SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST - (DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY)

The Senior Environmental Specialist at Cook County, IL, is responsible for managing complex environmental engineering activities and enforcing environmental protection laws. This role involves conducting inspections, performing calculations, and preparing analytical reports. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and four years of relevant experience. The position requires knowledge of environmental regulations and the ability to travel for work assignments throughout the County.
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 investigatory, 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.


Minimum Qualifications

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, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

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.

Physical Requirements:
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.
VETERAN’S PREFERENCE
When applying for employment with Cook County Government, preference is given in the application process to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for more than 180 consecutive days, or during War Time. To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:

MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION.
IDENTIFY THEMSELVES AS A VETERAN ON THEIR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION BY ANSWERING YES TO THE QUESTION “Are you a military veteran?”
ATTACH A COPY OF THEIR DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (NOTICE OF SEPARATION) AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING. IF YOU HAVE MULTIPLE DD 214S, 215S, OR NGB 22S, PLEASE SUBMIT THE ONE WITH THE LATEST DATE. COAST GUARD MUST SUBMIT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE MIL