Environmental Specialist II - Groundwater Section

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Hiring Agency :

Environment and Energy - Agency 84

Location : Lincoln, NE

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate : $25.120

$25.120

Job Posting :

JR2024-00007842 Environmental Specialist II - Groundwater Section (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed) :

07-23-2024

Job Description :

• Develop annual work plans for the EPA and prepare reports to meet their requirements.
• Collaboratively develop tools and implement SWP activities.
• Plan and manage the SWP program budget.
• Participate and facilitate partnerships with external stakeholder groups.
• Develop and maintain source water assessment and protection databases and corresponding applications.
• Develop and update outreach material for solicitation of annual SWP grants.
• Review grant applications and ranking criteria, track grant projects through completion, coordinate dispersement of funds, and close grants.
• Coordinate the process for review, approval and acceptance by EPA, and revisions for all Drinking Water Protection Management Plans (DWPMP) between all partners.
• Collaborate with Drinking Water programs and WHP program to provide education and promote SWP grants and programs and DWPMPs at local events and PWS Board trainings for asset management and capacity development efforts.
• Educate and promote SWP programs through presentations.

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 efficient renewable energy use.

Some of the things you can look forward to as an employee of NDEE :

• A modern new building in Fallbrook with free onsite parking - 245 Fallbrook Blvd - Lincoln, NE
• Easily accessible from I-80
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as one of the largest and most diverse employers in the State
• Flexible work schedules
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Opportunity to work in a productive and creative environment where no two days are ever the same!
• Training and development based on your career aspirations
• Respected as a valued team member
• Monday - Friday - 8 : 00 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m. Flexible schedule and 10-hour workdays allowed after six-month probation and with management approval.

What you will do!

You will have the technical responsibility to coordinate all aspects of the Source Water Protection (SWP) program including maintaining and reporting program details regionally and nationally.

This position also coordinates and implements all aspects of the SWP Grant program internally and with the EPA including RFPs, reviewing, and awarding project proposals, contract, workplan, and QAPP development.

They will provide technical assistance, attend project meetings, review, and approve reimbursement requests and assist with overall project coordination.

Responsibilities would include :

• Develop annual work plans for the EPA and prepare reports to meet their requirements.
• Collaboratively develop tools and implement SWP activities.
• Plan and manage the SWP program budget.
• Participate and facilitate partnerships with external stakeholder groups.
• Develop and maintain source water assessment and protection databases and corresponding applications.
• Develop and update outreach material for solicitation of annual SWP grants.
• Review grant applications and ranking criteria, track grant projects through completion, coordinate dispersement of funds, and close grants.
• Coordinate the process for review, approval and acceptance by EPA, and revisions for all Drinking Water Protection Management Plans (DWPMP) between all partners.
• Collaborate with Drinking Water programs and WHP program to provide education and promote SWP grants and programs and DWPMPs at local events and PWS Board trainings for asset management and capacity development efforts.
• Educate and promote SWP programs through presentations.

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 that offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for the employee and their qualified family members, as well as paid sick leave, vacation leave, personal leave, and 13 paid holidays a year.

A brand-new office building in 2020 with free parking. And you will be doing work knowing you are making a difference for current and future generations.

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
• 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 statejobs.nebraska.gov

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or genetics."

Location and address of position : 245 Fallbrook Blvd - Suite 100 - Lincoln, NE

Work schedule : Monday - Friday - 8 : 00 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m. Flexible schedule and 10-hour workdays allowed after six-month probation and with management approval.

Dress Code : Business Casual

Requirements / Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications : 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.

Other :

• Valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent transportation; Overnight travel approximately 5-10%; ability to lift 30 pounds;
• ability to work in outdoor temperature extremes; ability to walk on uneven terrains and steep slopes to accomplish tasks;

ability to walk on uneven terrains and steep slopes to accomplish tasks; ability to bend, stoop and climb; ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.

A summary of your relevant job experience as it pertains to the position. A professional reference contact information and past supervisors.

• 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; 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.

Benefits

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.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status.

For more information on benefits, please visit : https : / / statejobs.nebraska.gov / index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex.

age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

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