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The Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability is seeking a Solid Waste Coordinator to lead and support solid waste planning efforts across suburban municipalities. This role collaborates with senior leadership to advance the County’s goals in solid waste disposal, recycling, and source reduction. The Solid Waste Coordinator serves as a key liaison with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), local waste agencies, and municipalities, and provides strategic guidance on implementing the County’s solid waste management plan. The position also evaluates and advises on proposed legislation, ensuring alignment with long-term environmental and financial sustainability objectives. Overview
The Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability is seeking a Solid Waste Coordinator to lead and support solid waste planning efforts across suburban municipalities. This role collaborates with senior leadership to advance the County’s goals in solid waste disposal, recycling, and source reduction. The Solid Waste Coordinator serves as a key liaison with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), local waste agencies, and municipalities, and provides strategic guidance on implementing the County’s solid waste management plan. The position also evaluates and advises on proposed legislation, ensuring alignment with long-term environmental and financial sustainability objectives.
Cook County offers great benefits and the chance to participate in a strong tradition of public service. Cook County is home to more than five million residents, roughly 45% of Illinois’ population. Cook County Government provides a range of vital services and programs that enhance the quality of life for residents across the region. These services range from health care to urban planning. Cook County is committed to empowering its employees to bring our constituents the best that public service has to offer.
WHY PURSUE A CAREER WITH COOK COUNTY?
Benefits
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:
Top Tier Medical Benefits: Medical Plans, Prescription Drug Benefit, Dental Plans, Vision Plan and 7 Additional voluntary benefit plans Flexible Teleworking Options Generous, Flexible Paid Time Off (13 paid designated holidays; Minimum of 10 vacation days annually; Up to 4 personal days annually; and Paid sick leave) Pension Plan Financial Support Programs and Resources: Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts – Dependent Day Care, Commuter Benefits, Discounted Parking, PSLF Eligibility, Deferred Compensation and Education Tuition Stipend Health/Wellness Perks: Flexible Spending Accounts-Health Care, Employee Assistance Program and MyHealth Connections wellness program.
SNAPSHOT OF COOK COUNTY
Serves 5.28 million residents of Chicago and its inner suburbs 2nd largest county in America Larger than 27 states Cook County employs over 22,000 employees who work in a variety of skilled jobs and trades. Nearly 80% unionized workforce 15 unions represented 63 separate collective bargaining agreements Highway – Cook County maintains almost 600 miles of roads and highways. Land – Cook County assesses the value of more than 1.5 million parcels of taxable land and collects and distributes tax funds as a service for local government taxing bodies. Safety – Cook County provides vital services to local government, from conducting elections in suburban areas to offering 911 services in unincorporated areas and municipalities.
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 such as Millennial Park and Maggie Daley Park, steps away from the Chicago Riverwalk, award-winning restaurants, and plenty of shopping! In addition, 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
Collaborates with senior leadership to coordinate solid waste planning efforts for suburban Cook County municipalities. Supportive of the bureau's/department's role in solid waste management (i.e. disposal, recycling, and source reduction of solid waste materials). Interacts with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials, local solid waste agencies, and local municipalities in order to coordinate waste information, and to apprise senior leadership of status/progress on various projects. Provides expertise relative to the County's business procedures through review of the Cook County solid waste management plan, in terms of long range goals, to address solid waste problems in an environmentally safe and financially feasible manner. Effectively recommends advisories of proposed legislation which are forwarded to County officials in accordance with priorities established in conjunction with senior leadership.
