environmental engineer iii - Chicago, United States - City of Chicago
Description
**Description:**
**JOB/BID ANNOUNCEMENT**
**?** **Environmental Engineer III**
**Department of Public Health**
Community health/Environmental Permitting & Inspection
**Number of Positions: 2**
**This position is open to the public and all current city employees covered under the Citys Collective Bargaining Agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.**
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???? The mission of the Chicago Department of Public Health is to promote and improve health by engaging residents, communities, and partners in establishing and implementing policies and services that prioritize residents and communities. Under general supervision, supervises and participates in the enforcement of federal, state, and municipal environmental protection laws, and performs related duties as required.
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES:**
Assigns, coordinates, and supervises the work of professional and technical personnel engaged in enforcing environmental protection laws.
Reviews site inspection reports submitted by staff for completeness and appropriateness of findings, actions taken, and recommendations for correcting violations.
Supervises re-inspections to ensure violations are corrected.
Coordinates and provides technical assistance to other City departments and sister agencies at field emergencies and environmental incidents.
Oversees the enforcement of citations and remediation recommendations to violators of the City's Environmental Protection Code.
Assists and directs staff in conducting inspections of repeat and gross Environmental Protection Act (EPA) violations.
Participates in the development of guidelines and procedures to standardize the conduct of environmental inspections.
Trains and coordinates training for staff in new or modified techniques of detecting and assessing environmental pollutants.
Participates in and supervises staff engaged in reviewing permit applications and planning for the installation of industrial processing equipment and control devices to ensure compliance with environmental protection laws and regulations.
Performs engineering calculations to determine the emission rates of various pollutants.
Prepares comprehensive statistical and narrative reports of inspection and remediation activities.
Investigates complaints of alleged EPA violations.
Testifies in court as an expert witness on environmental issues.
Makes recommendations for the purchase of new equipment.
NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class.
**Address:** WSCDC-2160 W Ogden Avenue, Chicago, IL 60612
**Hours:** Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
***Some additional hours may be required in case of a public health emergency**
**THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE**
**Qualifications:**
**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or a directly related field, plus three years of work experience in environmental engineering, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience provided that the minimum degree requirement is met
**Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications**
A valid State of Illinois drivers license is required.
**Selection Criteria**
This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a written exercise and/or a skills assessment test as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the interview will be selected.
**Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:**
OSHA 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification / 8-hour HAZWOPER Refresher certification.
Certified as an Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Safety and Health Manager (CSHM) or Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM).
Candidates who have held geology, environmental or air scientists positions.
Degree in air, environmental or chemical engineering.
IDPH Licensed Asbestos Professional, Inspector or Worker.
Respiratory Fit Certificate and Medical Clearance to wear respirator protection.
Trained in OSHA 30-hour and has acquired an OSHA 30 DOL Card.
**Residency Requirement:** All employees of the City of Chicago must be actual residents of the City as outlined in of the City of Chicago Municipal Code. Proof of residency will be required.
**If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to disability or pregnancy in order to participate in the application process** , **please contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources, at or** **** **. Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request.**
**ALL** **REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.**
**The City of** **Chicago** **is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer**
**City of Chicago**
Brandon Johnson, Mayor
**Please note, all positions with the City of Chicago close promptly at 11:59pm Central Daylight Time (CDT).** **Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59p.m. CDT on 04/26/2024** **.** **No exceptions will be made.**