We have an outstanding career opportunity for a Director to join a leading Company located in theChicago, ILsurrounding area. Provides expertise relative to the business procedures such as technical/administrative environmental reviews, Department personnel and budget. Effectively recommends and approves work projects and staff assignments in accordance with priorities established in conjunction with the Chief Administrative Officer and President's Office. Job Responsibilities: + Responsible for the development and implementation of policies, programs and other executive functions to ensure ordinances related to environmental control are enforced . + Directs the total business and program operations of the Department , including personnel , relevant to County, State, and Federal environmental regulations applied to industrial and commercial business organizations. + Prepares the Department's budget, including Federal/State Grants; approves all expenditures pertinent to appropriated funds. + Coordinates intergovernmental affairs pertaining to environmental matters; maintains liaison activities with EPA officials. + Creates/implements new rules for environmental control for purposes of reduction of pollution from sources of emission. + Acts as a media spokesperson for the Department; oversees dissemination of public information respective to environmental matters. + Oversees all environmental permitting and inspection activities, subject to administrative review. Basic Hiring Criteria: + Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree PLUS a minimum of three (3) years of professional work experience OR, an equivalent combination of professional work experience, training and education. + Thorough knowledge of the rules and regulations of County, State, and Federal environmental protection laws. + Expertise in matters pertaining to air quality monitoring, pollution inspections of industrial/commercial facilities per emissions, and air pollution control equipment. + Considerable knowledge of personnel, financial, and program management policies and procedures. + Considerable knowledge of local political units, other government organizational and jurisdictional structures, and the organizational structure respective to administration and function. + Skilled in communicating both verbally and in writing with the general public; skill in public relations and media relations. + Skilled in personnel management and application of principles and practices to achieve departmental goals, and objectives. + Skilled in preparing detailed administrative reports pertinent to departmental activities. Desired Qualifications: + Master's degree. + Five (5) years professional work experience in an environmental control supervisory capacity. VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visithttp://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/orhttps://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/