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Hiring Agency:

Natural Resources - Agency 29



Location:

Ord Job Posting



Hiring Rate:

$22.910



Classification Salary Range:

$22.91 - $33.77



Job Posting:

JR2024-00005665 Environmental Specialist I (Open)



Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
05-14-2024



Job Description:

Join our team at the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources (NeDNR). You will see that our mission of "managing Nebraska's most precious natural resource through sound partnerships, cooperation, and science-based decision making" will guide you as you succeed with the Ord Field Office of the Water Administration Division. You will experience an excellent working environment, positive actions, and growth opportunities.


Before we dive into what we need, let us show off what you get!


• Workplace flexibility
• 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 (PLSF) 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


At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!


This position performs technical professional work in collecting, analyzing, and reporting various surface water and groundwater data and regulating irrigators and other water users in the assigned field office area. This position performs technical professional work in collecting, analyzing, and reporting various GPS, topographic, and surface water data across the State of Nebraska. Frequent day travel within the field office service area and overnight travel across the State is required.


Job Duties:


Works with irrigators, Irrigation Districts, Natural Resources Districts, and others in the performance of field office responsibilities. Measures streamflow, conducts field investigations, inspects dams, conducts topographic surveys, assists with the preparation of administrative orders, and participates in hearings for agency regulatory purposes. Frequent day travel within the field office service area and occasional overnight travel across the State is required.



Requirements / Qualifications:




Minimum Qualifications:Associates 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 OR two years of work experience in a related area.



Knowledge, skills, and abilities:



Experience and ability to communicate and work effectively with the public at large, and with attorneys, consultants, applicants, and other staff members on highly technical material. Knowledge of state water law, hydrology, stream gaging, irrigation practices, and surface and groundwater. Experience in organizing and writing technical reports. Knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office (365); ability to use other software such as ESRI GIS. Skill in basic surveying techniques and GPS. Ability to work in and around water and rough terrain and to use good judgment in all field situations, in adverse weather, and in icy river conditions. Ability to lift 75 pounds.






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! For more information on benefits currently offered to permanent teammates, 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.



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