about these opportunities on our employment website.   Shoutout to all of our hard-working interns! 🌟 Alyssa Alsobrook, GPSI 🌟 Riya George, GPSI 🌟 Brendan Higginson, GPSI 🌟 Abdou Jarju, GPSI 🌟 Emma Pollock, GPSI 🌟 Brock Bottcher, Curry 🌟 Maggie Fleming, Curry 🌟 Conrad Martin, Curry 🌟 Charlize Rodriguez, Curry 🌟 Delaney Wolfe, Curry 🌟 Annie Yang, Curry 🌟 Aspen Braun, Student 🌟 Ali Cervantes, Student 🌟 Natalie Hawkins, Student 🌟 Nicholas Watkins, Student

📰 Illinois EPA Announces $5 Million in Funding for Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Projects through the Section 319(h) Grant Program   Read the full news release: https://lnkd.in/g3DMBSZa