Environmental Specialist ; SOS Temporary

Job Title: Environmental Specialist I (SOS Temporary)

Hiring Agency: Administrative Services - Agency 65

Location: Cambridge, NE

Hiring Rate: $23.894

Job Posting: JR

Applications No Longer Accepted On: 04-20-2026

Join the Department of Water, Energy, and Environment for a rewarding temporary opportunity running from May 1 through October
1. This seasonal assignment offers valuable hands‑on experience in the field, with the potential for extension based on program needs and performance.

Under immediate to general supervisor, this position will be responsible for performing streamflow measurements, assisting with servicing and maintaining stream‑flow gaging stations, investigating surface water pumping and diversions during the irrigation season to monitor compliance with Nebraska water law. This position will also participate in conducting dam safety inspections, spending time working on topographic surveys, and compiling and organizing stream‑flow, canal discharge, pumping, and other diversion data including checking and reviewing this data.

• Works with irrigators, Irrigation Districts, Natural Resources Districts, and others in the performance of field office responsibilities.
• Conducts dam safety inspections to ensure that existing structures are properly maintained.
• Measures streamflow for water administration activities and calibrating streamgaging stations.
• Performs data entry of surface water quantity data into DWEE surface water database management system and performs certain quality assurance checks.
• Assists with other Section activities as needed including public presentations, investigations, reports, equipment maintenance, training and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Associate’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 OR two years of work experience in a related area.

• Ability to lift 75 pounds
• Ability to climb, bend, and stoop
• Ability to work outside, and work in and round flowing water
• Regular and reliable attendance required
• Valid Driver's License required

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation. Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status.

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.