at COUNTY OF KANKAKEE in Kankakee, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Under general supervision of the Director of Planning & GIS, performs a variety of duties relating to:
1) enforcement of state, and local solid waste regulations, and
2) implementation of recycling, education, and waste reduction efforts on a county‐wide basis.
3) works with the Kankakee County Health Department, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
(IEPA), and other entities to enforce codes, regulate solid waste activities, and resolve issues related to
solid waste management.
Follows general guidance set forth in Chapter 46‐Solid Waste of the Kankakee County Code and as
stated in the Kankakee County Solid Waste Management Plan.
1. Understands and enforces state and county laws, regulations and procedures relating to solid waste
management.
2. Conducts routine inspections of IEPA‐permitted landfills and other non‐permitted solid waste
management sites or open dumps according to procedures outlined in Chapter 46 of the County
Code.
3. Assists in the review of plans, applications and permits of facilities to ensure conformance with
established and required standards.
4. Conducts investigations and site visits of nuisance and solid waste‐related complaints in a timely
manner, and issues notices or citations for violations, when appropriate. Investigations and
inspections may require the identification of chemicals and/or color variances in soil water and air
using sight and smell.
5. Assists in the compilation of evidence and the prosecution of non‐compliant cases, when warranted.
6. Prepares, in a timely manner, required reports, documentation, and correspondence for inspections
and investigations according to approved procedures.
7. Assists in the collection, documentation, and interpretation of data and information regarding waste
management and enforcement, and maintains computerized data base for complaints received,
activity reports, and other related information.
8. Works with representatives of IEPA, the State's Attorney's Office, and other departments as needed
to fulfill requirements of the County Code and enforcement of related County Ordinances.
9. Performs public education and information tasks related to enforcement, waste management and
disposal activities.
1. Performs various activities and tasks for the development and implementation of the Kankakee
County Solid Waste Management Plan and amendments/updates.
2. Assists with the maintenance and promotion of the Solid Waste Information Library, Facebook page,
website, and other educational materials.
3. Performs informational and educational activities and programs relating to waste reduction,
recycling, and other solid waste and environmental issues.
4. Assists with the maintenance of a record keeping system for recycling and waste reduction statistics
in the County. Conducts surveys, and collects and interprets data collected for planning purposes.
5. Assists in the fulfillment of various goals, contracts, and agreements pertaining to waste
management in the County.
6. Assists in the review of Waste Reduction/Recycling and Clean‐up Day grant applications. Plans and
conducts waste audits of public and private establishments and recommends options for recycling,
and waste reduction.
7. Assists with planning and implementing regular and special recycling and waste reduction programs
for items such
8. Provides information and assistance to the public regarding disposal or recycling options for special
materials such as household hazardous wastes, large appliances, farm wastes, paint, prescription
medications, tires, etc.
9. Performs other duties as assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated
above.
