Environmental Inspector Ii (Dept. Of Environment And Sustainability) - Seiu 73

job description

environmental inspector ii (dept. Of environment and sustainability) - seiu 73 )

aug 14, 2026, 3:39:18 pm

sep 5, 2026, 4:59:00 am

full-time

start time: 8:30 a.m., end time: 4:30 p.m.

posted salary: $34.395/hrly
hourly wage: $34.395/hourly

offices under the president

cook county administration 69 w. Washington

• cook county offices
• under the president
• administrative hearings
• auditor
• bureau of administration
• bureau of economic development
• bureau of finance
• bureau of human resources
• bureau of technology
• facilities
• office of the president

conducts preliminary environmental field inspections of industrial and commercial enterprises to ensure enforcement and compliance to the environment and sustainability ordinance of cook county. Monitors the environment (i.e. Air, water, noise, and solid waste) in regard to ordinance violation. Observes, measures, and evaluates performance of stationary (fixed) and mobile (non-fixed) sources of pollutants to determine emission contaminants to the environment. Disseminates environmental information service to the general public relevant to the activities of the department of environment and sustainability.

Cites pollution violators and provides environmental information service to the general public. Completes training and obtains certification and licensing required to fulfill the required duties of the position.

Location:

work in the field.

• graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and two (2) years of experience in environmental protection and consulting.
• graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate's degree and four (4) years of experience in environmental protection and consulting.
• possession of a high school diploma or general education development (ged) certificate and six (6) years of experience in environmental protection and consulting.
• valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance is required.

this position is considered a safety-sensitive position. Candidates who are selected to fill safety-sensitive positions must pass a required drug test as part of the pre-employment background check process.

candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver’s license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the notice of job opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the bureau chief of bhr (or designee). Candidates will be notified of how to submit required documents.

the duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee’s normal line of work.

degrees awarded outside of the united states with the exception of those awarded in one of the united states territories and canada, must be credentialed by the world education services (wes), educational credential evaluators (ece) or a national association of credential evaluation (naces) member organization.

• ability to research, interpret, and explain environmental regulations, including those of cook county, illinois, and u.s. Federal rules (including osha safety standards).
• knowledge of air pollution emissions, industrial processes (combustion), construction principles, and operation of pollution control devices.
• knowledge of portable monitoring devices and measurement tools used in environmental pollution control, and willingness/ability to wear required personal protective equipment (including respirators).
• skills in strong written and verbal communication skills.
• ability to conduct thorough field investigations and produce detailed, accurate written reports on environmental inspections.
• skill in attention to detail and strong observational skills to identify potential environmental hazards or violations.
• ability to work independently in diverse environments (industrial, construction, outdoor)…