Salary: $24.62 Hourly
Location : North Platte, NE
Job Type: PERM FULL TIME
Job Number: 084-12145
Department: Department of Environment and Energy
Opening Date: 08/10/2023
Closing Date: 9/5/2023 11:59 PM Central
Description
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.
Examples of Work
The successful candidate will conduct inspections of air emission sources and evaluate compliance with federal and state air quality regulations and permit conditions. Other primary duties include preparing reports and documenting inspection observations including evaluating potential violations. Reviewing air emission performance test results and preparing reports related to the performance test results. Review draft permits, conduct file reviews, responds to complaints, assist the ambient air monitoring team and supports the Department facility database. For a complete listing of job duties and requirements go to statejobs.nebraska.gov for more information.
Competitive Benefits
The opportunity to work in a productive and creative environment where no two days are ever the same! We offer a competitive benefits package that offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for the employee and their qualified family members, as well as paid sick leave, vacation leave, personal leave, and 13 paid holidays a year. A brand-new office building in 2020 with free parking. And you will be doing work knowing you are making a difference for current and future generations.
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: 200 South Silber – North Platte, NE
Work schedule: Monday – Friday – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Flexible Schedules – 10-hour workdays may be available with management approval.
Examples of Work
• Conducts inspections of air emission sources and determines compliance with State and federal regulations and permit conditions.
• Receives and responds to complaints regarding air quality concerns.
• Conducts pre-inspection file reviews, documents inspection results, and maintains facility database.
• Reviews draft construction and operating permits and provides feedback on compliance issues.
• Documents violations and support Department enforcement process.
• Writes, edits and reviews technical papers and reports to respond to inquiries and complaints and to provide data required or requested by federal, State and local agencies, the professional community or the general public.
• Analyzes data, statistics, charts and tables to prepare reports, technical papers or correspondence for presentation to the general public and/or the regulated community.
• Assists the Monitoring Division with the collection of surface water samples.
• Meets with federal, State and local government representatives and the general public to explain environmental quality program policies and programs.
• Testifies at hearings as an expert witness to verify observations and conclusions form data collection and interpretation as required in legal actions.
• Reviews EPA guidance documents, memorandums, Federal Register notices, federal and State regulations, professional journals and trade magazines to keep abreast of emerging issues.
• Participates as part of a team to prepare and present environmental seminars, events, workshops and public information sessions that aid in the education of the public regarding environmental regulations and policies.
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, overnight travel < 5 % and extended hours when needed (10-12 hour days). Selected candidate is subject to a physical exam and screening along with participation in the agency’s medical monitoring program. Ability to lift 35 pounds; ability to climb a 10-foot ladder, ability to climb, bend and stoop; ability to walk on uneven terrains and climb steep slopes; ability to work in outdoor and indoor temperature extremes, ability to work in an industrial setting, ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of: the principles of ecology, geology and hydrology; biological, physical and chemical sciences; statistical and analytical methods; word processing, spreadsheet and database management computer software
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 local, State and federal environmental laws, regulations and standards; learn, apply and uphold agency policies and procedures; establish and maintain effective working relationships with public and private officials and with the general public; read and interpret data to draw conclusions and prepare reports and technical papers; use computers and other tools for data storage and analysis.
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! For more information on benefits currently offered to permanent teammates, please visit:
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Do you have a Bachelor’s of Science Degree(s) in the physical sciences, natural sciences, environmental science, geology, biology, agronomy, civil engineering, environmental engineering or a related field consistent with the duties of the position, including soil science, chemistry, geology, hydrology, limnology, biology, statistics, technical writing, resource planning and computer programming field?
- a. Yes
- b. No
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Please list degree(s).
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Please explain in detail your relevant experience with the number of years and months.
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Please list your experience with inspections.
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Do you have a valid driver’s license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation for yourself?
- a. Yes
- b. No
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Are you willing and able to travel across the state and occasionally outside the state, including overnight stays?
- a. Yes
- b. No
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Are you willing and able to work outside normal business hours when needed?
- a. Yes
- b. No
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Are you willing and able to participate in the agency’s medical monitoring program, which includes physical exams and screening?
- a. Yes
- b. No
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Are you willing and able to lift up to 35 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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Do you have the ability to climb, bend and stoop?
- a. Yes
- b. No
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Are you willing and able to walk on uneven terrains and steep slopes to accomplish tasks?
- a. Yes
- b. No
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Are you willing and able to work in outdoor and indoor temperature extremes?
- a. Yes
- b. No
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Are you willing and able to working an industrial setting?
- 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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Do you have experience with public speaking and presenting technical presentations?
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Please list in detail your experience with MS Word.
- a. Don’t use
- b. Use less than once per week
- c. Use once a week
- d. Use daily
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Please list your experience with MS Excel.
- a. Don’t use
- b. Use less than once per week
- c. Use once a week
- d. Use daily
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Please list your experience with MS Outlook.
- a. Don’t use
- b. Use less than once a week
- c. Use once a week
- d. Use daily
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