Job Description
The mission of the Chicago Department of Public Health is to promote and improve health by engaging residents, communities, and partners in establishing and implementing policies and services that prioritize residents and communities. Under general supervision, supervises and participates in the enforcement of federal, state, and municipal environmental protection laws, and performs related duties as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Assigns, coordinates, and supervises the work of professional and technical personnel engaged in enforcing environmental protection laws.
• Reviews site inspection reports submitted by staff for completeness and appropriateness of findings, actions taken, and recommendations for correcting violations.
• Supervises re-inspections to ensure violations are corrected.
• Coordinates and provides technical assistance to other City departments and sister agencies at field emergencies and environmental incidents.
• Oversees the enforcement of citations and remediation recommendations to violators of the City's Environmental Protection Code.
• Assists and directs staff in conducting inspections of repeat and gross Environmental Protection Act (EPA) violations.
• Participates in the development of guidelines and procedures to standardize the conduct of environmental inspections.
• Trains and coordinates training for staff in new or modified techniques of detecting and assessing environmental pollutants.
• Participates in and supervises staff engaged in reviewing permit applications and planning for the installation of industrial processing equipment and control devices to ensure compliance with environmental protection laws and regulations.
• Performs engineering calculations to determine the emission rates of various pollutants.
• Prepares comprehensive statistical and narrative reports of inspection and remediation activities.
• Investigates complaints of alleged EPA violations.
• Testifies in court as an expert witness on environmental issues.
• Makes recommendations for the purchase of new equipment.

NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class.
Certificates/Security Clearances/Other
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE
Residency Requirement: All employees of the City of Chicago must be actual residents of the City as outlined in 2-152-050 of the City of Chicago Municipal Code. Proof of residency will be required.
Address: 2160 W Ogden Avenue, Chicago, IL 60612
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or a directly related field, plus three years of work experience in environmental engineering, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience provided that the minimum degree requirement is met
Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications
A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required.
Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

• OSHA 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification / 8-hour HAZWOPER Refresher certification.
• Certified as an Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Safety and Health Manager (CSHM) or Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM).
• Candidates who have held geology, environmental or air scientists positions.
• Degree in air, environmental or chemical engineering.
• IDPH Licensed Asbestos Professional, Inspector or Worker.
• Respiratory Fit Certificate and Medical Clearance to wear respirator protection.
• Trained in OSHA 30-hour and has acquired an OSHA 30 DOL Card.