Environmental Control Engineer II; Dept. Of Environment And Sustainability Seiu

Job Summary

Conducts preliminary and comprehensive environmental field inspections of commercial, residential, institutional, and industrial enterprises including asbestos abatement, demolition projects and other situations to ensure enforcement and compliance with County, State, and Federal laws and regulations. Prepares technical reports of the site and/or facility. Cites violators and provides technical environmental assistance to the general public. Completes training and obtains certification and licensing required to fulfill the required duties of the position.

Assists with the training of new environmental engineer personnel relative to the policies and procedures of the department. LOCATION: 69 W. Washington, Chicago, IL.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering;
  Industrial Technology;
  Public Health;
  Environmental Planning;
  Environmental Policy;
  Environmental Health;
  Environmental Management;
  Science; or Natural Resources, Mathematics, or Information Technology
• Two (2) years full-time work experience in the environmental and sustainability field
• Must possess a valid driver's license and current proof of insurance

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.) within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee).

Degrees awarded outside of the United States (except for 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 at the county, state, and federal (OSHA, AHERA, CAA/NESHAP, TSCA, RCRA) levels.
• Knowledge of air pollution emissions and industrial processes (including combustion), basic knowledge of construction principles and pollution control devices.
• Knowledge of the operation, calibration, and basic troubleshooting of portable monitoring devices and measurement tools used in environmental pollution control.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with the public, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Ability to learn new technologies and regulations, strong problem‑solving and critical thinking skills, and a commitment to environmental protection and public health.
• Skill in creating technical diagrams, drawings and hand sketches of industrial and commercial processes and/or related facility layouts.
• Ability to perform various types of exertion (lifting, climbing, etc.) and willingness/ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including respirators.
• This position requires moderate to extensive travel to work assignments throughout Cook County, for which the employee must provide his or her own adequate means of transportation.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Voluntary Benefits
• You may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

Hourly Wage: $40.411

Light Work involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job/occupation is rated Light Work when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree;

sitting most of the time while pushing or pulling arm or leg controls; or working at a production rate pace while constantly pushing or pulling materials even though the weight of the materials is negligible.