Environmental Specialist - Wastewater

Environmental Specialist I

The City of Lincoln is seeking a motivated, reliable, and team-oriented Environmental Specialist I to join the Lincoln Wastewater System, a division of the Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) department. In this role, you will be responsible for the collection, preservation and transportation of industrial and domestic wastewater samples; installation, calibration and maintenance of flow measuring equipment; assist with tracking chemical spills and unusual waste discharges;

and assist in special water quality studies. If you enjoy hands-on fieldwork, solving problems outdoors, and contributing to the safety and sustainability of your community, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career.

What You'll Do

• Collect, transport, and document wastewater samples following established standards.
• Assist with installing, calibrating, and maintaining flow and atmosphere monitoring equipment.
• Perform daily fieldwork safely and efficiently while identifying and reporting unusual conditions.
• Support environmental investigations, including smoke testing, I/I studies, spill assessments, and stream or facility inspections.
• Maintain equipment, prepare work sites, and ensure vehicles and tools are organized and operational.
• Collaborate with your team, uphold professional standards, and contribute to a positive, accountable work environment.
• Assist with additional Sanitary Engineering tasks and research activities as needed.

Work Environment

• Working outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
• Descending ladders up to 30 feet.
• Lifting up to 75 pounds.
• Accessing creeks, stream beds, and industrial sites.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunities to learn specialized environmental skills.
• Professional development and certifications.
• Meaningful work that supports the quality of life in Lincoln.

Hours:

Full time, Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m.

- 2:30 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from a vocational/technical school with major coursework in environmental science or technology, biology, chemistry or related field and six months of experience in the wastewater treatment field; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills.

Necessary Special Requirements

Possession of a valid driver's license when operating a vehicle is necessary to the satisfactory performance of assigned duties.

Benefits

• Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance.
• We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 11 days of vacation leave and 12 days of sick leave annually that you begin accruing upon hire; plus 11 paid holidays and 2 personal convenience days.
• All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait!
• 30 days of Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Programs offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching.
• Up to 4 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave
• $70,000 of Life Insurance
• $1,250 of Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(a) Retirement Plan. If you make a 7% contribution, the City will contribute 9%
• Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses that occur after you leave City employment.
• Optional benefits include:
  Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Allstate Voluntary Plans, Supplemental Term Life, Deferred Compensation Plans