Water Quality Supervisor

Dupage County; Wheaton (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Pension

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

DuPage County is seeking a Water Quality Supervisor within the Stormwater Management Department. The role offers hybrid work after a 6-month probation and supervisor approval, with full benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, and retirement plans.

The position requires a BS in environmental science or related field, at least five years coordinating water quality efforts with supervisory experience, and a valid Illinois driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science or closely related field.
• Five years coordinating water quality efforts including two years in supervision.
• Valid Illinois driver's license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Supervises subordinate personnel engaged in water quality projects.
• Recommends hires/promotions and directs employment decisions.
• Develops five-year plans for discharge and pollutant impact mitigation.
• Coordinates with watershed partners and state staff on program expansion.
• Prepares reports on permit compliance and progress toward goals.
• Operates and maintains field equipment for water quality monitoring.

Skills

Water quality oversight

Supervisory experience

Regulatory knowledge IEPA

Education

BS in Environmental Science/ Biology/ Botany/ Soils/ Natural Resources

Tools

Field equipment

Job description

We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work as a Water Quality Supervisor within the DuPage County Stormwater Management Department. Hybrid work is available upon completion of a 6-month probationary period and supervisor approval.

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:

• Supervises the work of subordinate personnel engaged in projects related to water quality
• Recommends hires and promotions, directs and evaluates employment decisions for all assigned positions
• Initiates, develops, organizes and coordinates the implementation of program goals for the Water Quality program in conformance with Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) guidelines
• Develops and implements five (5) year plans related to discharge of stormwater and pollutant impacts
• Coordinates with watershed partners including municipal and state staff on expansion of water quality programs across the County and watershed
• Attends stakeholder meetings
• Researches and reviews water quality measures that have been implemented outside of DuPage County
• Provides input towards regulatory initiatives
• Develops watershed plans and stream bank stabilization project development
• Assists in efforts to acquire grant funding
• Prepares reports detailing the status of compliance with permit conditions and progress of statutory goals related to the reduction of discharge of pollutants for submission to the IEPA
• Operates and maintains field equipment used to monitor water quality

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

• Completion of a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Botany, Soils, Natural Resources or related field
• Five (5) years of experience coordinating efforts to identify and mitigate water quality problems including two (2) years of supervisory experience
• Must possess and maintain in good standing, 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 requires 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.