Environmental Scientist

5 days ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Full time
Job Summary

Under general direction, carries out or supervises applied research projects of varied scope in relation to wastewater treatment processes and oversees environmental monitoring activities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conducts complex research assignments on new technologies related to wastewater, sludge processing, biosolids management and water quality improvements in the fields of environmental chemistry, wastewater microbiology, soil science, environmental engineering and aquatic ecology.
  • Manages programs/projects as a team leader, supervises technical staff, develops work plans and advises on the proper conduct of studies.
  • Oversees environmental monitoring activities related to District's operations (biosolids, aquatic ecology, surface water and groundwater quality and wastewater microbiology).
  • Prepares interim and final reports on research projects and monitoring programs and technical manuscripts for publication; prepares comprehensive technical reports.
  • Reviews and prepares comments on technical documents from other District Departments or regulatory agencies or other outside organizations; assists in the preparation of position papers related to District activities.
  • Assists Maintenance and Operations in solving plant problems such as sludge dewatering, odor problems and plant upsets.
  • Reviews plans and specifications and design criteria prepared by Engineering Department; collaborates with Analytical Laboratories and Industrial Waste Sections to solve problems related to the District water reclamation plants.
  • Assigns, supervises and reviews work; ensures staff compliance with District policies and procedures including Personnel Rules and Administrative Procedures; completes performance reviews; addresses employee complaints and grievances; may recommend employment actions such as hiring, transfer, suspension, promotion or discharge.
Requirements
  • A master's degree in water resources sciences, environmental engineering, environmental sciences, microbiology, bacteriology, biology, soil science, or agronomy from an accredited college or university.
  • Ten years of experience in the fields of wastewater and sludge treatment technologies, biosolids management, analytical microbiology or water quality monitoring, including one year at a supervisory level.
Substitution

Related graduate study above the master's degree may be substituted for the required non-supervisory experience on a year-for-year basis.

Promotional Requirement
  • Two years of service with the District as a Senior Environmental Research Scientist, Senior Environmental Soil Scientist, Senior Environmental Microbiologist, or Senior Aquatic Biologist.
  • Civil service status in one of the foregoing classes.

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