Assistant Commissioner - Natural Resource and Water Quality

The Assistant Commissioner of the Natural Resources and Water Quality Division works with one of the five units that comprise the Department of Environment. This division contributes to the Department’s mission by creating and expanding healthy green spaces, promoting protection and conservation of the region’s waterways, demonstrating green building practices, providing job training opportunities for residents and other programs related to natural resources. The Assistant Commissioner works on all functions of the unit, from project planning and implementation to budget and staff management. The Assistant Commissioner must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be very organized and able to manage time and projects efficiently, and have proven experience managing a team of individuals representing a diverse array of experiences and backgrounds. This position should have significant experience in natural resources management, natural resources policy or a similar environmental field. The Assistant Commissioner must be willing to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree or above in Urban Planning, Environmental Science, Civil or Environmental Engineering, Business Administration, or Public Administration supplemented by five years of progressively responsible managerial experience in the planning and implementation of administrative and/or operational programs.

Residency Requirement
An employee must be an actual resident of the City of Chicago. Proof of residency will be required at the time of employment.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

City of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Starting Pay Rate: $77,772.00