Senior Environmental Soil Scientist

2 months ago


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

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago is seeking a highly skilled Senior Environmental Soil Scientist to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for conducting research, providing technical assistance, and supervising staff related to the support of beneficial reuse of biosolids.

Key Responsibilities
  • Research and Technical Assistance
    • Conduct research and provide technical assistance on processing, regulatory monitoring, and reporting related to biosolids.
    • Develop and implement research projects to support the beneficial reuse of biosolids.
  • Staff Supervision
    • Assign, supervise, and review the work of subordinates.
    • Coordinate Environmental Research Technicians in the collection and analysis of samples and data.
  • Reporting and Communication
    • Compile, collate, and write monitoring reports for internal and external use.
    • Prepare and present research findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
  • Regulatory Compliance
    • Review and assess new biosolids management regulations and their potential impact on the District.
  • Financial Planning
    • Prepare section budgets, anticipating materials, equipment, and services needed for projects and monitoring programs.
Requirements
  • Education
    • A master's degree in Soil Science or Agronomy from an accredited college or university.
  • Experience
    • Two years of professional experience in soils science.
  • Substitution
    • Graduate studies beyond the master's level in Soil Sciences or Agronomy may be substituted for experience requirements on a year-for-year basis.
  • Promotional Requirement
    • One year of experience with the District as an Environmental Soil Scientist.
    • Civil service status as an Environmental Soil Scientist.
Desirable Qualifications
  • Knowledge and Skills
    • Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of agronomy and soil science.
    • Considerable knowledge of soil, plant, water, and biosolids analytical procedures.
    • Knowledge of federal regulations on biosolids application to land.
    • Knowledge of the principles of land application of biosolsids.
    • Knowledge of management and supervisory principles.
  • Abilities
    • Ability to plan and supervise the work of professional and sub-professional laboratory and field staff.
    • Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.


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