Salary: $24.62 Hourly
Location : Lincoln, NE
Job Type: PERM FULL TIME
Job Number: 084-12223
Department: Department of Environment and Energy
Opening Date: 09/05/2023
Closing Date: 10/2/2023 11:59 PM Central
Description
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 efficient renewable energy use. Some of the things you can look forward to as an employee of NDEE:
• A modern new building in Fallbrook with free onsite parking – 245 Fallbrook Blvd – Lincoln, NE
• Easily accessible from I-80
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as one of the largest and most diverse employers in the State
• Flexible work schedules, including potential remote work
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Opportunity to work in a productive and creative environment where no two days are ever the same!
• Training and development based on your career aspirations
• Respected as a valued team member
• Monday – Friday – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Flexible schedule, remote work, and 10-hour workdays allowed after six-month probation and with management approval.
What you will do!
Under general supervision, analyze and review air dispersion modeling using EPA approved software such as AERMOD and its suite of ancillary programs. Support air construction permitting activities by ensuring discharges of pollutants into the air will be in compliance with the Clean Air Act.
What’s in it for you!
The opportunity to work in a productive and creative environment where no two days are ever the same! We offer a competitive benefits package. 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 and address of position: 245 Fallbrook Blvd – Suite 100 – Lincoln, NE
Work schedule: Monday – Friday – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Flexible Schedules – After 6-month probationary period 10-hour workdays may be available.
Examples of Work
Position is responsible for conducting air dispersion modeling in support of Air Construction Permit Section. Essential duties include:
• After an initial training period, work independently to review pre-construction air dispersion modeling to determine compliance with applicable regulations.
• Conduct and/or review air quality computer modeling using various EPA-approved dispersion models such as AERMOD. Review modeling protocols submitted by industry in support of construction permit applications. Coordinate and gather source data necessary for conducting modeling.
• Prepare air dispersion modeling reports with enforceable requirements and conditions to assure compliance with the Nebraska Air Quality Regulations.
• Work with permit writers and applicants to obtain air dispersion modeling parameters and information needed to review, preform air dispersion modeling, and prepare reports for air construction permits.
• Provide guidance and instruction to air quality construction permit writers on all aspects of air dispersion modeling.
• Confer with and advise the regulated community on technical requirements of air dispersion modeling.
• Give presentations and provide testimony at public hearings in areas of responsibility.
• Assist in regulatory planning and development of the permit program.
• Provide support and technical services to staff and the regulated community in the areas of air dispersion modeling data, emission inventory coordination, and characterization of emission points at facilities requesting construction permits.
• Participate in the development and revision of standard operating procedures, guidance documents, state implementation plans/strategies, air quality regulations and rulemaking. Conduct research and compile data to support proposed changes.
• Duties may include working with a team of modeling, permit, and inventory specialists in implementing a consistent and efficient permit modeling program.
• As needed, review pre-construction permit applications for new and existing sources of air pollution and prepare draft permit documents ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
• As needed, review draft construction permits written by co-workers and contractors for accuracy, consistency, content, and enforceability.
Qualifications / Requirements
REQUIREMENTS: 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 substitute for education or a year-for-year basis.
OTHER: Valid driver’s license or the ability to provide independent transportation. Ability to travel overnight, approximately 10%. Ability to lift up to 30 pounds. Ability to climb a 10-foot ladder, Ability to climb, bend and stoop. Ability to work in outdoor weather extremes during all seasons. Ability to walk on muddy, icy and uneven terrain. Ability to walk long distances. Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of air quality management, and state, local and federal air pollution control rules and regulations.
Skill in: Excellent written and oral communication, analytical and judgment skills, and computer skills. A background in computer programming or meteorology is a plus.
Ability to: Read and write technical reports; interpret complex environmental regulations and prepare concise and enforceable air dispersion modeling reports and documents. Relate well to people having various technical and non-technical backgrounds.
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.
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Do you have a Bachelor’s in Science in 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?
- a. Yes
- b. No
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Please list degree(s) and the University/College(s) you received them from.
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Please list your relevant work experience with the number of years and months worked.
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Do you have a valid driver’s license or the ability to provide independent transportation?
- a. Yes
- b. No
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Are you willing and able to occasionally travel overnight?
- a. Yes
- b. No
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Are you willing and able to lift 30 pounds?
- a. Yes
- b. No
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Are you willing and able to climb a 10 foot ladder?
- a. Yes
- b. No
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Are you willing and able to climb, bend, stoop?
- a. Yes
- b. No
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Are you willing and able to work in outdoor temperature extremes?
- a. Yes
- b. No
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Do you have the ability to walk on muddy, icy, and uneven terrains?
- a. Yes
- b. No
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Do you have the ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance?
- a. Yes
- b. No
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Please list and briefly describe up to two (2) specific examples of your experience administering and interpreting environmental laws, guidelines, rules and regulations.
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Please list and briefly describe up to two (2) specific examples of your experience reviewing and preparing complex data and reports.
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Please list your experience negotiating with persons of a different viewpoint to mediate an acceptable solution for all those concerned.
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Please list and describe your experience with computer programs for general office use such as Microsoft Office products, air or water modeling software, or technical or management-related software products.
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Describe any training, skills, coursework, and experience you have acquired that has prepared you for conducting technical evaluations of new sources of air pollution for compliance with environmental regulations?
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Please explain in detail your written and oral communication experience.
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Please list up to four (4) examples of your technical writing experience. Examples include, but are not limited to, field and technical reports, professional publications, and written training, educational, and guidance materials.
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Do you have any air quality work experience? If yes, please describe in detail
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Please describe a project you were involved with that demonstrates your organizational skills.
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To be given credit, everything you say in these supplemental questions must be documented in the Work Experience or Education sections of the application form. Have you reviewed your application to be sure it contains enough information to support and verify your answers to these questions?
- a. Yes
- b. No
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