Salary: $24.62 Hourly
Location : Lincoln, NE
Job Type: PERM FULL TIME
Job Number: 25247287
Department: Department of Environment and Energy
Opening Date: 07/12/2023
Closing Date: 7/31/2023 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
What you will do!
The successful applicant will monitor compliance by reviewing data to initiate enforcement actions against public water supply systems and provides information to program staff and the regulate community to promote compliance with regulations. They will also prepare reports for federal and state agencies and identifies and inform individuals or communities about water contamination.
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
“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
• Submits routine and special reports to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as regulated or requested.
• Prepares reports and interprets findings for the Governor’s staff, agency staff, Natural Resources Districts, consulting engineers and owner/operators of systems.
• Assists in the preparation of the annual reports to the legislature to inform them of program developments, accomplishments and needs.
• Identifies violations of state regulations/statutes and initiates appropriate enforcement actions against public water systems.
• Assists in the development of public water supply program policies, procedures and standards.
• Assists in interpreting and communicating existing and new federal and state laws/regulations to define their compliance requirements for field staff, system own/operators, local officials and the EPA.
• Work with a data base management system to monitor the compliance of public water systems to state and federal laws/regulations, and to track enforcement actions taken.
• Writes, edits and revises regulatory summaries to inform the regulated community of state requirements.
• Attends meetings of public water supply associations/organizations and other lay/professional groups as a representative of the agency.
• Maintains working relationships and provides regulatory assistance to local boards of health, municipal officials, industrial officials, consulting engineers and the public in assigned program areas
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
PREFERRED: Bachelor’s degree in physical sciences, natural sciences, environmental sciences, geology, biology, agronomy, civil engineering, environmental engineering or a related field and 1 or more years of experience.
OTHER: Valid driver’s license or the ability to provide independent transportation; Ability to travel overnight; Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of: basic knowledge of data management systems and software; biological, physical and/or chemical sciences.
Ability to: communicate effectively both verbally and written; establish and maintain working relationships with public and private officials and the general public; analyze and interpret data to draw conclusions and write administrative reports; prioritize, plan and organize work; maintain records related to assigned program area.
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 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?
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List specific degree(s) (with emphasis/minors if applicable) and University/College.
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Please list in detail your coursework/training/experience 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 with the number of years and months.
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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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Do you have the ability to maintain regular & reliable attendance?
- a. Yes
- b. No
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List in detail your experience as a program/project coordinator, team leader, or technical expert on large, complex projects.
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List in detail your customer service experience.
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List in detail your experience working with or interpreting water quality data.
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Please describe in detail your experience working with environmental laws, guidelines, rules and regulations; department programs related to environmental issues.
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List in detail your experience in writing and editing technical publications, papers, documents, and grants.
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List in detail your experience in giving public presentations and conducting workshops or events.
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How would you describe your usage of Microsoft Word?
- a. Don’t use
- b. Use less than once per week
- c. Use once a week
- d. Use daily
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How would you describe your use of Microsoft Excel?
- a. Don’t use
- b. Use less than once per week
- c. Use once a week
- d. Use daily
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How would you describe your usage of Microsoft Access?
- a. Don’t use
- b. Use less than once per week
- c. Use once a week
- d. Use daily
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