environmental engineer iii - Chicago, United States - City of Chicago

Description

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, IL60612

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

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 driver's 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.