Environmental Specialist

12 hours ago


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

We are seeking a highly skilled Environmental Specialist to join our team at the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago. As a key member of our environmental team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the protection of our water resources and the environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct industrial waste surveys to determine the quantity and quality of industrial wastes discharged into the sewers and waterways.
  • Coordinate and conduct inspections of industrial facilities, production activities, wastewater treatment systems, and chemical storage areas.
  • Consult with industry representatives and District personnel regarding pollution prevention and control matters.
  • Investigate and inspect industrial facilities to determine compliance with regulations and ordinances.
  • Prepare investigative reports and provide technical assistance to other District departments and outside agencies.
  • Provide quality control/quality assurance for inspection and sampling activities and investigative reports.
  • Prepare enforcement actions and participate in conciliation conferences with industry management.
  • Review self-monitoring reports submitted by industrial users and review sampling analyses.
  • Research and prepare correspondence in response to public inquiries and agency assignments.
Requirements
  • Possession of a valid driver's license.
  • Graduation from a four-year accredited college or university majoring in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, biology, or a closely related field.
  • Sub-professional technical or professional experience in engineering, scientific, treatment plant operations, or industrial waste activities may be substituted for the required college or university education on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years.
Working Conditions

Positions in this classification involve a combination of office work and work in the field. Office work is performed in a typical office environment and requires the use of standard office equipment including computers. Field work is performed outside the office and may involve exposure to industrial equipment or operations, contact with hazardous or toxic material, and exposure to a variety of weather conditions. Field work may also require the operation of a District vehicle.



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