Salary: $24.62 Hourly
Location : Lincoln, NE
Job Type: PERM FULL TIME
Job Number: 084-12144
Department: Department of Environment and Energy
Opening Date: 07/26/2023
Closing Date: 8/28/2023 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:
• A new office building at Fallbrook with free parking.
• 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!
Your job as a Project Manager will allow you to work with a multi-disciplinary team consisting of experienced geologists and engineers throughout the site assessment and cleanup process. You will perform contractor oversight on site assessment projects in the Superfund Pre-Remedial and Brownfields Programs; and complete technical reviews of investigations and remedial actions related to various environmental cleanup programs such as the Nebraska Voluntary Cleanup Program, Superfund Program, Integrated Waste Management Program, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Program. In this position, you will need strong written and verbal communication skills to discuss environmental issues with local and federal counterparts, communities, regulated facilities, consultants, the public, and other stakeholders. You’ll gain valuable experience in the investigation, evaluation, and remediation of contaminated sites, and know that you’re making a positive impact in communities by ensuring that everyone is living, working, and enjoying a healthy Nebraska environment.
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
Location and address of position: 245 Fallbrook Blvd – Lincoln, NE
Work schedule: Monday – Friday – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Flexible schedule, remote work, and 10-hour workdays allowed with management approval.
Examples of Work
Assignments may include working as an individual or part of a project team to manage and review projects in the following programs:
– Superfund Pre Remedial and Brownfields Programs: Create scopes of work for contaminant investigations based on existing file information and environmental data, prepare contractor task assignments, review work plans and cost estimates, conduct field oversight, review invoices, and ensure reports are prepared in accordance with NDEE and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidance.
– Nebraska Voluntary Cleanup Program, Superfund Remedial Program, Integrated Waste Management Program, and RCRA Program: Perform technical reviews of groundwater monitoring plans, geologic and hydrogeologic characterizations, contaminant investigation reports, and remedial action reports. In the Nebraska Voluntary Cleanup Program, this will include evaluating data gaps from previous investigations. In the Superfund Remedial Program, this will include the review of decision documents and contracts. In the Integrated Waste Management and RCRA Programs, this will include the review of Permit Applications and draft Permits. Inspections may need to be performed at any time to ensure that cleanup is occurring in accordance with approved plans.
Based on the investigation results from any of the above programs, one of the primary duties of this position will be to inform the public about existing or potential contaminant impacts to groundwater, soil, or soil vapor, and make recommendations concerning future remedial actions to address contaminated sites. In addition, assignments may include writing, editing, and reviewing standard operating procedures, checklists, and guidance related to the above programs, and representing NDEE at meetings and in daily contacts with the public.
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. NOTE: Experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
PREFERRED: Preferred requirements include the ability to focus on significant technical and regulatory issues, propose creative solutions to technical problems, manage multiple projects/priorities, complete detailed and accurate reviews of plans/reports, and write succinct review comments. Work experience pertaining to one or more of the programs listed above is preferred, particularly as it relates to interacting with regulatory agencies.
OTHER: Completion of a Nebraska Water Well Monitoring Technician license and Occupational Safety and Health Administration 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response certification is required within six months of employment; a valid driver’s license or ability to provide independent transportation; overnight travel (approximately 10%); participation in the Agency’s Medical Monitoring Program; ability to lift 20 pounds; ability to climb 8-foot ladders; ability to climb steep slopes and over fences; ability to bend and stoop; ability to work in outdoor weather extremes; ability to walk on muddy, icy, uneven terrains; ability to work in an industrial setting; and regular and reliable attendance.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of: State of Nebraska geology and groundwater resources; Federal and State environmental laws and regulations; and principles of geology, hydrogeology, chemistry, risk assessments, and statistics.
Skill in: Communicating technical and regulatory issues orally and in writing; managing multiple projects and priorities; and maintaining computer skills with Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, Google Earth, and ArcGIS Pro.
Ability to: Apply environmental experience and knowledge consistent with standard environmental industry practice and maintain good working relationships with teammates and the regulated community.
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, or a related field?
- a. Yes
- b. No
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If you answered “No” to Question #1, will you receive your Bachelor’s Degree in the next 60 days?
- a. n/a
- b. Yes
- c. No
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Please list degree(s).
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Please list in detail your relevant work experience/coursework and the number of years and months.
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Are you able to obtain an Agency-sponsored DHHS Water Well Monitoring Certification and OSHA 40 Hour Hazardous Waste Training within 6 months of employment?
- a. Yes
- b. No
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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 participate in the agency’s Medical Monitoring Program?
- a. Yes
- b. No
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Are you willing and able to lift 20 lbs.?
- a. Yes
- b. No
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Are you willing and able to climb 8 foot ladders?
- a. Yes
- b. No
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Are you willing and able to climb steep slopes and over fences?
- a. Yes
- b. No
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Are you willing and able to bend and stoop?
- a. Yes
- b. No
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Are you willing and able to work in outdoor weather extremes?
- a. Yes
- b. No
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Are you willing and able to walk on muddy, icy, uneven terrains?
- a. Yes
- b. No
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Are you willing and able to work in an industrial setting?
- a. Yes
- b. No
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Are you willing and able to maintain regular and reliable attendance?
- a. Yes
- b. No
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Please describe your project management experience in managing multiple projects/priorities, reviewing plans/reports, and writing review comments.
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Please describe in detail your knowledge of Nebraska geology and groundwater resources.
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Please describe your experience leading meetings and providing presentations to individuals or groups with different technical backgrounds.
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Please describe your knowledge of risk assessments at contaminated sites and experience with risk communication.
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Please describe your experience with 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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Please describe your experience with 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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Please describe your experience with Microsoft PowerPoint.
- a. Don’t use
- b. Use less than once per week
- c. Use once a week
- d. Use daily
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Please describe your experience with Microsoft Outlook.
- a. Don’t use
- b. Use less than once per week
- c. Use once a week
- d. Use daily
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Please describe your experience with ArcGIS
- a. Don’t use
- b. Use less than once per week
- c. Use once a week
- d. Use daily
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Please describe your experience with Google Earth.
- a. Don’t use
- b. Use less than once per week
- c. Use once a week
- d. Use daily
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