Senior Environmental Specialist Dept. Of Environmental Sustainability

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

Handle complex environmental engineering activities and ensure enforcement of Federal, State, and County environmental protection laws such as the Clean Air Act, Solid Waste Disposal Act, and Toxic Substances Control Act. Conduct on‑site investigative environmental engineering pollution inspections wherein previous inspections reported emissions of a problematical nature for non‑abatement of pollutants into the environment. Investigate and confirm quality to meet expected environmental standards.

Perform complex calculations to determine emission criteria of various pollutants. Prepare comprehensive analytical reports per investigatory engineering pollution inspections.

WORK LOCATION: 69 W. Washington St.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree AND
• Four (4) years in environmental energy OR directly related experience OR
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance.

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.

• Knowledge of Federal, State, and County environmental regulations, including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
• Skill in operating various portable monitors and measurement devices and interpreting instrument readings regarding pollution control.
• Ability to interpret appropriate reference materials to extract necessary formulas and information. Ability to create technical diagrams, drawings, and sketches, by hand, of industrial processes, combustion, incineration, and related control equipment layouts, ability to read and interpret applicable technical diagrams, drawings, and sketches, and ability to travel at a moderate to extensive level to work assignments throughout the County.
• Ability to communicate effectively, in writing and verbally, with the general public respective to the mandates of Federal, State, and County environmental protection laws. Ability to prepare detailed analytical written reports relative to environmental engineering pollution inspections.
• Ability to independently guide staff in area of specialization to drive business success.
• Ability to provide in-depth insight, advice and expertise to other professionals, management, and external contacts in an assigned functional area.
• Ability to operate as a senior team member and communicate advanced specialized knowledge to team members, leaders, and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of complex principles and practices for a specialized area of focus.

Sedentary work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

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