Description
The primary duties of this position include evaluation of hazardous waste generator and permitted facilities and permitted solid waste facilities; conduct of complaint investigations; assist the Waste Permit Section in the review and issuance of permits and provide input to the Inspection and Compliance Division on issues related to all aspects of hazardous waste and solid waste regulations.
In addition, the position represents the Waste Compliance Section in matters related to industry groups and regulatory agencies. Other duties within the Inspection and Compliance Division could be assigned up to 10% of the workload including such things as inspections of Wastewater treatment facilities and associated complaints, Air quality complaints related to open burning, etc.
Hiring Rate: $23.455 – 5% increase on July 1, 2023
Examples of Work
• Assess compliance with hazardous waste and solid waste regulations at industrial, commercial, and municipal facilities through inspections.
• Coordinate related enforcement activities as assigned.
• Conduct complaint investigations and respond to actual or potential sources of environmental pollution. Maintain hazardous waste facility database to measure program objectives Resolve issues concerning facility information discrepancies.
• Organize and interpret data for program reporting and decision making. RCRAINFO, IIS, BRS, etc.
• Testifies at hearings as an expert witness to verify observations and conclusions form data collection and interpretation as required in legal actions.
• Conducts pre-inspection file reviews, documents inspection results, and maintains facility database. Provide technical assistance to the public, the regulated community, and other governmental agencies concerning solid waste and hazardous waste management and the corresponding regulations.
• Documents violations and supports Department enforcement process.
• Reviews draft permits and provides feedback on compliance issues.
• Review special waste classification and alternative disposal requests.
• Prepare correspondence and detailed reports concerning program activities using word processing, spreadsheet and specialized agency databases.
• 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.
• Meets with federal, State and local government representatives, and the general public to explain environmental quality program policies and programs.
• Collects environmental quality data as necessary to meet program objectives.
• 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 ability to provide independent transportation;
• Approximately 10% overnight travel;
• 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 10 ft ladder;
• Ability to climb, bend, stoop
• Ability to work in outdoor temperature extremes;
• Ability to walk on muddy, icy, uneven terrains and steep slopes to accomplish tasks;
• Ability to sit for long periods of time
• Ability to work in an industrial setting
• Regular and reliable attendance required.
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 topographic and geologic maps; organize, analyze 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.
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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 AND two years of professional experience in a related field. Plus, experience leading and/or supervising others related to environmental programs.
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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 in detail 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 travel across the state and to occasionally travel overnight outside the state?
- a. Yes
- b. No
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Are you willing or do you have the ability to lift 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 bend and stoop?
- a. Yes
- b. No
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Are you willing and able to work in outdoor temperature extremes during all seasons?
- a. Yes
- b. No
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Are you willing or do you have the ability to walk on uneven terrains and steep slopes to accomplish tasks?
- Yes
- No
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Are you willing and able to sit for long periods of time?
- 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 able to participate in the agency’s Medical Monitoring Program?
- Yes
- 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 describe in detail your experience working with hazardous waste regulations and compliance enforcement (inspections/management of wastes), please list in years and/or months
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Please describe in detail your experience in working with Federal databases such as RCRAInfo (Generator and Permitting notification and event tracking), ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online), State Review Framework, or compliance inspections and data management, etc.
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Please describe in detail your experience with solid waste management (landfills / transfer stations, etc.) and checking compliance through inspections and enforcement rules and regulations, please list in years and/or months.
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Please describe in detail your experience with other waste management operations separate from hazardous and solid waste, please list in years and/or months.
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Please describe in detail your experience with regulatory entities and their rules and regulations (HHS, OSHA, EPA, etc), please list in years and/or months.
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Please describe your experience with sampling/monitoring (waste sampling, water sampling, air quality sampling, etc.) please list the types of activities and the amounts of time conducting sampling in years and/or months for each type of media.
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Please list the software programs that you have proficiency using and how often you use them.
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Please describe in detail your experience with outreach/public meetings, please list in years and/or months.
Required Question
Agency
Nebraska State Government
Address
1526 K Street, Suite 100
Lincoln, Nebraska, 68508
Website
http://statejobs.nebraska.gov