Environmental Specialist II - Groundwater Section
State of Nebraska

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:
Environment and Energy - Agency 84

Location:
Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:
$25.120

Job Posting:
JR2024-00009780 Environmental Specialist II - Groundwater Section (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
10-03-2024

Job Description:
Job Duties:
•Perform geologic/hydrogeologic reviews for multiple programs.
•Review remedial action plans, groundwater monitoring plans, Title 118 assessments, and other contamination assessments and technical documents.
•Follow up on reported chemical releases to the environment. Provide recommendations and review adequacy of response. Groundwater/sediments sampling as required.
•Respond to geology and groundwater questions from the public, other state agencies, federal agencies; write letters, answer phone questions, attend meetings. Prepare and present results of technical reviews using, environmental data and letters, reports or maps.
•Earn and hold a water well monitoring technician license and the OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.
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Are you passionate about preserving, enhancing, and protecting Nebraska's environment? Protection of Nebraska's water is more important than ever, and this position will be an integral part of its defense. If you want to work to help our state's water, please consider a career with the State of Nebraska at the Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE). At NDEE, employees have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team of mission-focused individuals tasked with maintaining, restoring, and enhancing the quality of Nebraska's air, land, water, and energy resources.
It is a very exciting time at our agency! Some of the things you can look forward to as an employee with the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy:
•Flexible work schedules.
•You will be doing work knowing you are making a difference for current and future generations.

Are you passionate about preserving, enhancing, and protecting Nebraska's environment? If so, please consider a career with the State of Nebraska at the Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE). At NDEE, employees have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team of mission-focused individuals tasked with maintaining, restoring, and enhancing the quality of Nebraska's air, land, water, and energy resources.

What you will do!
You will have the technical responsibility to provide the technical and scientific basis for many of decisions made by the agency. By providing geologic/hydrogeologic descriptions of settings, evaluating the impact of structures, or potential actions, predicting results or risks of actions allows management to make informed decisions. This position supports multiple programs within the agency (including but not limited to: Agriculture, Petroleum Remediation, UIC, Permits, Land Division, Drinking Water and the University of Nebraska Conservation and Survey Division) with geologic/hydrogeologic reviews. The team member would also manage sites with contamination from initiation to remedial completion and respond to chemical spills.

What's in it for you!
The opportunity to work in a productive and creative environment where no two days are ever the same!

A competitive benefits package, including:
12 days of vacation during first year of service (accruals increase with years of service), 12 days of sick leave during first year of service (accruals increase with years of service), and 13 paid holidays per year. Permanent Teammate Benefits: • Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • WellNebraska Health Plan • Direct Primary Care (DPC) • Mail order Rx (3 month supply) and Specialty Pharmacy program • Virtual Visits and FREE Nurse line 24 hours a day 7 days a week • Employee Assistance Program • Retirement/Investment Plan • Early Retirement Insurance Program (55 and older) • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Health Savings Account • Flexible Spending Accounts • Life and AD&D Insurance • Tuition Assistance* • LinkedIn Learning Access to 16,000+ On-Demand Courses • Direct Deposit of Payroll • Nebraska State Employees Credit Union • Deferred Compensation Plan • Paid Holidays • Vacation, Sick, Civil, and Injury Leave • Military Training or Emergency Duty Leave • Teammate Discount Program • Charitable Giving through Payroll Deduction (*Coverage is effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.)
For a complete listing of job duties, requirements and to apply go to statejobs.nebraska.gov

"The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or genetics."

Location of Position: 245 Fallbrook Blvd - Suite 100 - Lincoln, NE

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Flexible schedule and 10-hour workdays maybe allowed with management approval after the probationary period.

Dress Code: Business Casual

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in the physical sciences, natural sciences, environmental science, geology, biology, agronomy, civil engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, hydrology, community and regional planning or a related field. Experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.

Other :

• Submit a resume or list on the application specific detailed experience relevant to the position in years and months.
• Submit a current list of at least professional references (previous employers) with valid telephone number.
• Must have a valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent transportation.
• Ability to trave overnight approximately 5-10%.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds.
• Must be able to work in outdoor temperature extremes.
• Must be able to walk on uneven terrains and steep slopes to accomplish tasks.
• Must be able to bend, stoop and climb.
• Must be able to maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of: State of Nebraska geology and groundwater resources; Nebraska geology and the storage and movement of groundwater as influenced by geological phenomenon; cause and effect of contamination in groundwater; governmental and private sources of information relating to water in the environment; drilling and construction techniques involved in the withdrawal of groundwater; methods for describing features of land masses including physical characteristics and distribution of plant, animal and human life.

Skill in: Communicating with individuals and groups with varying technical backgrounds to collect and relay information; listening to and understanding others; prioritizing workloads; using analytical judgment to make decisions; public speaking and providing presentations.

Ability to: Learn and apply applicable local, State and federal laws, regulations and standards; establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals in order to obtain their cooperation in the selection of water supply sources and methods of withdrawal; communicate technical information to staff members, developers and users of groundwater; assume a major role as an agency representative in statewide water management efforts.


Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

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