Environmental Specialist II

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 (new) (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 02-26-2026

Under limited supervision, this position provides assistance and oversight to public water systems, to ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations. The position is responsible for the inspection of public water systems, provision of on-site technical assistance to water systems, and the training and licensure of water system operators.

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 Water, Energy & Environment (DWEE). At DWEE, 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 DWEE:

• A modern new building in Fallbrook with free onsite parking
• 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

As part of the Field Services and Operator Training Section, of the Public Drinking Water Program, you will play a key role in ensuring that citizens of Nebraska have access to safe, reliable sources of drinking water. This section is responsible for the inspection of public water systems, provision of on-site technical assistance, and the training and licensure of water system operators.

Your primary responsibilities will be providing assistance and oversight to public water systems within a seven-county region of Southeastern Nebraska. You will be doing work that impacts virtually every resident and visitor of the State of Nebraska.

The State offers a competitive benefits package, including 12 days of vacation during the first year of service (accruals increase with years of service), 12 days of sick leave during the first year of service (accruals increase with years of service), and 13 paid holidays per year. Permanent teammate benefits include:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Well Nebraska 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*
• Linked In 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 & Handshake, UNL Engineering Department

“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, 10-hour workdays allowed after six-month probation and/or…