Environmental Specialist II - Weatherization

Overview

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Hiring Agency
Water, Energy, and Environment - Agency 84

Location
Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate
$25.686

Job Posting
JR Environmental Specialist II - Weatherization (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
02-18-2026

This position conducts complex on-site energy efficiency inspections to ensure completion, appropriateness, and quality of energy efficiency measures. Performs advanced safety diagnostic testing to detect areas of non-conformance and limit potential health and safety issues caused by energy efficiency improvements. This is technical work involved in implementing energy efficiency measures under the state energy conservation and weatherization assistance programs. Energy management consultation is provided to owners of eligible facilities;

perform related work as required.

• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave equating to 24 days your first year, accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% 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 (PSLF) 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
• A new modern building in Fallbrook with free onsite parking
• Easily accessible from I-80
• Respected as a valued team member
• Business Casual Dress Code
• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday – Friday – After a 6-month Original Probation Period - Flexible schedules and 10-hour workdays may be allowed with management approval

Location:

245 Fallbrook Blvd – Suite #100 – Lincoln, NE

Work schedule:

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

• Monitors and assists Community Action Partnership (CAP) and non-profit agencies contracting with the DWEE, as sub-grantees under the federal low-income Weatherization Assistance Program; reviews records and conducts on-site inspection of jobs completed; assists in solving problems regarding special weatherization situations and also the regulatory processes of the program.
• Verifies work performed against project plans and Building Check and Job Orders.
• Reviews and verifies accuracy of internal energy audits conducted by sub-grantees.
• Refers to Standard Work Specifications, which are included in the Nebraska Field Guide and Installation Standards to ensure improvements are made in compliance with the applicable code, local jurisdiction, or industry standard.
• Verifies and confirms that work performed is in compliance with State, Federal and local guidelines.
• Utilizes diagnostic tools and conducts field measurements to evaluate the energy efficiency of a home or facility and identify areas for savings.
• Utilizes diagnostic tools to conduct health and safety tests of residences and facilities.
• Prepare professional reports, on the basis of on-site inspections, to provide a structural analysis and specific recommendations for energy use improvement. Gathers and analyzes data pertinent to the monitoring and evaluation of energy programs.
• Formulates corrective actions for health risks realized as a result of investigations and/or inspections.
• Monitors implementation of corrective actions and implementation schedules to insure resolution of problem situations.
• Contacts private firms, citizen groups and individuals to encourage participation in energy conservation programs.
• Performs related work as required.

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…