Environmental Specialist II - NPDES & State Permits

Location

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate: $26.263

JR Environmental Specialist II - NPDES & State Permits (Open)

This position will draft permits and review facilities following the requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System. Under general supervision, draft or assist in the drafting of wastewater, stormwater, pretreatment or other discharge permits that protect water quality in receiving water bodies in Nebraska. This position is responsible for calculating waste load allocations (WLAs) for pollutants being discharged from municipal wastewater treatment facilities (WTFs) and industries across the state.

The individual will assist in reviewing and approving general wastewater permits. They will also help with site inspections and reviews.

Please let us tell you what you will get as a State employee!

• - 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 (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

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.

245 Fallbrook Blvd
- Suite 100 - Lincoln, NE

Monday
- Friday - 8:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m. Flexible schedule may be allowed with management approval.

• Determines the need for, reviews applications for and writes permits as required by discharge regulations for wastewater treatment.
• Reviews permit applications and prepare draft permits for regulatory compliance, including water quality-based permit limitations and engineering review under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System.
• Performs water quality modeling using mass balance, steady state, CORMIX, or other methods to calculate waste load allocations to be used to create permit limits or determine the reasonable potential of discharged pollutants.
• Communicates with programs, agencies, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), permit tees and the public.
• Meets with federal, State, and local government representatives and the general public to explain environmental quality program policies and programs. Communicates technical program information and conducts presentations at conferences and meetings.
• Testifies at hearings as an expert witness to verify observations and conclusions from data collection and interpretation as required in legal actions. Presents facts and general information about the permit development process and permit requirements at public hearings.
• Develops strategies, modeling techniques, methods, protocol, and standards to implement environmental protection plans and programs for use within the State. Utilizes and interprets hydrological models to evaluate and determine appropriate permit limits for facilities. Uses advanced statistical and computer modeling techniques to interpret environmental quality data and writes reports to identify problems and pollution abatement alternatives.
• Write, edit, and review routine correspondence to/with animal feeding operations, consultants, and the public.
• Develop guidance documents for use by the public explaining the applicable rules and regulations governing animal feeding operations. Assist in the writing, review and revision of technical guidelines, regulations and Agency policies, procedures, and protocols to implement environmental plans and programs.
• Prepare and present seminars, workshops, and public information sessions that aid in the education of the public regarding environmental regulations and policies that affect permitted facilities.
• Attend recommended regulatory, management and other professional development training courses.
• Review EPA guidance documents, memorandum, Federal Register notices, Federal and State regulations, professional journals, and trade magazines to keep abreast of emerging issues.
• Reviews and makes…