Job Description - DIRECTOR, ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY (DEPARMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY) - SHAKMAN EXEMPT (00135454)
OVERVIEW
The Cook County Bureau of Administration is seeking a Director, Environment and Sustainability to join our team. This person will be responsible for managing the Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability, overseeing the department’s employees and budget.
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In addition to providing employees with a challenging, rewarding environment for career and personal growth, we are proud to also offer some of the best benefits in the public sphere, including:
LOCATION
Located in the Loop District of downtown Chicago, one of the most formidable business districts in the world, the area has an astounding number of cultural foundations, stunning parks, award-winning restaurants, and plenty of shopping! Chicago is serviced by multiple bus and train lines for public transportation from the suburbs to the city, taxis are plentiful, public parking garages for motorists, and bicycle share rentals and local bike lanes for bicyclists.
ROLE SUMMARY
Responsible for managing the Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability, overseeing the department’s employees and budget. Supervises personnel across six divisions including regulatory, sustainability, and administrative divisions. Coordinates with local governments, U.S. and Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials to coordinate information and enforce environmental protection laws. Spearheads the County’s efforts to foster sustainable communities and achieve environmental justice. Collaborates with other Cook County bureaus, departments, government agencies at all levels, community organizations, private, nonprofit, and philanthropic partners to advance the department’s work. Apprises the Chief Administrative Officer and Cook County President and Board of Commissioners of environment and sustainability activities and initiatives. Provides expertise on the County’s regulations, policies, personnel and budget. Recommends policy, programs and ordinances. Approves work projects and staff assignments in accordance with priorities established in conjunction with the Chief Administrative Officer and President’s Office.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Physical Requirements
Sedentary Work
Sedentary Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
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.
EMPLOYMENT TERMS RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Pursuant to the Shakman Consent Decree, Supplemental Relief Order and the Cook County Personnel Rules, this position is exempt from the County’s career service rules, is at-will and political reasons or factors may be considered when taking any employment action. As an employee in a Shakman Exempt Position, if you do not currently live in Cook County, you will have six (6) months from date of hire to establish actual residency within Cook County.
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