Stormwater Water Quality Specialist — Field & Lab

Dupage County; Wheaton (IL); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Pension

Deferred compensation plan

Tuition reimbursement

Pre-paid legal

Credit union

Holiday pay

Vacation time

Sick time

Paid Leave

Résumé du poste

DuPage County is offering a Water Quality Specialist opportunity in the Stormwater Management Department. The role involves reviewing stormwater activities, overseeing contracts, collecting and testing surface water, and coordinating the county’s water quality sondes program.

Qualified candidates have a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences or related field, three years of water quality experience, and a valid Illinois driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resources, Chemistry, or a closely related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in water quality related work.
• This position requires a valid Illinois Driver’s License.

Responsabilités

• Reviews activities as specified by stormwater and MS4 permits to ensure conformance to regulations
• Oversees activities specified by contracts to confirm adherence to contractual agreements
• Identifies deviations from regulations and contracts
• Identifies corrections needed to bring into compliance with regulations and contracts
• Enforces all related laws and regulations
• Obtains environmental samples of surface water to be analyzed by an appropriate laboratory
• Conducts field screening of dry weather discharges from the storm sewer system
• Coordinates the water quality sonde program at eight sampling locations throughout the County
• Calibrates, runs return checks, and troubleshoots issues with water quality sondes
• Collects and tests water quality in the field using various laboratory techniques and equipment
• Participates in emergency preparedness, response, and recovery activities as they relate to spills and other discharges into waterways within the County
• Coordinates environmental programs
• Prepares reports as required by appropriate regulatory agencies
• Provides input into development and implementation of action plans relating to environmental programs
• Handles complaints
• Handles accounting functions to ensure compliance with various payment schedules
• Provides technical assistance to private industry, government officials and residents as assigned
• Develops and presents educational programs for public groups

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences or closely related field

Description du poste

DuPage County is offering a Water Quality Specialist opportunity in the Stormwater Management Department. The role involves reviewing stormwater activities, overseeing contracts, collecting and testing surface water, and coordinating the county’s water quality sondes program.

Qualified candidates have a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences or related field, three years of water quality experience, and a valid Illinois driver's license.