Environmental Services Manager

• Job Type:: Full Time
• Package: $88,278.31 — $128,003.25 [anticipated hiring range: $88,278.31 — $108,590.78 +/- DOQ]
• Position Description: 2026-10-29-Environmental-Services-Manager-job-posting.pdf(PDF, 251KB)
  
  

The Village of Oak Park, a dynamic and thriving community located just eight miles west of Downtown Chicago, is seeking a dedicated Environmental Services Manager to join our team. The Environmental Services Manager will coordinate, direct and manage the Village’s waste collection and reduction program, to coordinate assigned activities with outside agencies and the general public, to act as the Department’s Sustainability Initiatives Liaison and to provide training and highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Public Works Director and the Public Works Management Team.

This position includes significant engagement with the Public including but not limited to participating in community events to promote waste reduction and recycling initiatives; responding to public questions, complaints, and concerns regarding waste collection; and developing materials to promote awareness about waste collection procedures and practices.

Qualifications

Three years of professional solid waste management experience in contract administration and management, solid waste management research and analysis, program management or a related field. A valid Illinois Driver’s License and possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public administration, environmental studies, or a related field is highly desirable. Professional registration in one or more of the following is highly desirable: Project Management Professional (PMP), Solid Waste (SWANA), or Sustainability (ISSP-SA or ISSP-CSP). Any combination of the above mentioned that can demonstrate through the resume and interview the ability to perform the roles and responsibilities effectively.