Environmental Engineer III, Division of Environmental Health and Safety, Chicago

Environmental Engineer III

Department of Assets, Information and Services

Division of Environmental Health and Safety

These positions are tied to the Chicago Recovery Plan Bonds.  The timeline of the work for these positions is at least 3 years.

Under general supervision, the class supervises and performs professional environmental engineering work, supporting all City departments with environmental project management, environmental compliance, due diligence assessments for property transactions, environmental reviews and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

· Compiles and reviews environmental records from multiple sources and evaluates properties for environmental concerns

· Reviews Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments for property transactions and redevelopment projects

· Manages large volumes of environmental records and data in electronic formats, including spreadsheets, databases, and geographic information system (GIS) maps

· Manages the City’s liability during real estate transactions to reduce the financial burden and the risk to human health and the environment

· Oversees All Appropriate Inquiries (AAI) due diligence assessments to obtain protection from potential liability under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)

· Manages and oversees soil and groundwater remediation projects, underground storage tank (UST) removal projects, and other environmental remediation and redevelopment projects

· Manages environmental projects in the IEPA Site Remediation Program (SRP)

· Assigns, coordinates, and supervises the work of professional and technical personnel and environmental consultants

· Independently works with other departments and sister agencies, developers, and consulting firms to take properties through the IEPA SRP and achieve a final NFR letter

· Assesses redevelopment plans for potential environmental issues and provides recommendations for controlling remediation costs

· Provides technical assistance to City departments for environmental compliance

· Provides strong oversight of consultants to control scope and costs

· Prepares cost estimates for sampling, SRP and remediation activities

· Effectively manages complex environmental projects and grants

· Coordinates with state and federal agencies, and leads public meetings, as necessary

· Effectively writes grant applications, environmental reports, and requests for proposals

· Maintains knowledge of current environmental regulations including but not limited to RCRA, CERCLA, NEPA, IEPA SRP,  LUST, TSCA and the City municipal code

· Communicates environmental issues and the department’s mission and goals with all levels of employees, consultants, and developers

Additional duties may be required for this position.

Location: 2 North LaSalle

Days: Monday-Friday

Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Salary: $85,764.00/year

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

• A valid State of Illinois driver’s license is required

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

These positions require applicants to complete an interview. In addition, candidates will have to complete two skills assessments. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the interview and assessments will be selected.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

• Licensed Professional Engineer
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Geology
• Environmental Project Management experience
• Experience conducting environmental soil remediation, and/or risk assessment of soil contamination
• Experience using GIS

All references to political sponsorship or recommendation must be omitted from all application materials submitted for city employment. 

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

Applications for this position will be accepted from May 23, 2022, until 11:59 pm CST on June 6, 2022

 

Environmental Engineer II, Division of Environmental Health and Safety, Chicago

Environmental Engineer II

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Department of Assets, Information and Services

Division of Environmental Health and Safety

These positions are tied to the Chicago Recovery Plan Bonds.  The timeline of the work for these positions is at least 3 years.

Under general supervision, the class supervises and performs professional environmental engineering work, supporting all City departments with environmental project management, environmental compliance, due diligence assessments for property transactions, environmental reviews and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Compiles and reviews environmental records from multiple sources and evaluates properties for environmental concerns
• Reviews Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments for property transactions and redevelopment projects to ensure ASTM standards are met
• Manages large volumes of environmental records and data in electronic formats, including spreadsheets, databases, and geographic information system (GIS) maps
• Manages the City’s liability during real estate transactions to reduce the financial burden and the risk to human health and the environment
• Oversees All Appropriate Inquiries (AAI) due diligence assessments to obtain protection from potential liability under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)
• Assigns, coordinates, and supervises the work of environmental consultants
• Independently works with other departments and sister agencies, developers, and consulting firms during real estate transactions
• Independently interacts with members of the public during real estate transactions including responding to requests for property information, presenting general environmental information at real estate closings
• Provides technical assistance to City departments for environmental compliance
• Provides strong oversight of consultants to control scope and costs
• Prepares cost estimates and budgets for conducting environmental and historical reviews, Phase I and II ESAs
• Effectively manages environmental projects and grants to control costs and stay on budget
• Effectively writes grant applications, environmental reports, and requests for proposals
• Respond to FOIA requests for environmental information related to individual properties and environmental projects
• Maintains knowledge of current environmental regulations including but not limited to RCRA, CERCLA, NEPA, IEPA , LUST, TSCA and the City municipal code
• Communicates environmental issues and the department’s mission and goals with all levels of employees, consultants, and developers

Additional duties may be required for this position.

Location: 2 North LaSalle

Days: Monday-Friday

Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Salary: $77,772.00/year

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or a directly related field, plus one year of work experience in environmental engineering, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience provided that the minimum degree requirement is met

A valid State of Illinois driver’s license is required.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

These positions require applicants to complete an interview. In addition, candidates will have to complete two skills assessments. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the interview and assessments will be selected.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

• Licensed Professional Engineer
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Geology
• Environmental Project Management experience
• Experience conducting environmental soil remediation, and/or risk assessment of soil contamination
• Experience using GIS

All references to political sponsorship or recommendation must be omitted from all application materials submitted for city employment.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

Applications for this position will be accepted from May 23, 2022, until 11:59 pm CST on June 6, 2022

Environmental Engineer, State of Michigan - Lansing, MI

Job #:	7601-15-WRD-015
Job Title:	Environmental Engineer 9-P11 - Hydro Studies Dam Safety
Closing Date/Time:	Wed. 03/04/15 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Salary:	$19.92 - $33.13 hourly $1,593.60 - $2,650.40 biweekly $41,433.60 - $68,910.40 annually
Job Type:	Limited Term (position has expiration date)
Bargaining Unit:	SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING (SEIU)
Location:	Lansing, Michigan
Department:	Environmental Quality

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Job Description  Benefits  Supplemental Questions
Work with Michigan communities to facilitate the development and advancement of flood mitigation measures designed to reduce the risk to human life and property.  This position will also perform engineering duties of the   Hydrologic Studies and Dam Safety Unit on an as needed basis: determine flood flows, perform hydraulic modeling, perform dam safety inspections, review dam safety inspection reports, and review emergency action plans.
Required Education and Experience:
EducationPossession of a bachelor's degree in engineering. Experience Environmental Engineer 9 No specific type or amount is required. Environmental Engineer 10 One year of professional environmental engineering experience in the protection and improvement of land and water resources, occupational health, or air quality equivalent to an Environmental Engineer 9. Environmental Engineer P11 Two years of professional environmental engineering experience in the protection and improvement of land and water resources, occupational health, or air quality equivalent to an Environmental Engineer, including one year equivalent to Environmental Engineer 10.
Additional Requirements and Information:
COVER LETTER REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION For a copy of the position description, click HERE. Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions.  Unsupported responses may not be considered further. If applicable, you must attach an electronic and/or scanned copy of your official college/university transcripts.  For our purposes, “Official Transcripts” must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar’s signature and/or seal. Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration.  Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results. Certain positions may require a criminal history background check.   View the job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/EnvironmentalEngineer_12608_7.pdf