Typical Job Duties
Manage a single program or a portfolio of programs that align with key strategies within the bureau/department Coordinates implementation of the Cook County solid waste management plan for suburban municipalities located within the County of Cook. Represents the bureau/department at public hearings in matters related to solid waste. Liaison with EPA officials, local municipal officials, and local solid waste agencies in regards to solid waste matters. Reviews proposed solid waste legislation and prepares advisories which are forwarded to appropriate County officials. Assigns workloads, per permit applications filed or complaints received, to environment and sustainability inspection personnel; monitors their work activities as to collection of material samples and to completeness of supportive inspection documentation relative to environmental pollution. Conducts investigatory environmental pollution inspections in the field to assure compliance to the rules and regulations of the bureau/department and in conjunction with State and Federal environmental protection laws. Trains new environment and sustainability inspection personnel in regards to the policies and procedures of the department. Responds to a 24 hour call back respective to all disasters and hazardous material incidents. Represents the bureau/department in matters related to hazardous material; provides assistance to the general public pertaining to the aforementioned. Maintains liaison with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and other agencies and local organizations relevant to hazardous materials; attends scheduled meetings with said agencies respective to the denoted subject matter.
Required For All Jobs
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Considerable knowledge of the rules and regulations of the environment and sustainability ordinance of Cook County. Ability to use organizational and/or department objectives and goals to identify processes by which to meet those goals. Skill in sampling procedures and use of portable equipment utilized in environmental pollution control. Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with the public regarding environmental protection laws and prepare comprehensive written reports on environmental pollution inspections. Ability to supervise and coordinate work activities of the assigned personnel to carry out the objectives and goals of the department. Ability to train staff members in the policies and procedures of the department. This position may require various types of physical exertion, including but not limited to lifting, pulling, pushing, climbing, and moving objects of moderate to heavy weight. This position may require moderate to extensive travel to work assignments throughout Cook County, for which the employee must provide his or her own adequate means of transportation.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher and Three (3) years in environment, sustainability, solid waste (including recycling and composting) or directly related experience or An equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Prefered Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree in urban planning or environmental engineering. Five (5) in environment and sustainability solid waste management (including recycling and composting). Three (3) years or more of management or supervisory experience.
Physical Requirements
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 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.
Please contact
shakmanexemptapplications@cookcountyil.gov
for inquiries about this position.
Job Posting
Jul 10, 2025, 11:01:59 AM
Organization
Offices Under the President Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Cook County Government by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Environmental Coordinator” roles.
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SOLID WASTE COORDINATOR (DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY) - SHAKMAN EXEMPT
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Cook County Government Join to apply for the
SOLID WASTE COORDINATOR (DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY) - SHAKMAN EXEMPT
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Cook County Government Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Overview
The Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability is seeking a Solid Waste Coordinator to lead and support solid waste planning efforts across suburban municipalities. This role collaborates with senior leadership to advance the County’s goals in solid waste disposal, recycling, and source reduction. The Solid Waste Coordinator serves as a key liaison with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), local waste agencies, and municipalities, and provides strategic guidance on implementing the County’s solid waste management plan. The position also evaluates and advises on proposed legislation, ensuring alignment with long-term environmental and financial sustainability objectives. Overview
The Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability is seeking a Solid Waste Coordinator to lead and support solid waste planning efforts across suburban municipalities. This role collaborates with senior leadership to advance the County’s goals in solid waste disposal, recycling, and source reduction. The Solid Waste Coordinator serves as a key liaison with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), local waste agencies, and municipalities, and provides strategic guidance on implementing the County’s solid waste management plan. The position also evaluates and advises on proposed legislation, ensuring alignment with long-term environmental and financial sustainability objectives.
Cook County offers great benefits and the chance to participate in a strong tradition of public service. Cook County is home to more than five million residents, roughly 45% of Illinois’ population. Cook County Government provides a range of vital services and programs that enhance the quality of life for residents across the region. These services range from health care to urban planning. Cook County is committed to empowering its employees to bring our constituents the best that public service has to offer.
WHY PURSUE A CAREER WITH COOK COUNTY?
Benefits
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:
Top Tier Medical Benefits: Medical Plans, Prescription Drug Benefit, Dental Plans, Vision Plan and 7 Additional voluntary benefit plans Flexible Teleworking Options Generous, Flexible Paid Time Off (13 paid designated holidays; Minimum of 10 vacation days annually; Up to 4 personal days annually; and Paid sick leave) Pension Plan Financial Support Programs and Resources: Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts – Dependent Day Care, Commuter Benefits, Discounted Parking, PSLF Eligibility, Deferred Compensation and Education Tuition Stipend Health/Wellness Perks: Flexible Spending Accounts-Health Care, Employee Assistance Program and MyHealth Connections wellness program.
