Cook County Offices Under The President
Job Summary
Performs technical reviews of site civil improvements, stormwater management calculations, and related documents submitted in support of building permit applications for developments in unincorporated Cook County. Provides technical commentary in writing as appropriate. Performs field inspections when necessary and support or dispute claims, verify plan submittals, support field inspectors, consult with project engineers, and administer professional service contracts.
*This is position is eligible for a signing bonus*
Minimum Qualifications
*Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Civil Engineering and
*Two (2) years as a civil engineer or directly related experience or
*An equivalent combination of education and/or experience is required.
Valid driver’s license with proof of insurance is required.
*This position is considered a safety-sensitive position. Candidates who are selected to fill safety-sensitive positions must
pass a required drug test as part of the pre-employment background check process*.
https://www.cookcountyil.gov/sites/default/files/service/drug-and-alcohol-policy.pdf
Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver’s license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the
Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee). Candidates will be notified of how to submit the required document.
Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by either the World Education Services (WES) or Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE).
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
Knowledge of professional engineering principles, practices, and methods related to stormwater management,
hydrology, and hydraulics.
Knowledge of methods and techniques of engineering plan design, review, and approval.
Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and prepare letters and memoranda.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively in layman’s terms.
Ensures that best customer service is provided in dealing with contractors, engineers, and property owners.
Ability to work in construction hazard and related environments.
Ability to travel to various Cook County work sites.
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 orstanding for
brief periods of time.
The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to beconstrued as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to beperformed temporarily outside an employee’s normal line of work.