Sustainability and Compliance Coordinator

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring a Sustainability and Compliance Coordinator to ensure compliance with environmental regulations on campus. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, implementing compliance plans, preparing reports, collaborating on environmental investigations, and providing training. Candidates should have a relevant Bachelor's degree, experience with water quality regulations, and strong analytical skills. This is a full-time position with health insurance benefits.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a highly skilled Environmental Specialist to join its team. As an Environmental Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring the university's compliance with environmental regulations and maintaining a safe and sustainable environment for the campus community.

Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct inspections of campus operations to ensure compliance with permits, regulatory requirements, and 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.
• Collaborate with consultants during an environmental investigation, remediation, restoration activities, and develop strategies to mitigate risks.
• 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 feedback to designers and contractors on necessary modifications.
• Stay up-to-date on federal and state regulations and proposed changes, and advise management on potential impacts to campus operations.
• Maintain accurate documentation, databases, and records in support of compliance and permit requirements.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of environmental regulations, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional growth and development. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career advancement.

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.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Valid driver's license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.
• 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.).
• Groundwater Monitoring Technician
• Stormwater Professional