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Environmental Services Division Manager,
City of St. Charles

Job Description
This position is responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating, and supervising the operations, maintenance and analytical activities of the wastewater treatment facilities, lift stations, sanitary sewer, and laboratory functions. Will ensure compliance with municipal, state, and federal regulations regarding operation, maintenance, and final effluent quality standards of the City’s permitted discharges, all aspects of the City’s Industrial Pretreatment Program, Biosolids Reuse Program in accordance with the overall objectives of the Clean Water Act, and administering the potable water microbiological laboratory, including directing and performing laboratory analysis as required by the EPA, ILEPA, and the IDPH in compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements.  The work is highly technical and has significant impact on regulatory compliance. 

Requirements

This position requires strong knowledge and understanding of EPA and IDPH water and wastewater regulations, sewer maintenance and repair methods, procedures, and techniques, laboratory test results and activated sludge process control strategies and troubleshooting, operation, maintenance and repair of all relevant machinery, equipment and tools, and thorough knowledge of work hazards and preventative safety measures and precautions, including, but not limited to OSHA and IDOL standards.  Also required are excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively and intermediate computer skills with Word and Excel, Lotus Notes, and other software as needed.  Physical activity under varying environmental conditions to include lifting up to 50 pounds, to ascend and descend into a manhole, and possess a valid driver’s license is also required.

A Bachelor of Science and a minimum of 8 years technical experience in wastewater treatment plant operation, sanitary sewer collections system, maintenance, repair and laboratory analysis and three 3 years of supervisory experience or equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.  Possession of an Illinois Class 1 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator’s License issued by the Illinois EPA, or receipt of one within one year of commencing employment or transfer into position.  Responding to emergencies 24/7, carrying a wireless communication device, and maintaining primary residency within the boundaries (within 1 year of employment – see attached) is also required. 

Salary is commensurate with experience and excellent benefits. The City of St. Charles is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply on line at www.stcharlesil.gov, in person or send/fax/email your resume to:

The City of St. Charles, Human Resources Department
2 East Main Street, St. Charles, IL 60174
FAX (630) 377-4901

hr@stcharlesil.gov

The position closes at 4:30 p.m.
on Thursday, July 3, 2008.

posted June 13, 2008

 


Senior Engineer, EA Engineering
 

At EA, we help management in industry and government improve their performance and achieve their business and organizational goals in the areas of energy, the environment, and health and safety.  For our people, this means working for a company that provides all the elements for building successful careers.  

We are currently seeking an experienced, self motivated Senior Engineer for our Deerfield , IL (Chicago) office.  The ideal candidate should be a Professional Engineer or the ability to receive a PE in 6 months.  The candidate should have the proven business development ability and have experience in design and spec writing. Expertise in water resources, H & H, sediment transport, levee, or stream/ecosystem restoration experience preferred.  

The required skills include: excellent communication skills and the ability to multi task.  The responsibilities of this position will include: preparation and implementation of Business Development Plans for new opportunities; manage complex environmental programs and utilize team skills from other EA office location such as Lincoln , Baltimore , Dallas , Syracuse , and Providence ; and develop leads for new opportunities in State/Municipal as well as the federal market sectors.  Candidate should have at least Bachelor’s degree (MS preferred) in Environmental or Civil Engineering and a minimum of 8 years of experience.  

We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package. Interested candidates should refer to job # 28029 and submit resume along with cover letter to EA Engineering, Attn: B. Kikiewicz, 11019 McCormick Rd. , Hunt Valley , MD 21031 . Email: bkikiewicz@eaest.com  Fax: 410-771-1780. EOE 

posted May 24, 2008

 

Laboratory Analyst, Downer's Grove Sanitary District

The Downer's Grove Sanitary District currently has an opening for the position of Laboratory Analyst at the District's Wastewater Treatment Center. The current salary range for the position is $19.52 to $29.27 per hour. Please note that District employees must reside within a 30-minute travel time from the District’s Wastewater Treatment Center located at 5003 Walnut Avenue, Downers Grove. A successful candidate must comply with this requirement within six months of employment.

To be considered for this position, you must complete and return our Application for employment. You may also include a resume. We will be reviewing the applications over the next few weeks and will contact you if you are selected for an interview.

The Application for employment, a job description for the Laboratory Analyst position as well as a summary of the District benefits can be found at the District’s website: http://www.dgsd.org/empops.htm.

Your Application and resume should be mailed to the District at our business address, Downers Grove Sanitary District, P.O. Box 1412, 2710 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL  60515, or faxed to us at (630)969-0827. The Downers Grove Sanitary District is an equal opportunity employer.

posted May 6, 2008


Wastewater Engineer, Walter E. Deuchler Associates

Walter E. Deuchler Associates, Inc. (WEDA) a ninety-year old, growing, multi-disciplined consulting engineering firm with offices located in Aurora, Illinois has an opportunity for a civil/environmental engineering project manager in our wastewater process design group.

The successful candidate will have 10+ years of experience including facility planning, hydraulic analysis, pump station design, and wastewater process design.  Candidate must have a proven record in independently, successfully taking projects from concept through construction.

A Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering, an Illinois P.E., and excellent oral and written communication skills are required.   A Master of Science Degree is preferred.

WEDA offers flexible hours, an excellent benefit package, and great opportunity for professional growth and development. Please respond via email with resume attachment to Mark Halm, P.E., mhalm@deuchler.com

posted April 25, 2008

Project Manager, Shaw Environmental and Infrastructure

Shaw Environmental and Infrastructure, Inc., a subsidiary of The Shaw Group, Inc., is a leading, full-service, environmental and facilities management firm that recognizes that it takes a group of highly talented and motivated individuals working together to achieve the kind of outstanding results we continue to accomplish through technical quality.  We are currently seeking a project manager in our St. Charles, IL office.

 

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Delineate, mitigate, permit and monitor wetlands; certify water quality; design landscape, restore habitat and manage revegetation; prepare, analyze and interpret models; prepare technical reports and proposals; manage projects and build client relationships; develop new business.

Qualifications:

  • BS/MS Civil or Environ. Engineering, Biology, Environ. Science, Natural Resources, Wetland Ecology or related field.
  • 7+ yrs. experience.
  • Approved wetland delineator for Army Corps of Engineers a plus.
  • Knowledge of Federal and State Regulations including 404/401 Joint Permit Application a plus; write high-quality technical reports, contribute to team and work on multidisplinary teams is essential.
  • Motivated self-starter and problem solver; excellent oral/written skills is essential.

Shaw Environmental & Infrastructure Inc. offers competitive starting salaries and an attractive benefits package. EEO M/F/D/V.

 

Please apply through our website

http://www.recruitingsite.com/csbsites/shawinternet/JobDescription.asp?SiteID=10382&JobNumber=563986

posted April 11, 2008

Summer Internships, USEPA

The EPA Summer Opportunities for Students Website is a hiring tool that will be useful for students looking for summer work and for EPA offices that have summer vacancies to fill. The direct link to the Summer Student Employment Opportunities Website is http://www.epa.gov/ohr/student. The Summer Student Employment Opportunities Website will be available until May 28, 2008. The Office of Human Resources will provide supporting services by maintaining the Website, collecting applicant and hiring data, and evaluating the process at the end of each summer.

posted March 20, 2008

 

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