Environmental Specialist

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking an Environmental Specialist to ensure compliance with environmental regulations on campus. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, implementing compliance plans, preparing reports, and coordinating with consultants. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and experience in water quality regulations. The role offers opportunities for professional growth and includes benefits such as vacation and retirement plans. The job is located in Fort Wayne, IN.
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Position Information

Working Title: Environmental Specialist

Department: [Department Name]

Requisition Number: S_250209

Posting Open Date: 03/12/2025

Application Review Date: 03/24/2025

Posting Close Date: Open Until Filled

Description of Work:

Ranked as one of the Best Employers in Nebraska, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success and satisfaction. We invest in our staff by offering fantastic benefits like vacation, sick, and holiday pay, a variety of insurance options, retirement plans, and numerous others. By joining our team, you will be given opportunities to grow as an individual and contribute to the significant impact that we make within the University of Nebraska community and Nebraska’s economy each year.

As an Environmental Specialist, you will:
• Conduct inspections of campus operations to ensure compliance with permits, regulatory requirements, and the implementation of effective management practices.
• Implement and maintain compliance plans, procedures, and permits related to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) regulations, including point source discharges, livestock operations, and municipal stormwater discharges.
• Prepare and submit NPDES Discharge Monitoring and annual reports.
• Conduct sampling and inspections to support NPDES permit conditions.
• Coordinate with consultants during an environmental investigation, remediation, and restoration activities.
• Prepare and submit Title 200 reimbursement requests.
• Conduct training and other outreach activities with affected stakeholders of the campus community as required by permit conditions, to enhance compliance/awareness, and/or minimize discharge of pollutants.
• Review and approve stormwater, erosion and sediment control, and post-construction BMP plans and as-builts, and provide guidance to designers and contractors on necessary modifications.
• Monitor federal and state regulations and proposed changes and advise management of potential impacts to campus operations.
• Maintain documentation, databases, and records in support of compliance and permit requirements.

Minimum Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience.
• 1+ year of experience relative to water quality regulations.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to NPDES permits.
• Knowledge of environmental field activities including monitoring and sampling protocols, methods, and equipment.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.
• Hold or obtain Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector credentials within six months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor degree related to water science, geology, environmental science, civil or environmental engineering, or similar course of study.
• Experience with other major environmental regulations and environmental sampling.
• General knowledge of other environmental regulations (i.e., oil pollution prevention, tanks, RCRA, TSCA, etc.).
• Stormwater Professional.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required: Yes

Criminal History Background Check Required: Yes

Posted Salary: Salary commensurate with experience.

How to Apply: Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of professional references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.

Work Location: Lincoln, NE
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