Environmental Scientist

2 months ago


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

We are seeking a highly skilled Environmental Scientist to join our team at the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago. As an Environmental Scientist, you will play a critical role in carrying out and supervising research projects related to wastewater treatment processes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct and direct research in sanitary chemistry, sanitary microbiology, sanitary engineering, and environmental engineering.
  • Develop, coordinate, and direct technical assistance projects for maintenance and operations and engineering departments.
  • Prepare technical manuscripts for publication and interim reports on research programs.
  • Assign, supervise, and review work of subordinate personnel; reward, discipline, direct, or adjust grievances of other employees or effectively recommend their hiring, transfer, suspension, layoff, recall, promotion, or discharge.
  • Plan, coordinate, and direct monitoring for radiological and organic pollutants in environmental and operations monitoring.
  • Prepare division budget including manpower, equipment, and materials.
  • Conduct and participate in seminars, lectures, and speaking engagements as related to various research programs.
  • Participate in activities of energy and sludge task forces.
Requirements
  • A master's degree or doctor of philosophy degree in water resources sciences, environmental engineering, sanitary engineering, environmental sciences (with emphasis on environmental biology or microbiology), soil science, or chemistry from an accredited college or university.
  • Eight years of research experience in the fields of wastewater and sludge treatment technology, including statistical analysis of data bases, environmental monitoring, biological monitoring of waterways, sludge management, and advanced analytical techniques, with at least six years of such experience involved in the direct supervision of professional and technical personnel.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Related graduate study above the master's degree may be substituted for the required non-supervisory experience on a year-for-year basis.
  • Civil service status as a Principal Environmental Scientist.


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