Environmental Life Sciences Trainee (Public Service)

State of Illinois; Marion (IL); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Pension and retirement benefits

Insurance eligibility on day one

Job summary

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) seeks a Life Sciences Career Trainee for the Southern Region – Marion Unit. You will participate in a six to twelve month agency-sponsored training program, gaining hands-on experience in life sciences and environmental protection disciplines.

The position offers a structured progression toward a professional environmental career, with a 37.5 hour work week, comprehensive benefits, and in-office hybrid scheduling (4–5 days per week) depending on

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in some field of the life sciences.

Responsibilities

• Receives training for six to twelve months to gain knowledge in routine field inspections/investigations of hazardous and solid waste management and disposal facilities and remediation sites.
• Receives training to assist in providing for the Region Manager’s close review.
• Receives training to provide information on relevant environmental matters to facility owners/operators, the public, governmental agencies, and others outside the Agency.
• Receives training to assist with collecting water, soil, and waste samples to substantiate violations and/or determine the extent of contamination.
• Attends and participates in meetings and keeps current on relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to waste management in Illinois.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required, which are reasonably within the scope of duties.

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Job description

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) seeks a Life Sciences Career Trainee for the Southern Region – Marion Unit. You will participate in a six to twelve month agency-sponsored training program, gaining hands-on experience in life sciences and environmental protection disciplines.

The position offers a structured progression toward a professional environmental career, with a 37.5 hour work week, comprehensive benefits, and in-office hybrid scheduling (4–5 days per week) depending on