Senior Water Permitting Manager

DGS Office of External Affairs; Illinois; On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency in Springfield, IL seeks a Permit Section Manager to lead the Water Pollution Control Division's permitting programs. You will manage ~25 staff, oversee all federally mandated permit activities, and represent IEPA to state and federal agencies.

This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to implement policies that ensure compliance with water pollution control regulations.

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Professional Engineer in Illinois.
• 4+ years in environmental water pollution control permitting administration.
• 4+ years reviewing or approving NPDES permits or applications.
• 4+ years supervising professional staff in an office setting.
• 4+ years enforcing state and federal water pollution laws and regulations.
• 4+ years communicating with stakeholders and public interest groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Permit Section within the IEPA Water Pollution Control Division.
• Manage ~25 staff and oversee all federal permit activities.
• Represent IEPA to state and federal agencies and set policies.

Skills

Leadership

Policy development

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Education

Professional Engineer license

Job description

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency in Springfield, IL seeks a Permit Section Manager to lead the Water Pollution Control Division's permitting programs. You will manage ~25 staff, oversee all federally mandated permit activities, and represent IEPA to state and federal agencies.

This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to implement policies that ensure compliance with water pollution control regulations.