Description

Job Description - Senior Environmental Specialist - (Dept. of Environment and Sustainability) (00139022)

Requisition ID:  00139022 
Job Posting:  Jun 2, 2026, 5:45:43 PM   Closing Date:  Jun 22, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Full-time  Shift Start Time:  8:30 A.M.   Shift End Time:  4:30 P.M.
Organization:  Offices Under the President
Work Locations:  Cook County Administration 161 N. Clark St. 

Handle complex environmental engineering activities and ensure enforcement of Federal, State, and County environmental protection laws such as the Clean Air Act, Solid Waste Disposal Act, and Toxic Substances Control Act. Conduct on-site investigatory, environmental engineering pollution inspections wherein previous inspections reported emissions of a problematical nature for non-abatement of pollutants into the environment. Investigate and confirm quality to meet expected environmental standards. Perform complex calculations to determine emission criteria of various pollutants. Prepare comprehensive analytical reports per investigatory engineering pollution inspections. WORK LOCATION: 69 W. Washington St.
 

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree AND
Four (4) years in environmental energy OR directly related experience OR
An equivalent combination of education and/or experience. 
Valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

• Knowledge of Federal, State, and County environmental regulations, including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
• Skill in operating various portable monitors and measurement devices and interpreting instrument readings regarding pollution control.
• Ability to interpret appropriate reference materials to extract necessary formulas and information.
• Ability to create technical diagrams, drawings, and sketches, by hand, of industrial processes, combustion, incineration, and related control equipment layouts, ability to read and interpret applicable technical diagrams, drawings, and sketches, and ability to travel at a moderate to extensive level to work assignments throughout the County.
• Ability to communicate effectively, in writing and verbally, with the general public respective to the mandates of Federal, State, and County environmental protection laws.
• Ability to prepare detailed analytical written reports relative to environmental engineering pollution inspections.
• Ability to independently guide staff in area of specialization to drive business success.
• Ability to provide in-depth insight, advice and expertise to other professionals, management, and external contacts in an assigned functional area.
• Ability to operate as a senior team member and communicate advanced specialized knowledge to team members, leaders, and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of complex principles and practices for a specialized area of focus.