MANAGER, AIR INSPECTION - DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY (SHAKMAN EXEMPT)

Cook County • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability is seeking a Manager, Air Inspection to lead environmental enforcement efforts focused on air quality and pollution control. This role supervises inspection staff, enforces environmental protection laws, and advises senior leadership on policies and ordinances based on current scientific and regulatory standards. The Manager coordinates enforcement actions, manages permitting and billing operations, and prepares analytical reports on air quality compliance. The position also oversees staff training, ensures alignment with Illinois EPA standards, and collaborates with local governments and other partners on environmental response initiatives.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher.
• Three (3) years of environmental science, environmental management, engineering, or industrial hygiene supervisory experience or directly related experience.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and County environmental protection laws.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office suite and databases for data tracking and analysis.
• Ability to develop and implement SOPs and create and review environmental inspection reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public regarding environmental protection laws.

Nice To Haves

• Five (5) years of environmental science, environmental management, engineering, or industrial hygiene supervisory experience.
• Three (3) years of previous management or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and enforce environmental protection laws related to air pollution.
• Advise senior leadership on relevant policies and ordinances based on current scientific knowledge and regulations.
• Coordinate enforcement actions against non-complying businesses, including issuing citations and coordinating administrative hearing cases.
• Manage the permitting and billing functions of the division and prepare and analyze reports regarding billing and permitting.
• Provide information to the general public on environmental protection guidelines, standards, and methods for controlling emissions.
• Train new environment and sustainability inspectors, engineers, and technical support personnel.
• Maintain communications with Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, local governments, and other entities to coordinate environmental responses.
• Prepare analytical written reports detailing investigatory environmental engineering pollution inspections.
• Review installation permits for industrial processes and ensure compliance with environmental protection laws.
• Establish operational procedures for division staff and offer technical guidance to the public on environmental protection.
• Manage legal proceedings related to environmental violations and oversee permit fee billing and revenue tracking.
• Conduct operational analysis and develop recommendations for improvement.

Benefits

• Top Tier Medical Benefits: Medical Plans, Prescription Drug Benefit, Dental Plans, Vision Plan and 7 Additional voluntary benefit plans.
• Flexible Teleworking Options.
• Generous, Flexible Paid Time Off (13 paid designated holidays; Minimum of 10 vacation days annually; Up to 4 personal days annually; and Paid sick leave).
• Pension Plan.
• Financial Support Programs and Resources: Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts – Dependent Day Care, Commuter Benefits, Discounted Parking, PSLF Eligibility, Deferred Compensation and Education Tuition Stipend.
• Health/Wellness Perks: Flexible Spending Accounts-Health Care, Employee Assistance Program and MyHealth Connections wellness program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees