Environmental Control Inspector Ii (dept. Environmental And Sustainability)- Seiu 73 at Cooks County Government in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Environmental Control Inspector, conducts preliminary and comprehensive environmental field inspections of commercial enterprises including asbestos abatement, demolition projects and other situations to ensure enforcement and compliance to the Environmental Control Ordinance of Cook County. Monitors the environment (i.e. air, water, noise, solid waste, and hazardous material) with regards to ordinance violation. Cites pollution violators and provides environmental information to the general public. Prepares detailed environmental inspection reports for administrative review and determination for subsequent course(s) of action. Assists with the training of new environmental control inspection personnel relative to the policies and procedures of the department. Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree is required

• Three (3) years' full-time professional work experience conducting building inspections or asbestos abatement oversight is required

• Valid driver's license and current proof of insurance is required

​​​​​​​ This position is considered a safety-sensitive position. Candidates who are selected to fill safety-sensitive positions must pass a required drug test as part of the pre-employment background check process.

https://www.cookcountyil.gov/sites/default/files/service/drug-and-alcohol-policy.pdf

Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver's license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being notified, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee) that they have been provisionally placed on the Interview List. Candidates will be notified of how to submit the required document.

*Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by either the World Education Services (WES) or Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

Ability to read and explain County, State and Federal laws legislating environmental protection regulations. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite with the ability to learn new software. Knowledge of basic engineering principles and practices to analyze blueprints and specifications of industrial and commercial enterprises. Skill utilizing reference material to extract necessary formulas and information needed to calculate emission rates relevant to environmental pollution control. Skill operating various portable monitors and measurement devices with the ability to interpret instrument readings in regard to pollution control. Skill creating technical diagrams, drawings and hand sketches of industrial and commercial processes and/or related facility layouts. Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats with the general public respective to the mandates of County, State and Federal environmental protection laws. Ability to prepare detailed analytical written reports. This position requires various types of physical exertion including, but not limited to lifting, pulling, pushing, climbing, squatting and moving objects of moderate to heavy weight. This position requires moderate to extensive travel to work assignments throughout Cook County for which the employee must provide his or her own adequate means of transportation.

Physical Requirements

Light Work involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job/occupation is rated Light Work when it requires: (1) walking or standing to a significant degree; (2) sitting most of the time while pushing or pulling arm or leg controls; or (3) working at a production rate pace while constantly pushing or pulling materials even though the weight of the materials is negligible.

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.

Falsification of any information in the application process will result in disqualification, dismissal after hire, and/or placement on the County's Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. For current County employees, such falsification may result in discipline, up to and including termination, and placement on the County's Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. See Cook County Code of Ordinances, Article II, Sections 44-54 Unlawful Practices Relating to Employees and Employment - Penalty , 44-56 Political Discrimination ; Cook County Employment Plan, Section V.N. Pre-Interview License and Certification Verification ; Supplemental Policy No. 2014-2.13 Ineligible for Rehire List ; and Cook County Personnel Rules 3.3(b) (7) (d)

EEO Statement

Cook County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") employer. Cook County prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, source of income, housing status, military service or discharge status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category established by law, statute or ordinance as further defined in Chapter 44. Human Resources, Article II. Personnel Polices, Section 44-53 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances and Chapter 42. Human Relations, Article II. Human Rights, Section 42-35 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances.

NOTE: As an internal candidate, should you be offered the position, salary allocations shall abide by the Cook County Personnel Rules.

*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Social Media Disclaimer

The County's hiring process is governed by the Cook County Employment Plan which prohibits employment actions from being influenced by any Political Reasons or Factors for Non-Exempt Positions. The advertisement of this position by any individual does not constitute an offer or promise of employment, promotion, or any other employment action and shall not influence the County's hiring decision. Cook County officials and employees who become aware of or receive a complaint that involves an allegation of Political Reasons or Factors being considered in the hiring process of Non-Exempt positions are obligated to refer the complaint to the Cook County - Office of the Inspector General. If the Cook County Inspector General sustains allegations of Political Reasons or Factors being considered, Cook County will disqualify the Applicant or Candidate from consideration for employment and disciplinary action will be imposed on any involved Cook County employees, if applicable.