Environmental Health Scientist I - Environmental Safety Section

The State of Nebraska is hiring an Environmental Health Scientist I for the Environmental Safety Section in North Platte, NE. The role involves conducting inspections and compliance activities for various sanitation programs, responding to complaints, and maintaining program guidance. The position offers benefits like paid holidays, vacation, health insurance, and opportunities for career advancement. Applicants should have post-high school qualifications and a detail-oriented approach.
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Hiring Agency:
Environment and Energy - Agency 84

Location:
North Platte, NE

Hiring Rate:
$20.122

Job Posting:
JR2025-00016981 Environmental Health Scientist I - Environmental Safety Section (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
06-24-2025

Job Description:
You will be doing work knowing you are making a difference for current and future generations. The agency is seeking a detail-oriented team player to help protect, preserve, and enhance resources in Nebraska. The successful candidate will conduct inspections and compliance activities for the sanitation program, which includes Swimming Pools, Mobile Home Parks, Recreational Camps, Well and Septic Home Loans, Child Care Centers, and School/College Cafeterias. This position will answer phone calls and respond to complaints related to environmental public health.

Before we dive into what we need, let us show off what you get!
• 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
• A new modern building in Fallbrook with free onsite parking
• Easily accessible from I-80
• Respected as a valued team member

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. Apply to join our team today!

Job Duties:
• Day-to-day implementation of the sanitation program including inspecting Swimming Pools, Mobile Home Parks, Recreational Camps, Well and Septic Home Loans, Child Care Centers, and School/College Cafeterias, respond to complaints, and prepare written reports from each inspection.
• Procure equipment/supplies, maintain equipment inventory, and supply printed materials.
• Develop, maintain or modify manual and computerized tracking/monitoring systems for assigned programs such as violations and status of projects.
• Answer all phone and other communications regarding policies, procedures and regulations pertinent to the programs.
• Develops and maintains program guidance materials.
• Meets with federal, State, and local government representatives and the general public to explain public health policies and programs.
• Conducts sampling as assigned and according to established protocol and follows quality control/quality assurance plans.
• Resolve conflicts and maintain program objectives in emotionally charged situations.
• Other duties as assigned.

For a complete listing of job duties, requirements, and to apply, go to statejobs.nebraska.gov

Requirements/Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: Post high school coursework/training in physical or life sciences or environmental health.

Preferred Qualifications:
Registration as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist in the State of Nebraska; a bachelor’s degree with at least 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in life, natural, physical or health science.

Other:
• Valid driver’s license or the ability to provide independent transportation
• Ability to travel
• Ability to walk on uneven terrains
• Ability to lift 20 pounds
• Ability to climb 8-foot ladders
• Ability to bend and stoop
• Ability to work in outdoor temperature extremes
• Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Submit a resume or list on the application specific detailed experience relevant to the position in years and months
• Submit a current list of at least professional references (previous employers) with valid telephone numbers

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of: the principles of public health; the modes through which diseases are transmitted; the methods of controlling and preventing disease through environmental health practices; the principles of environmental health; the environmental problems related to disease control and prevention; the laws, regulations, and standards pertaining to environmental health; the functions and authorities of State and local health agencies related to sanitation.

Skill in: communicating with individuals and groups with varying technical backgrounds to collect and relay information; listening to and understanding others; prioritizing workloads; working with upset individuals.
Ability to: apply, interpret, and enforce environmental health laws, rules, and regulations; prepare technical reports on field investigations; operate field laboratory equipment and specialized sampling equipment; analyze the findings of field sampling studies.

“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: Craft State Office Building - 200 S Silber Ave – North Platte, NE 69101

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Flexible schedule and 10-hour workdays allowed after six-month probation and/or with management approval.

Benefits

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. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

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