Stormwater Water Quality Compliance Specialist

County of DuPage; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Pension

Deferred Compensation Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Pre-paid Legal

Credit Union

Paid Holidays

Job summary

County of DuPage is seeking a Water Quality Specialist for the Stormwater Management Department. The role involves reviewing stormwater activities, enforcing regulations, collecting surface water samples, and coordinating environmental programs across multiple sites.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences or related field, plus three years of water quality experience and an Illinois driver’s license. A comprehensive benefits package is included.

Qualifications

• Three years of water quality related work experience
• Valid Illinois Driver’s License

Responsibilities

• Reviews activities per stormwater and MS4 permits to ensure regulatory conformance
• Oversees activities per contracts to ensure adherence to agreements
• Identifies deviations from regulations and contracts
• Identifies corrections needed to comply with regulations and contracts
• Enforces related laws and regulations
• Obtains environmental samples of surface water for laboratory analysis
• Conducts field screening of dry weather discharges from the storm sewer system
• Coordinates the water quality sondes program at eight sampling locations
• Calibrates and troubleshoots water quality sondes
• Collects and tests water quality in the field using laboratory techniques
• Supports emergency preparedness, response, and recovery related to spills
• Coordinates environmental programs
• Prepares reports for regulatory agencies
• Provides input into action plans for environmental programs
• Handles complaints and billing/payments
• Provides technical assistance to private/public sectors
• Develops and presents educational programs for public groups

Skills

Water quality experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences or related field

Job description

County of DuPage is seeking a Water Quality Specialist for the Stormwater Management Department. The role involves reviewing stormwater activities, enforcing regulations, collecting surface water samples, and coordinating environmental programs across multiple sites.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences or related field, plus three years of water quality experience and an Illinois driver’s license. A comprehensive benefits package is included.