MANAGER, ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES OPERATIONS (DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) - ACTIVELY RECRUITED-2121 W. Harrison Street

Manager, Environmental Services Operations

Lead and oversee the Environmental Services (EVS) operations, ensuring a safe, clean, and well-maintained facility that complies with applicable infection control, hazardous waste, forensic, and regulatory standards. Operating in a highly sensitive forensic environment, manages facility sanitation operations and ensures continuous operational readiness while maintaining stringent security, safety, and confidentiality requirements.

This position is Actively Recruited and At Will. *This position is On Call 24/7

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Environmental Science, Facilities Management, Public Health or a directly related field
• Five (5) years of experience in environmental services, commercial janitorial management, or facilities operations within a healthcare, laboratory, or forensic setting or a directly related field
• Three (3) years of prior supervisory experience
• Certification in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Biohazard Safety Training is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of advanced commercial cleaning techniques, equipment operation, and proper handling procedures for biohazardous and infectious waste.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal environmental, occupational safety, infection control, and biohazard management regulations, including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) requirements.
• Skill in supervising, training, and motivating a diverse team of environmental services personnel, including the ability to provide advanced expertise and guidance to team members navigating complex and non-traditional situations.
• Skill in inventory management, including the safe tracking, storage, and utilization of industrial cleaning chemicals, and supplies.
• Ability to develop, execute, and document comprehensive quality control programs, as well as inspect and enforce complex standards and regulations within this highly specialized area.
• Ability to maintain the highest level of professionalism, discretion, and strict confidentiality while working in a sensitive forensic environment.
• Ability to effectively organize and adjust staff schedules to accommodate a 24/7 operational environment, staff absences, and sudden emergency requests.
• Ability to clearly communicate and enforce stringent workplace policies, including safety protocols, restricted access limits, and absolute social media / photography prohibitions.

Physical Requirements: Light Work involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job/occupation is rated Light Work when it requires: (1) walking or standing to a significant degree; (2) sitting most of the time while pushing or pulling arm or leg controls; or (3) working at a production rate pace while constantly pushing or pulling materials even though the weight of the materials is negligible.

Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Basic Term Life Insurance Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program Employee Assistance Program Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

Salary Range: $96,607 - $106,635/Yearly

EEO Statement: Cook County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") employer. Cook County prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, source of income, housing status, military service or discharge status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category established by law, statute or ordinance as further defined in Chapter 44. Human Resources, Article II. Personnel Polices, Section 44-53 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances and Chapter 42. Human Relations, Article II. Human Rights, Section 42-35 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances.