Water Quality Specialist

Water Quality Specialist

Salary

$82,000.00 - $87,000.00 Annually

Location

421 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-00128

Department

Stormwater Management Department

Opening Date

10/28/2026

Closing Date

11/10/2026 11:59 PM Central

Hours

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

POSITION SUMMARY

We are pleased to offer the current job opportunity for a Water Quality Specialist within the Stormwater Management Department.

This position is eligible for our complete benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union. As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work, Vacation time, Sick time and Paid Leave.

To learn more about the cost and coverage of the benefits plan, visit Employees Benefit Information.

For detailed information on paid time off, visit Employee Policy Manual, Section 5

DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include:

• Reviews activities as specified by stormwater and MS4 permits to ensure conformance to regulations
• Oversees activities specified by contracts to confirm adherence to contractual agreements
• Identifies deviations from regulations and contracts
• Identifies corrections needed to bring into compliance with regulations and contracts
• Enforces all related laws and regulations
• Obtains environmental samples of surface water to be analyzed by an appropriate laboratory
• Conducts field screening of dry weather discharges from the storm sewer system
• Coordinates the water quality sonde program at eight sampling locations throughout the County
• Calibrates, runs return checks, and troubleshoots issues with water quality sondes
• Collects and tests water quality in the field using various laboratory techniques and equipment
• Participates in emergency preparedness, response, and recovery activities as they relate to spills and other discharges into waterways within the County
• Coordinates environmental programs
• Prepares reports as required by appropriate regulatory agencies
• Provides input into development and implementation of action plans relating to environmental programs
• Handles complaints
• Handles accounting functions to ensure compliance with various payment schedules
• Provides technical assistance to private industry, government officials and residents as assigned
• Develops and presents educational programs for public groups

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE

Requirements include the following experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience:

• Completion of a Bachelors degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering Natural Resources, Chemistry, or a closely related field plus

• Three(3) years of experience in water quality related work

• This position requires a valid Illinois Driver's License.

A pre-employment background check is required.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Use of arm and /or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than for sedentary work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work will occur in an office and field environment. The work environment for this position frequently includes working in outside weather conditions.

DuPage County offers a complete benefit package to full-time employees including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, holidays, vacation, sick leave, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union. Limited benefits are also offered for eligible part-time positions.

To learn more details, visit our Benefits page.

01

Select the response below that represents your highest completed level of education.

• Masters Degree from an Accredited Institution
• Bachelors Degree from an Accredited Institution
• Associates Degree from an Accredited Institution
• Some college level courses complete but no degree awarded from an Accredited Institution
• High School Diploma or GED
• None of the above

02

If you possess a degree, in what field/ major is the degree? (If no degree, answer with N/A)

03

Select the response below that represents the number of years of experience you possess in water quality related work.

• 5 + years of relevant experience
• 3-4 years of relevant experience
• 1-2 years of relevant experience
• Nove of the above

04

This position requires that you possess and maintain in good standing a valid Illinois Drivers License. Do you possess this requirement?

• Yes
• No
• No, but I possess a valid drivers license within another State and am able to obtain a valid Illinois Drivers License within 90 days of employment.

05

Are you able to perform the following, with or without an accommodation? Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Use of arm and /or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than for sedentary work.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer County of DuPage

Address 421 N. County Farm Road

Wheaton, Illinois, 60187

Phone (630) 407-6300

Website https://www.dupagecounty.gov