Sustainability Specialist - DHO Environmental

Kiewit • Papillion, NE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sustainability Specialist is an entry-level role within DHO Environmental, based in the Corporate Home Office. The position supports corporate sustainability by working across departments, analyzing environmental data, improving sustainability processes and systems, and supporting organization-wide initiatives. It leads sustainability campaigns and engagement efforts within the Home Office and reports to the Sustainability Manager. This is an in-office position located in Omaha, Nebraska.

Requirements

• 1–5 years of relevant experience in sustainability, environmental management, engineering, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, environmental engineering, sustainability, or a related discipline.
• Strong organizational, time-management, analytical, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with a commitment to high-quality work and continuous improvement.
• Regular, reliable attendance and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Ability to work safely and effectively and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with sustainability standards and GHG accounting principles.
• Basic understanding of applicable state and federal environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze environmental data and support development of the company’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory.
• Improve processes for collecting, tracking, and managing energy, water, and waste data.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), forms, and other sustainability resources.
• Manage and mentor interns and temporary employees supporting sustainability initiatives.
• Lead the Go Green Committee and Home Office sustainability campaigns.
• Assist jobsites with the integration and use of sustainability tracking tools.
• Partner with teams across the organization to strengthen sustainability processes and initiatives.
• Maintain regular, reliable attendance; work productively and meet deadlines; communicate effectively and professionally; and perform work safely and effectively.
• Work during normal operating hours to complete work within deadlines, with overtime and weekend work as required. The role may involve working at different locations and in varying conditions.

Benefits

• Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents.
• Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs.
• Life insurance.
• Disability plans.
• Retirement plans with matching.
• Generous paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level