Environmental Specialist II - NPDES Compliance

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, this role serves as an inspector for DWEE permitted National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and Nebraska Pretreatment Program (NPP) facilities. The primary duties involve preparing reports and documenting inspection observations, including evaluating potential violations. The position also includes reviewing draft permits, conducting file reviews, and responding to complaints.

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.
Valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent transportation
Willing and able to lift 30 pounds
Willing and able to climb, bend and stoop
Willing and able to work in outdoor temperature extremes
Willing and able to walk on uneven terrains and steep slopes to accomplish tasks
Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Submit a resume with detailed experience relevant to the position (in years and months) and a current list of at least three professional references with phone numbers and email.
Submit a current list of at least professional references (previous employers) with valid telephone numbers.
Knowledge Of: The principles of ecology, geology and hydrology; biological, mathematics, physical and chemical sciences; statistical and analytical methods; scientific and technical data collection 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; using specific agency software and databases such as Geographic Information System (GIS) and Global Positioning System (GPS).
Ability To: Learn and apply local, State and federal environmental laws, regulations and standards; understand and apply agency policies, criteria, and processes; establish and maintain effective working relationships with public and private officials and with the general public; operate, maintain and repair field data collection equipment; think logically; write and prepare technical papers and reports; interact with agency staff, representatives of resource/regulatory agencies and local jurisdictions, and the public; gather and maintain technical data; organize, analyze and interpret data to draw conclusions and write reports; use computers and other tools for data storage and analysis; work outside in varying elements and terrains; select and compile data and other information; prepare reports.

Responsibilities

Conducts surveys and/or inspections of assigned disciplines and determines compliance with State and federal regulations and permit conditions; write monitoring and corrective action plans or evaluations.
Reviews permit applications, facility plans and conducts compliance evaluations of permitted facilities to ensure continued conformance with permit provisions; to determine potential environmental impact.
Issues technical papers and/or reports to provide data required or requested by federal, State, local agencies, the professional community, or the general public.
Uses advanced statistical and computer modeling techniques to interpret environmental quality data and writes reports to identify problems.
Operates, maintains, and calibrates scientific equipment.
Performs maintenance functions as necessary.
Prepares and presents environmental information to federal, State, local government representatives, and the general public to explain program policies and programs and educates the public regarding environmental regulations and policies.
Testify as an expert witness at hearings or provide testimony to verify observations and conclusions from data collection and interpretation as required in legal actions.
Collects and analyzes environmental samples to study, interpret and evaluate environmental data.
Prepares and presents results of technical reviews using visual interpretive depictions of environmental data and letters, reports, or maps.

Benefits

13 paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave equating to 24 days your first year, accruing immediately
Military leave
156% state-matched retirement
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
79% employer paid health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the state
Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
Training and development based on your career aspirations
Fun, inviting teammates
A safe and secure environment