Under general supervision, evaluates air pollution control systems, reviews permit applications and drafts air quality permits for facilities discharging pollutants into the air to ensure compliance under the Clean Air Act. *Hourly Hiring rate of position: Environmental Engineer I = $24.339 Environmental Engineer II = $25.186 *Hiring classification dependent upon selected applicant’s qualifications and experience Monday – Friday – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Flexible Schedules – After 6 month probationary period 10 hour workdays may be available. Location: 1200 “N” Street This position is federally funded and may be governed by the Federal Hatch Act. Click here to review the Act.
*Hourly Hiring rate of position: Environmental Quality Programs Specialist I = $21.08 Environmental Quality Programs Specialist II = $22.665 *Hiring classification dependent upon selected applicant’s qualifications and experience
Monday – Friday – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Flexible Schedules – After 6 month probationary period 10 hour workdays may be available.
This position is federally funded and may be governed by the Federal Hatch Act. Click here to review the Act.
Examples of Work
Conducts inspections of air emission sources and determines compliance with State and federal regulations and permit conditions. Conduct field observation of air emission performance tests and relative accuracy test audits (RATA) at state and federally regulated facilities across the State of Nebraska. Assuring the performance test and RATA are performed in accordance with state and federal rules. Conduct a review of the air emission performance test report and RATA report and compare to applicable state permits and federal rules. Receives and responds to complaints regarding air quality concerns. Conducts pre-inspection file reviews, documents inspection results, and maintains facility database. Reviews draft construction and operating permits and provides feedback on compliance issues. Documents violations and support Department enforcement process. Writes, edits and reviews technical papers and reports to respond to inquiries and complaints and to provide data required or requested by federal, State and local agencies, the professional community or the general public. Analyzes data, statistics, charts and tables to prepare reports, technical papers or correspondence for presentation to the general public and/or the regulated community. Assist the ambient air monitoring team with calibrations, audits and data entry. Meets with federal, State and local government representatives and the general public to explain environmental quality program policies and programs. Testifies at hearings as an expert witness to verify observations and conclusions form data collection and interpretation as required in legal actions. Reviews EPA guidance documents, memorandums, Federal Register notices, federal and State regulations, professional journals and trade magazines to keep abreast of emerging issues. Participates as part of a team to prepare and present environmental seminars, events, workshops and public information sessions that aid in the education of the public regarding environmental regulations and policies.
Qualifications / Requirements
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY PROGRAMS SPECIALIST II Bachelor of Science Degree in the physical sciences, natural sciences, environmental science, geology, biology, agronomy, civil engineering, environmental engineering or a related field consistent with the duties of the position, including soil science, chemistry, geology, hydrology, limnology, biology, statistics, technical writing, resource planning and computer programming field AND one year of fulltime professional experience in a related field, consistent with the duties of the position. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY PROGRAMS SPECIALIST I Bachelor of Science Degree in the physical sciences, natural sciences, environmental science, geology, biology, agronomy, civil engineering, environmental engineering or a related field consistent with the duties of the position, including soil science, chemistry, geology, hydrology, limnology, biology, statistics, technical writing, resource planning and computer programming field
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of: the principles of ecology, geology and hydrology; biological, physical and chemical sciences; statistical and analytical methods; word processing, spreadsheet and database management computer software Skill in: communicating with individuals and groups with varying technical backgrounds to collect and relay information; listening to and understanding others; prioritizing workloads; using analytical judgment to make decisions; public speaking and providing presentations. Ability to: learn and apply local, state and federal environmental laws, regulations and standards; learn, apply and uphold agency policies and procedures; establish and maintain effective working relationships with public and private officials and with the general public; read and interpret data to draw conclusions and prepare reports and technical papers; use computers and other tools for data storage and analysis; work in varying element and industrial settings.
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