Updated 6/15/26

DIRECTOR, TOXICS USE REDUCTION INSTITUTE (TURI), University of Massachusetts Lowell

The Massachusetts Toxics Use Reduction Institute (TURI), a renowned research, practice, and education institute located at UMass Lowell, is seeking a collaborative leader to serve as its next Director. In collaboration with businesses of all sizes, as well as government agencies, local communities and international organizations, TURI promotes toxics use reduction, pollution prevention, and safer chemistry. This is accomplished through education, training, policy advocacy, research, laboratory services, and provision of information and technical support for companies and communities. Additionally, TURI provides grants to industry, academic researchers, and community and governmental organizations. The Director will provide high-level strategic, organizational, and fiscal leadership for the Institute in collaboration with TURI’s dedicated professional staff and affiliated UMass Lowell faculty. This will protect and steward TURI’s mission and stellar accomplishments, elevate and expand its impact, and position the Institute for balanced growth through new, strategic collaborations.

Requires earned doctoral degree in environmental science or policy, environmental health, engineering, occupational health, business sustainability, or a related scientific or technical discipline.

https://explorejobs.uml.edu/en-us/job/529952/director-toxics-use-reduction-institute-turi, posted 6/12/26

BUSINESS OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability

Cook County (IL) Department of Environment and Sustainability is looking to add a Business Operations Specialist to its team to support its business functions like procurement, grants management, and data support.

• Support the efficient management of all operations by implementing comprehensive business support functions, including procurement, grants management, and data support.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures relevant to the Bureau/Department, ensuring compliance with statutory and strategic mandates.
• Provide technical guidance and assistance to staff and stakeholders. 
  
• Assist with various projects and consult senior staff for more complex issues and challenges.

https://cookcountyil.taleo.net/careersection/100/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=00139052, posted 6/8/26 (until 6/30/26 at 11:59pm (CT))

SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST, Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability

Cook County (IL) Department of Environment and Sustainability is hiring a Senior Environmental Specialist for the department to conduct assessments and write reports for industrial users to ensure compliance with Clean Air Act and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act measures. 

• Handle complex environmental engineering activities and ensure enforcement of Federal, State, and County environmental protection laws such as the Clean Air Act, Solid Waste Disposal Act, and Toxic Substances Control Act. 
• Conduct on-site investigatory, environmental engineering pollution inspections wherein previous inspections reported emissions of a problematical nature for non-abatement of pollutants into the environment. 
• Investigate and confirm quality to meet expected environmental standards. 
• Perform complex calculations to determine emission criteria of various pollutants. 
• Prepare comprehensive analytical reports per investigatory engineering pollution inspections.

https://cookcountyil.taleo.net/careersection/100/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=00139022, posted 6/2/26 (until 6/22/26 at 11:59pm (CT))

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