Environmental Specialist II - Petroleum Remidiation

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

15d•$26•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, has technical responsibility to oversee the investigation and cleanup of petroleum releases for both responsible party and orphan sites. Manage and oversee the procurement program for the orphan sites. 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 Water, Energy & Environment (DWEE). At DWEE, 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. The Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (DWEE) is looking for a geologist to join a veteran group to oversee the investigation and cleanup of petroleum releases. If you are a detail-oriented team player who wants to help protect, preserve, and enhance resources in Nebraska, this is the job for you. You will be doing work knowing you are making a difference for current and future generations.

Requirements

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. Experience may substitute for education or a year-for-year basis.
Valid driver’s license or ability to provide independent transportation.
Ability to walk on uneven terrains and steep slopes
Ability to bend and stoop
Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Submit a resume or list on the application specific detailed experience relevant to the position in years and months
Submit a current list of at least professional references (previous employers) with valid telephone numbers
Knowledge Of: State of Nebraska geology and groundwater resources; Nebraska geology and the storage and movement of groundwater as influenced by geological phenomenon; cause and effect of contamination in groundwater; governmental and private sources of information relating to water in the environment; drilling and construction techniques involved in the withdrawal of groundwater; statistics and arithmetic, and their applications; practical application of engineering science and technology; principles and methods for describing features of land masses, including physical characteristics and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
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 applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations and standards; establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals in order to obtain their cooperation in the selection of water supply sources and methods of withdrawal; communicate technical information to staff members, developers, and users of groundwater; assume a major role as an agency representative in statewide water management efforts; work outside in varying elements and terrains.

Nice To Haves

Geology degree

Responsibilities

Manage projects where surface and/or subsurface releases of petroleum and petroleum products have impacted soil and/or ground water.
Communicate with responsible parties via written, electronic, and verbal means to establish cleanup requirements and deadlines, and to track compliance with applicable regulations.
Coordinate with state contractors via written, electronic, and verbal means to establish cleanup requirements and deadlines for investigation and cleanup of petroleum releases at orphan sites.
Review hydrogeologic reports, work plans, and cost estimates, and approve, deny, or modify as appropriate.
Maintain database(s) of assigned projects, and track established deadlines for compliance by responsible party.
Answer questions posed by the regulated community, property owners, contractors, and other state, local, and federal entities.
Receive reports of releases of oil and/or hazardous substances, and enter information into database as appropriate.
Research geology and hydrology of petroleum release sites for most appropriate and cost effective cleanup technologies.
Investigate releases of petroleum via remote and/or on-scene methods.
Represent the Department in meetings such as community board, legislative, and outreach.
Write program development documents.
Attend training to advance and maintain competencies and to obtain needed certification CEUs.
Review cost estimates for responsible party sites to determine if costs are appropriate for the proposed scope of work.

Benefits

13 paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave equating to 24 days your first year, accruing immediately
Military leave
156% (that's not a typo!) 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
A new modern building in Fallbrook with free onsite parking
Easily accessible from I-80
Respected as a valued team member
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