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Making Chicago greener and more livable

From energy-efficient building tours to thought-provoking roundtables, last week's @aspenideas.bsky.social Climate event and Chicago Climate Week were a fantastic celebration of and recommitment to climate action. We were proud to showcase projects that are helping make our city more resilient.

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New Role Alert! 🚨 DOE is seeking a Director of Environmental Inspections to lead critical inspection and compliance work that helps protect Chicago’s communities and environment. Apply by August 7! Read the full description and apply at chi.gov/doejobs

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Join Our Team! 

Now hiring: 

Director of Environmental Inspections

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Director of Environmental Inspections

Starting Salary: $85,548

Deadline to apply: August 7, 2026

Essential Duties include:
-Manages Solid Waste/Recycling and environmental related complaint inspections for businesses in the City of Chicago. 
-Oversees and assigns field inspection/code enforcement, facility inspections and demolition inspections.  
-Oversees the day-to-day operations of the unit and manages a staff of Senior Environmental Inspectors, Environmental Investigators and Environmental Engineers, including general Human Resources related issues.

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Director of Environmental Inspections

Essential Duties include (continued):

-Reviews surveys and detailed inspection reports of a broad variety of sites (e.g., property development, industrial, waste disposal) for compliance with environmental protection laws and agreements with Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
-Reviews site evaluation reports summarizing findings of environmental inspections and assessments.
-Directs covert surveillance activities in response to complaints of environmental hazards caused by air and noise emissions and illegal waste disposal.

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Director of Environmental Inspections

Essential Duties include (continued):
-Assigns scheduled, complaint and emergency inspections to staff and ensures they are conducted in a timely and thorough manner.
-Directs the inspection of industrial and demolition sites to ensure public safety standards are adhered to.
-Develops operating procedures and work standards to ensure inspections are conducted in a thorough and efficient manner.
-Oversees the issuance of citations to violators ensuring violations are sufficiently detailed and explained.

Visit chi.gov/doejobs to learn more and apply!

As of Sunday at 2pm, Chicago’s air quality is unhealthy for sensitive groups. People with heart or lung disease, older adults, children, and teens should shorten time outdoors or do less strenuous outside activities.

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Update: Chicago is still experiencing "Hazardous" air quality. Please continue to take precautions - stay indoors or, if you need to be outside, wear an N95 or KN95 mask. Continue to follow @chicagooemc.bsky.social & @cdph.bsky.social and download the Chicago OEMC app for updates & alerts.

Chicago DOE@chicagodoe.bsky.social · 3w ago

Due to wildfire smoke from Canada, Chicago's air quality is currently rated as "Hazardous" in many areas of the city. We are also facing hot, humid temperatures, increasing the health risk. Avoid outdoor activities and follow @chicagooemc.bsky.social & @cdph.bsky.social for updates.

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The air quality in Chicago is already Very Unhealthy! Take all precautions to keep you, your family, and community safe today by checking in on people and limiting outdoor activity.

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An Air Quality Alert has been issued in Chicago. If you have trouble breathing, stay inside when you can and wear a mask if you must go outside. To get the latest information on our current air quality levels, you can visit airnow.gov

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Expert in Project Management? DOE needs you! DOE is seeking a Project Manager to lead environmental remediation projects, coordinating across departments and partners to advance the City's climate and sustainability goals. Apply by July 3! chi.gov/doejobs

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Join Our Team!
Now hiring:
Project Manager
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Project Manager
Starting Salary: $89,112
Deadline to apply: July 3, 2026
Essential Duties include:
Leads the development, implementation, and monitoring of brownfield redevelopment procedures.
Ensures that plans and strategies align with citywide sustainability, redevelopment, and environmental justice goals and targets.
Manages a portfolio of brownfield-related projects and data management.
Manages complex environmental projects including but not limited to state and federal brownfield remediation and NEPA programs.
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Project Manager
Essential Duties include (continued):
Collaborates with internal departments, sister-agencies, community organizations, government agencies, non-profits, and businesses to ensure effective coordination on brownfield remediation projects and grant applications.
Manages project budgets, tracks expenditures, manages contracts, and ensures resources are allocated effectively to achieve project goals.
Develops project timelines, sets milestones, and regularly monitors progress to ensure projects are on track for timely completion.
Visit chi.gov/doejobs to learn more and apply!

The US National Weather Service Chicago Illinois has issued an Extreme Heat Warning in effect from 12:00 p.m. Monday (6/29) until 10:00 p.m. Wednesday (7/1). See tips below on what you can do to stay safe as temperatures spike in the coming days.

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We’re under a Tornado Watch until 9 p.m. Do you know the difference between a Watch and a Warning? Tornado Watch: Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible in the area. Tornado Warning: Tornado is imminent. Seek shelter immediately.

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