ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER III

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Environmental Engineer III

Department of Environment

(Environmental Remediation)

Number of Positions: 5

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $99,408

This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City's collective bargaining agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) - BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND

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

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on 03/11/2026

This position is responsible for assessing the environmental condition of sites within the City of Chicago and determining requirements for the property acquisition, disposition, or use to minimize the City's liability. The position will review environmental reports prepared by others, analyze environmental data, and communicate the results of their assessment. The Brownfields Remediation Bureau serves as the City's internal environmental consultant, advising other City departments and sister agencies of environmental requirements and best management practices related to soil and water contamination, waste management, and sustainable operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Environmental Site Assessment & Due Diligence:

* Conduct and review Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) for property transactions and redevelopment projects.

* Evaluate properties for potential environmental concerns by compiling and analyzing environmental records from diverse sources (e.g., databases, regulatory files).

* Assess redevelopment plans to identify and mitigate potential environmental liabilities, providing recommendations for cost-effective remediation strategies.

Data Management & Analysis:

* Manage and analyze large datasets of environmental records in electronic formats, including spreadsheets, databases, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

* Leverage data to inform decision-making and support environmental project management.

Regulatory Compliance & Remediation:

* Manage the City's Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) liabilities during real estate transactions, minimizing financial risk and protecting public health and the environment.

* Oversee and manage projects within the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) Site Remediation Program (SRP) to achieve No Further Remediation (NFR) status.

* Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including but not limited to RCRA, CERCLA, TSCA, and Leaking Underground Storage Tanks (LUST).

* Manage City department activities within City rights-of-way and City-owned properties in the Streeterville Thorium Monitoring Area, including radiation monitoring, investigations, and remediation.

* Conduct environmental reviews as the Responsible Entity under HUD 24 CFR Part 58 (NEPA) for City redevelopment and grant-funded projects.

* Ensure compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.

Project Management & Oversight:

* Manage complex environmental projects and grants, including soil and groundwater assessment, remediation, and underground storage tank (UST) removal and installation.

* Develop and manage project scopes, budgets, and schedules, ensuring projects are completed efficiently and within budget.

* Assign, coordinate, and supervise the work of environmental consultants and contractors, providing strong oversight to control scope, cost, and schedule.

* Prepare cost estimates for sampling, SRP, and remediation activities.

Communication & Collaboration:

* Effectively communicate environmental issues with diverse stakeholders, including city departments, sister agencies, developers, and consultants.

* Lead public meetings and coordinate with state and federal agencies.

Reporting & Grant Management:

* Prepare comprehensive environmental reports, grant applications, and request for proposals (RFPs).

* Manage grant reporting and drawdown requests in accordance with grantor requirements.

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location: 2 N LaSalle St

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and Experience

* Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or a directly related field, plus three (3) years of work experience in environmental engineering

* Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree or higher in Environmental Engineering or a directly related field, plus two (2) years of work experience in environmental engineering

Should the above criteria not be fulfilled, the following options are acceptable:

Educational & Employment Verification:

Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired, you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding your education and employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. If you received your degree internationally, all international transcripts/diplomas must be accompanied by a Foreign Credential Evaluation. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to successfully pass a skills assessment test and complete an interview. Test results will be sent out by the Department of Human Resources after they have been analyzed and compiled. The candidates who receive a passing score on the skills assessment test will be invited to interview for the position. Candidate(s) receiving a passing score on the test and possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the interview.

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

* A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required.

For Information on our employees benefits, please visit our benefits website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure, visit our classifications website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resources staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state, and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview or employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience, the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances: 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA), and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates, to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices, click here.

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

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor