Environmental Specialist II - Well Water Standards
State of Nebraska

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:
Environment and Energy - Agency 84

Location:
Norfolk, NE

Hiring Rate:
$25.120

Job Posting:
JR2024-00010749 Environmental Specialist II - Well Water Standards (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
11-13-2024

Job Description:
Job Duties:
•Conducts sanitary surveys and inspections of community and non-community public water systems to ensure compliance with State and federal safe drinking water regulations.
•Provides on-site enforcement and gives guidance on violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act to public water supplies.
•Provides informational assistance on technical matters to system operators and/or system owners on modifications necessary for water system compliance.
•Investigates compliance complaints and/or complaints of possible health hazards of public water systems.
•Attends public meetings to interpret and explain existing and new regulations and any compliance requirements to public water supply systems and local officials.
•Conducts site surveys of proposed public water supply well sites to determine their suitability for proposed construction and presents information to engineering review staff regarding suitability of the site.
•Oversees portions of the construction process of public water supply wells, storage facilities, distribution systems and water system facilities and assists with final inspections of the facilities.
•Provides technical assistance to local boards of health, municipal officials, industrial officials, consulting engineers and the general public to alleviate environmental hazards and/or to eliminate health hazards.
•Prepares technical reports.
•Participates in developing coursework and instructing public water supply operators.
•Attends public functions to promote safe drinking water and education of the public relating to public water systems.

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It is a very exciting time at our agency! Some of the things you can look forward to as an employee with the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy:

•A new office building at Fallbrook with free parking.
•Flexible work schedules.
•You will be doing work knowing you are making a difference for current and future generations.

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 energy resources.

What you will do!
You will have the technical responsibility to monitor and regulate private water supply systems including water wells, pumps, and pumping equipment to ensure compliance with State regulations. Inspecting water supply systems; investigating complaints; participating in the reviews of new water systems during the development and construction process; conducting training and testing for the Water Well Standards program; providing technical support to private and public entities; performing related work as assigned.

What's in it for you!
The opportunity to work in a productive and creative environment where no two days are ever the same!

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 • Charitable Giving through Payroll Deduction *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

Location and address of position:Will work from home. (Must live in Cedar, Pierce, Madison, Platte, Dixon, Wayne, Stanton, Colfax, Dakota, Thurston, Cuming, Burt, Dodge, Washington, Saunders, Douglas, or Sarpy counties).

Work schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Flexible schedule maybe allowed 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. Experience may substitute for education or a year-for-year basis.

Other:

• Must be live in one of the following counties: Cedar, Pierce, Madison, Platte, Dixon, Wayne, Stanton, Colfax, Dakota, Thurston, Cuming, Burt, Dodge, Washington, Saunders, Douglas, or Sarpy.

• Four years' experience as a licensed water operator for a community public water supply system, as a regulatory agent of public water systems or as a provider of technical assistance to public water systems OR other qualifications necessary to obtain a Grade I Water Operator license as listed in Title 179 NAC 10-005,01(3)(a, b, c, d) within four years of hire. OR Four years' experience as a licensed water well drilling / pump installation professional or other qualifications necessary to obtain a Water Well Drilling / pump installation contractor license within four years of hire, Sections I - IV as listed in Title 178 NAC 10-005.01 (1-4).
• 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.
• Valid driver's license or ability to provide independent transportation.
• Ability to travel overnight.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• 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 maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Knowledge of: the principles of hydrology, engineering, mechanics, electricity, chemistry, and biology as they apply to the operation and evaluation of public water supply systems to include source development, treatment, storage, delivery, and protection of drinking water; levels of chemical, biological and radiological contamination determined to have adverse effects on health.

Skill in: public speaking; communicating with individuals and groups with varying technical backgrounds to collect and relay information; prioritizing workloads.

Ability to: learn, interpret and apply applicable federal, State and local laws and regulations pertaining to safe drinking water; read and understand plans and specifications; assess potential public health hazards; provide guidance and technical assistance to officials and operators; assemble and report findings; analyze a proposed drinking water facility size, system or design.


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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