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Manager, Environmental Engineering

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Chicago
Posted on: October 26, 2024

Job Description:

DescriptionSALARY$115,536.03POSITION SUMMARYDirects, coordinates, and supervises construction and maintenance activities of personnel engaged in monitoring Authority compliance to all environmental compliance regulations. Conducts research and technical audits on environmental impact of project, analyze data and perform quality control checks. Serves as a technical advisor on environmental policies and standards to ensure regulatory applicability. Researches, designs, plans, and performs engineering duties in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental hazards using various engineering disciplines.QualificationsPRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Conducts field inspections related to maintenance and construction projects and investigations as it relates to environmental compliance.
  • Documents and maintains plans, requirements, protocols, permits and standard operating procedures.
  • Develops resource management schemes and provides systems technical evaluation.
  • Reviews submittals, construction documents, and change orders pertaining to construction projects.
  • Develops specifications, design criteria and guidelines for the disposal of hazardous materials
  • Provides technical support for environmental remediation or litigation projects, including remediation system design or determination of regulatory applicability.
  • Provides training to CTA personnel.
  • Hires, trains, develops, monitors, and evaluates staff. Reviews and recommends personnel actions for approval.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIESReporting to this position are the following jobs:Job TitleCHALLENGES
    • Staying up to date with changing environmental and health regulations and practice.
    • Dealing with multiple legal communities and regulatory agencies (e.g., Chicago Dept. of Environment, Illinois EPA, U.S.EPA, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, Illinois Dept. of Labor)EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
      • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental or Physical Sciences or Public Health with three (3) years of experience in environmental engineering field, with at least one (1) year of supervisory experience or a combination of education and experience relating to this position.
      • Master's degree preferred.
      • Comprehensive experience in complex, technical and regulatory environmental compliance functions.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
        • Demands include extensive moving (up to 3 miles at one time), sometimes on rocks and on narrow catwalks, and climbing (such as onto trains and on ladders of various sizes).
        • Requires remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time and constantly operating a computer and other office productivity machinery.
        • Service Area Requirement: Exempt (Non-Union) employees must live within the boundaries of the CTA Statutory Service Area either at the time of employment or within 6 months of beginning employment at CTA.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
          • Working knowledge of Federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) projects, Tiered Approach to Corrective Action Objectives (TACO) requirements, asbestos and lead projects, and OSHA.
          • Good Microsoft Office Suite skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
          • Working knowledge of the methods and practices in environmental surveying and inspecting workplaces, processes, products, or other systems.
          • General knowledge of transit operations, facilities, vehicles, rules, and procedures desired.
          • Good oral and written communications skills and organizational skills.
          • Ability to work independently.
          • Ability to anticipate, identify and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices.WORKING CONDITIONS
            • General office environment.
            • May be required to work various extended or irregular hours in order to meet project deadlines or respond to CTA emergencies.
            • Must be available to respond to calls or email inquiries outside of regular work hours.
            • Required to travel to various vendor, transit, and CTA field locations.
            • Subject to prevailing weather conditions when conducting field investigations.EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED
              • Standard office equipment.
              • Personal computer and related software (Microsoft Office Suite, Oracle, etc.).
              • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).Additional DetailsEmployees and/or union members will be given priority consideration in the hiring process, per the applicable labor contracts.Final salary will be determined in part by the qualifications of the selected candidate and may be higher or lower than target.Applicants, if hired,must comply with CTA's residency ordinance.CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
                No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, unfavorable military discharge, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our workforce and supporting the communities we serve. CTA will make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its employees, unless undue hardship would result. If you require an accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact arc@transitchicago.com prior to the submission of your application or upon notification of your actual test date. CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be provided.During the hiring process, CTA's Human Resources department will contact candidates with next steps . Failure to respond to these correspondences in a timely fashion may result in your application being closed out for non-responsiveness.Please click link below to review the benefits offered at the CTA.https://www.transitchicago.com/hrbenefits/

Keywords: Disability Solutions, Elkhart , Manager, Environmental Engineering, Executive , Chicago, Indiana

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