Manager, Air Inspection - Dept. Of Environment & Sustainability; Shakman Exempt

OVERVIEW

Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability is seeking a Manager, Air Inspection to lead environmental enforcement efforts focused on air quality and pollution control. This role supervises inspection staff, enforces environmental protection laws, and advises senior leadership on policies and ordinances based on current scientific and regulatory standards. The Manager coordinates enforcement actions, manages permitting and billing operations, and prepares analytical reports on air quality compliance.

The position also oversees staff training, ensures alignment with Illinois EPA standards, and collaborates with local governments and other partners on environmental response initiatives.

Cook County offers great benefits and the chance to participate in a strong tradition of public service. Cook County is home to more than five million residents, roughly 45% of Illinois' population. Cook County Government provides a range of vital services and programs that enhance the quality of life for residents across the region. These services range from health care to urban planning.

Cook County is committed to empowering its employees to bring our constituents the best that public service has to offer.

Please note that as part of ongoing job architecture initiatives, the County is reviewing job titles and corresponding grades, which may be subject to change.

In addition to providing employees with a challenging, rewarding environment for career and personal growth, we are proud to also offer some of the best benefits in the public sphere, including:

• Top Tier Medical Benefits:
  Medical Plans, Prescription Drug Benefit, Dental Plans, Vision Plan and 7 Additional voluntary benefit plans
• Flexible Teleworking Options
• Generous, Flexible Paid Time Off (13 paid designated holidays; Minimum of 10 vacation days annually; Up to 4 personal days annually; and Paid sick leave)
• Pension Plan
• Financial Support Programs and Resources:
  Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts - Dependent Day Care, Commuter Benefits, Discounted Parking, PSLF Eligibility, Deferred Compensation and Education Tuition Stipend
• Health/Wellness Perks:
  Flexible Spending Accounts-Health Care, Employee Assistance Program and MyHealth Connections wellness program.

• Serves 5.28 million residents of Chicago and its inner suburbs
  • 2nd largest county in America
  • Larger than 27 states
• Cook County employs over 22,000 employees who work in a variety of skilled jobs and trades.
  • Nearly 80% unionized workforce
  • 15 unions represented
  • 63 separate collective bargaining agreements
• Highway - Cook County maintains almost 600 miles of roads and highways.
• Land - Cook County assesses the value of more than 1.5 million parcels of taxable land and collects and distributes tax funds as a service for local government taxing bodies.
• Safety - Cook County provides vital services to local government, from conducting elections in suburban areas to offering 911 services in unincorporated areas and municipalities.

Located in the Loop District of downtown Chicago, one of the most formidable business districts in the world, the area has an astounding number of cultural foundations, stunning parks such as Millennial Park and Maggie Daley Park, steps away from the Chicago Riverwalk, award-winning restaurants, and plenty of shopping! In addition, Chicago is serviced by multiple bus and train lines for public transportation from the suburbs to the city, taxis are plentiful, public parking garages for motorists, and bicycle share rentals and local bike lanes for bicyclists.

Supervise staff and enforces environmental protection laws related to air pollution, while advising senior leadership on relevant policies and ordinances based on current scientific knowledge and regulations. Coordinates enforcement actions against non-complying businesses, including, but not limited to, issuing citations, and coordinating applicable administrative hearing cases. Manages the permitting and billing functions of the division and prepares and analyses reports regarding billing and permitting.

Provides information to the general public pertaining to environmental protection guidelines, standards and methods for abating or controlling emission of pollutants. Trains new environment and sustainability inspectors, engineers and technical and administrative support personnel relative to the policies and procedure of the department. Maintains communications with Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, local governments and other entities to coordinate environmental responses.

• Supervises and coordinates staff of environment and sustainability engineers and technical support personnel responsible for inspecting and identifying sources of pollutants by industrial and commercial enterprises, open burn sites and other locations relevant to the enforcement of federal, State, and County…