Environmental Specialist II - Air Compliance

Environmental Specialist II – Air Compliance

Location: Lincoln, NE

Salary: $26.263

Job Posting : JR

Status: Applications no longer accepted as of 07-28-2026.

Under general supervision, conduct inspections of air emission sources and evaluate compliance with federal and state air quality regulations and permit conditions. Other primary duties include preparing reports and documenting inspection observations, evaluating potential violations, reviewing air emission performance test results, preparing reports related to those results, reviewing draft permits, conducting file reviews, responding to complaints, assisting the ambient air monitoring team, and supporting the Department facility database.

• Conduct inspections of air emission sources and determine compliance with state and federal regulations and permit conditions.
• Respond to complaints regarding air quality concerns.
• Conduct pre‑inspection file reviews, document inspection results, and maintain the facility database.
• Review draft construction and operating permits and provide feedback on compliance issues.
• Document violations and support the Department enforcement process.
• Write, edit, and review technical papers and reports to respond to inquiries and complaints and provide data required by federal, state, and local agencies and the public.
• Analyze data, statistics, charts, and tables to prepare reports, technical papers, or correspondence for presentation.
• Meet with federal, state, and local government representatives and the general public to explain program policies and procedures.
• Testify at hearings as an expert witness to verify observations and conclusions from data collection and interpretation.
• Review EPA guidance documents, memoranda, Federal Register notices, federal and state regulations, professional journals, and trade magazines to stay abreast of emerging issues.
• Participate with a team to prepare and present environmental seminars, workshops, and public information sessions.

• Minimum qualification:
  
  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 on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Valid driver’s license or ability to provide independent transportation.
• Overnight travel