SNAPSHOT OF COOK COUNTY
Serves 5.28 million residents of Chicago and its inner suburbs 2nd largest county in America Larger than 27 states Cook County employs over 22,000 employees who work in a variety of skilled jobs and trades. Nearly 80% unionized workforce 15 unions represented 63 separate collective bargaining agreements Highway – Cook County maintains almost 600 miles of roads and highways. Land – Cook County assesses the value of more than 1.5 million parcels of taxable land and collects and distributes tax funds as a service for local government taxing bodies. Safety – Cook County provides vital services to local government, from conducting elections in suburban areas to offering 911 services in unincorporated areas and municipalities.
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 such as Millennial Park and Maggie Daley Park, steps away from the Chicago Riverwalk, award-winning restaurants, and plenty of shopping! In addition, 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
Collaborates with senior leadership to coordinate solid waste planning efforts for suburban Cook County municipalities. Supportive of the bureau's/department's role in solid waste management (i.e. disposal, recycling, and source reduction of solid waste materials). Interacts with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials, local solid waste agencies, and local municipalities in order to coordinate waste information, and to apprise senior leadership of status/progress on various projects. Provides expertise relative to the County's business procedures through review of the Cook County solid waste management plan, in terms of long range goals, to address solid waste problems in an environmentally safe and financially feasible manner. Effectively recommends advisories of proposed legislation which are forwarded to County officials in accordance with priorities established in conjunction with senior leadership.
Typical Job Duties
Manage a single program or a portfolio of programs that align with key strategies within the bureau/department Coordinates implementation of the Cook County solid waste management plan for suburban municipalities located within the County of Cook. Represents the bureau/department at public hearings in matters related to solid waste. Liaison with EPA officials, local municipal officials, and local solid waste agencies in regards to solid waste matters. Reviews proposed solid waste legislation and prepares advisories which are forwarded to appropriate County officials. Assigns workloads, per permit applications filed or complaints received, to environment and sustainability inspection personnel; monitors their work activities as to collection of material samples and to completeness of supportive inspection documentation relative to environmental pollution. Conducts investigatory environmental pollution inspections in the field to assure compliance to the rules and regulations of the bureau/department and in conjunction with State and Federal environmental protection laws. Trains new environment and sustainability inspection personnel in regards to the policies and procedures of the department. Responds to a 24 hour call back respective to all disasters and hazardous material incidents. Represents the bureau/department in matters related to hazardous material; provides assistance to the general public pertaining to the aforementioned. Maintains liaison with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and other agencies and local organizations relevant to hazardous materials; attends scheduled meetings with said agencies respective to the denoted subject matter.
Required For All Jobs
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Considerable knowledge of the rules and regulations of the environment and sustainability ordinance of Cook County. Ability to use organizational and/or department objectives and goals to identify processes by which to meet those goals. Skill in sampling procedures and use of portable equipment utilized in environmental pollution control. Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with the public regarding environmental protection laws and prepare comprehensive written reports on environmental pollution inspections. Ability to supervise and coordinate work activities of the assigned personnel to carry out the objectives and goals of the department. Ability to train staff members in the policies and procedures of the department. This position may require various types of physical exertion, including but not limited to lifting, pulling, pushing, climbing, and moving objects of moderate to heavy weight. This position may require moderate to extensive travel to work assignments throughout Cook County, for which the employee must provide his or her own adequate means of transportation.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher and Three (3) years in environment, sustainability, solid waste (including recycling and composting) or directly related experience or An equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Prefered Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree in urban planning or environmental engineering. Five (5) in environment and sustainability solid waste management (including recycling and composting). Three (3) years or more of management or supervisory experience.
Physical Requirements
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 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.
Please contact
shakmanexemptapplications@cookcountyil.gov
for inquiries about this position.
Job Posting
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