Senior Air Permitting Unit Manager

RiseMe; Springfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Insurance on day one

Pension and retirement benefits

Job summary

The Environmental Protection Agency in Springfield, Illinois is seeking a qualified Unit Manager for the CAAPP Construction Unit. You will oversee a large staff of engineers and technicians responsible for reviewing and issuing permits for air emission sources and pollution control equipment.

Requirements include four years of college and four years of experience in air pollution control permitting, plus strong leadership, communication, and regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• Requires four years of college and four years of experience in air pollution control permitting.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Experience writing, reviewing, and issuing CAAPP permits preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the CAAPPConstruction Unit staff and permit decisions.
• Develop procedures and tools for streamlined permitting processes.
• Coordinate with EPA, industry, and public groups on permit programs.
• Ensure deadlines are met for permit reviews and approvals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Permit writing

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physical Science / Environmental Science / Engineering

Job description

The Environmental Protection Agency in Springfield, Illinois is seeking a qualified Unit Manager for the CAAPP Construction Unit. You will oversee a large staff of engineers and technicians responsible for reviewing and issuing permits for air emission sources and pollution control equipment.

Requirements include four years of college and four years of experience in air pollution control permitting, plus strong leadership, communication, and regulatory knowledge.