BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Senior Environmental Inspector

Bureau of Community Health

Environmental Permitting & Inspections

Number of Positions: 3

This position is open to current BIDDERS from AFSCME AND the PUBLIC including current city employees in other unions or non-union positions. Only current city employees covered under the City’s Collective Bargaining Agreement with AFSCME are considered BIDDERS, these individuals are eligible to bid. Qualified BIDDERS who properly submit a bid will receive preference over any non-bidders.

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1. Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”

2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’)

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

WORKING WITH THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH

CDPH works with communities and partners to create an equitable, safe, resilient and Healthy Chicago.

ROLE SUMMARY

As an essential member of the Chicago Department of Public Health, the Senior Environmental Inspector role will conduct inspections at different types of industrial businesses and waste disposal sites to ensure compliance with city, state, and federal environmental regulations. This position is also responsible for issuing citations and providing court testimony regarding code violations and regulations designed to protect the safety of citizens living within the city.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Inspection and Sampling. Conducts inspections of multi-level industrial, demolition, and waste disposal facilities, gas stations, and motor vehicle repair shops to ensure compliance with environmental regulations. Visits field sites to conduct emissions tests. Conducts investigations to determine whether a violation has occurred. Participates in investigations of alleged toxic pollution sources utilizing technical field instruments and photo equipment. Collects samples of suspected hazardous materials and submits them for laboratory analysis. Performs follow-up inspections of emergency incidents and routine inspection sites to ensure infractions have been corrected. Assists in determining ownership of buildings where suspected hazardous materials are present. Prepares and updates inspection activity reports.

Department Liaison. Responds to complaints concerning suspected incidences of environmental pollution. Interviews complainants regarding alleged violations. Provides expert testimony when required for court proceedings.

Under general supervision, the class performs at the fully functional level, independently inspecting sources of air and noise emissions, waste disposal sites, recycling facilities and other industrial facility sources of environmental pollution, with a focus on hazardous material spills. The position performs related duties as required by supervisory personnel.

• Conducts inspections of various industrial facilities, demolition and waste disposal sites, recyclers, gas stations, motor vehicle repair shops and other businesses to ensure compliance with environmental regulations

• Visits field sites to conduct air and noise emissions tests using technical field instrumentation and photographic equipment

• Prepares and updates inspection activity reports using a computer in the field

• Participates in investigations of alleged sources of toxic pollution

• Collects samples of suspected hazardous materials and submits for laboratory analysis

• Responds to complaints concerning alleged sources of environmental pollution

• Collects environmental samples for various media and completes/maintains chain-of custody

• Interviews complainants and conducts investigations to determine whether a violation has occurred

• Issues citations to violators of the municipal code

• Appears in court to provide testimony pertaining to alleged violations

• Performs oversight during emergency hazardous materials spills working with the Chicago Fire Department and City emergency response contractors

• Performs follow-up inspections of emergency incidents and routine inspection sites to ensure infractions have been corrected

• Works with and takes direction from assigned supervisors and management team

• Completes training and other certifications, as required by delegating agencies or grant conditions; this may include, but is not limited to State of Illinois Solid Waste Inspector and State of Illinois Smoke Reader

Additional duties may be required for this position.

Location: 2160 W. Ogden Ave. Chicago, IL 60612

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 8:30AM – 4:30PM

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education and Training

• One year of experience in conducting environmental inspections, or an equivalent combination of training and experience

Licensure, Certification or Other Qualifications

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

• Applicant may be required to use their personal automobile and shall provide the department head with a certificate of insurance showing the City of Chicago as an additional insured on his/her personal policy at the required level of coverage.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

• Degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Science or a related degree.

• Previous experience with hazardous materials management and emergency response, tank operations, or waste and environmental inspection experience.

• Occupational Health and Safety Administration Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response 40 Hour certification.

• Previous experience in inspection of regulated/permitted facilities.

• Previous experience in the environmental field.

ABOUT YOU

You have a strong focus on CDPH’s core values, which are:

• Anti-Racism – a commitment to dismantling systemic racism to create an organizational culture that actively supports anti-racist efforts and is committed to recognizing, addressing, and eradicating all forms of racism within the department and the community.

• Informed Decision Making – collect, share, and operationalize data to support public health decisions and actions to improve health and achieve our mission. CDPH leverages appropriate data infrastructure and technology to drive decisions and assess performance.

• Teamwork – cultivate belonging and respect for colleagues and community partners. Act responsibly and work cooperatively to ensure effective communication. Encourage each other to grow and achieve our common goals.

• Excellence – value creativity, innovation, and exploration; continuously seek ways to improve processes and systems by working together with integrity, honesty, compassion, and transparency.

All employees of the City of Chicago must demonstrate commitment to and compliance with applicable state and federal laws, City ordinances and rules; the City's Ethics standards; and other City policies and procedures. Equivalent foreign degrees, accreditations, and credentials in evaluating qualifications will be considered. The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

This position is funded by a federal grant. These funds may be extended, but CDPH cannot guarantee this position will be funded past July 2024.

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

City of Chicago Department of Human Resources

Lori Lightfoot, Mayor Christopher Owen, Commissioner

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on 05/8/2023