Water Quality Specialist

County of DuPage; Wheaton (IL); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 86.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Pension

Deferred Compensation Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Pre-paid Legal

Credit Union

Paid Holidays

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• 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

Conocimientos

Water quality experience

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences or related field

Descripción del empleo

We are pleased to offer the current job opportunity for a Water Quality Specialist within the Stormwater Management Department.

This position is eligible for our complete benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union. As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work, Vacation time, Sick time and Paid Leave.

To learn more about the cost and coverage of the benefits plan, visit Employees Benefit Information.

For detailed information on paid time off, visit Employee Policy Manual, Section 5

DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsibilities include:

• 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 residentsas assigned
• Develops and presents educational programs for public groups

Requirements include the following experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience:

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

A pre-employment background check is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Use of arm and /or leg controls require exertion of forces greater than for sedentary work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work will occur in an office and field environment. The work environment for this position frequently includes working in outside weather conditions.