ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER III-REMEDIATION

City of Chicago Department of Law; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Chicago is seeking an Environmental Engineer III in the Brownfields Remediation Bureau to assess city sites and determine remediation needs. You'll supervise staff, review reports, and advise on environmental compliance to minimize liability.

The role involves field inspections, training, and potential expert testimony in court on environmental issues, with standardization of inspection practices across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or related field with 3 years of experience.
• Master's degree in Environmental Engineering or related field with 2 years of experience.
• Valid State of Illinois driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assigns, coordinates, and supervises staff enforcing environmental protection laws.
• Reviews environmental reports for completeness and appropriateness of findings.
• Oversee inspections and ensure violations are corrected.
• Testifies in court as an expert witness on environmental issues.
• Develops guidelines and procedures to standardize environmental inspections.
• Trains staff in detecting and assessing environmental pollutants.

Skills

Environmental engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Master's degree in Environmental Engineering

Job description

Job Description - ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER III-REMEDIATION (417277)

Job Description

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER III-REMEDIATION

Job Number:

417277

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER III

Department of Environment

Bureau of Environmental Remediation

Number of Positions: 2

Additional vacancies are possible pending budget approval

These positions are open to the general public and to all current city employees covered under the terms of the City's collective bargaining agreement with the AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) -(BARGAINING UNIT #01, 03, 04, 05)

Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

1. Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago"

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Under direction, supervises and participates in the enforcement of federal, state and municipal environmental protection laws, and performs related duties as required .

The two positions in the Bureau of Environmental Remediation will be responsible for assessing the environmental condition of sites within the City of Chicago and determining requirements for the property acquisition, disposition or use to minimize the City’s liability.

The Brownfields Remediation Bureau serves as the City’s internal environmental consultant, advising other City departments and sister agencies of environmental requirements and best management practices related to soil and water contamination, waste management and sustainable operations.

• Assigns, coordinates, and supervises the work of professional and technical personnel engaged in enforcing environmental protection laws.
• Reviews environmental reports prepared by staff and others for completeness and appropriateness of findings analyze environmental data, actions taken to communicate the results of their assessments, 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.
• Oversee 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.
• Participate in and supervise 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 Manages environmental projects.
• Serves as a subject matter expert and may testify in court as an expert witness on environmental issues.

Additional duties may be required for this position.

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.

Location: Department of Environment

2 N. LaSalle, Suite 200

Chicago, IL 60602

Shift: Monday-Friday

Hours: 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m.

(Shift may vary due to the needs of the operation)

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or a directly related field, plus three (3) years of work experience in environmental engineering.

OR

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree or higher in Environmental Engineering or a directly related field, plus two (2) years of work experience in environmental engineering.

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

A valid State of Illinois driver’s license is required.

NOTE: To be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and/or work experience. You must include job titles, dates of employment and specific job duties. (If you are a current City employee, Acting Up cannot be considered). If you fail to provide this information at the time you submit your application, it will be incomplete, and you will not be considered for this position. There are three ways to provide the information: 1) you may attach a resume; 2) you may paste a resume; or 3) you can complete the online resume fields.

Educational & Employment Verification:

Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired you must provide, upon request, with adequate information regarding your educational and employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. If you received your degree internationally, all international transcripts/diploma must be accompanied by a Foreign Credential Evaluation. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.

NOTE: A copy of your official transcripts and/or professional license, or training certificates will be required at the time of interview, if applicable.

Selection Requirements:

This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a