Groundwater Geologist
State of Nebraska

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Hiring Agency:
Environment and Energy - Agency 84

Location:
Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:
$25.120

Job Posting:
JR2024-00011068 Groundwater Geologist (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
12-03-2024

Job Description:
The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) is hiring an Environmental Specialist II/Groundwater Geologist to work as a Project Manager on contaminated sites in Nebraska. Your job as a Project Manager will allow you to work with a multi-disciplinary team consisting of experienced geologists and engineers throughout the site assessment and cleanup process. You will perform contractor oversight on site assessment projects in the Superfund Pre-Remedial and Brownfields Programs, and complete technical reviews of investigations and remedial actions related to various environmental cleanup programs. In this position, you will need strong written and verbal communication skills to discuss environmental issues with local and federal counterparts, communities, regulated facilities, consultants, the public, and other stakeholders. You will gain valuable experience in the investigation, evaluation, and remediation of contaminated sites, and know that you're making a positive impact in communities by ensuring that everyone is living, working, and enjoying a healthy Nebraska environment.

Job Duties: Perform detailed technical reviews of contaminant investigation and remedial action work plans and reports at sites regulated under the following programs: Superfund Pre-Remedial, Brownfields, Superfund Remedial, Federal Facilities, Nebraska Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP), Title 118, Integrated Waste Management, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle C (hazardous waste) and D (solid waste).

• Superfund Pre-Remedial and Brownfields Programs: Create scopes of work for contaminant investigations based on existing file information and environmental data, prepare contractor task assignments, review work plans and cost estimates, conduct field oversight, review invoices, and ensure reports are prepared in accordance with NDEE and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidance. Inform the public about existing or potential contaminant impacts to groundwater, soil, or soil vapor, and make recommendations concerning future remedial actions to address contaminated sites.

• Superfund Remedial, Federal Facilities, VCP, and the Title 118 Programs: Perform technical reviews of groundwater monitoring plans, contaminant investigation reports, remedial action plans, and remedial action reports.
• Integrated Waste Management and RCRA Subtitle C and D Programs: Review permit-required geological/hydrogeological characterizations and groundwater monitoring plans and conduct groundwater monitoring inspections and evaluations.
• Write, edit, and review standard operating procedures, checklists, and guidance related to Section programs.
• Educate, interact with, and respond to the regulated community, consultants, and public about program statutes, regulations, and written guidance procedures. Represent the Agency at meetings and in daily contacts with the public.

Advertising language:

It is a very exciting time at our agency! Some of the things you can look forward to as an employee with the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy:

• A new office building at Fallbrook with free parking.
• Flexible work schedules.
• You will be doing work knowing you are making a difference for current and future generations.

Are you passionate about preserving, enhancing, and protecting Nebraska's environment? If so, please consider a career with the State of Nebraska at the Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE). At NDEE, employees have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team of mission-focused individuals tasked with maintaining, restoring, and enhancing the quality of Nebraska's air, land, water, and energy resources.

What you will do!

Your job as a Project Manager will allow you to work with a multi-disciplinary team consisting of experienced geologists and engineers throughout the site assessment and cleanup process. You will perform contractor oversight on site assessment projects in the Superfund Pre-Remedial and Brownfields Programs; and complete technical reviews of investigations and remedial actions related to various environmental cleanup programs such as the Superfund Remedial Program, Federal Facilities Program, Nebraska Voluntary Cleanup Program, Title 118 Program, Integrated Waste Management Program, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Program. In this position, you will need strong written and verbal communication skills to discuss environmental issues with local and federal counterparts, communities, regulated facilities, consultants, the public, and other stakeholders. You'll gain valuable experience in the investigation, evaluation, and remediation of contaminated sites, and know that you're making a positive impact in communities by ensuring that everyone is living, working, and enjoying a healthy Nebraska environment.

What's in it for you!

The opportunity to work in a productive and creative environment where no two days are ever the same!We offer a competitive benefits package.

12 days of vacation during first year of service (accruals increase with years of service), 12 days of sick leave during first year of service (accruals increase with years of service), and 13 paid holidays per year. Permanent Teammate Benefits: • Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • WellNebraska Health Plan • Direct Primary Care (DPC) • Mail order Rx (3 month supply) and Specialty Pharmacy program • Virtual Visits and FREE Nurse line 24 hours a day 7 days a week • Employee Assistance Program • Retirement/Investment Plan • Early Retirement Insurance Program (55 and older) • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Health Savings Account • Flexible Spending Accounts • Life and AD&D Insurance • Tuition Assistance* • LinkedIn Learning Access to 16,000+ On-Demand Courses • Direct Deposit of Payroll • Nebraska State Employees Credit Union • Deferred Compensation Plan • Paid Holidays • Vacation, Sick, Civil, and Injury Leave • Military Training or Emergency Duty Leave • Teammate Discount Program • Charitable Giving through Payroll Deduction *Coverage is effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

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

Location and address of position: 245 Fallbrook Blvd - Suite #100 - Lincoln, NE

Work schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Flexible schedule and 10-hour workdays maybe allowed with management approval.

Dress Code: Business Casual

Requirements/ Qualifications

Minimum Qualification's: Bachelor'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. Experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Completion of a Nebraska Water Well Monitoring Technician license and Occupational Safety and Health Administration 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response certification is required within six months of employment.
• Have a valid driver's license or ability to provide independent transportation.
• Ability to travel overnight (approximately 10%);.
• Ability to participation in the Agency's Medical Monitoring Program.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds.
• Ability to climb 8-foot ladders.
• Ability to climb steep slopes and over fences.
• Ability to bend and stoop.
• Ability to work in outdoor weather extremes.
• Ability to walk on muddy, icy, uneven terrains.
• Ability to work in an industrial setting.
• 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.

PREFERRED:

Preferred requirements include the ability to focus on significant technical and regulatory issues, propose creative solutions to technical problems, manage multiple projects/priorities, complete detailed and accurate reviews of plans/reports, and write succinct review comments. Work experience pertaining to one or more of the programs listed above is preferred, particularly as it relates to interacting with regulatory agencies.

Knowledge of: State of Nebraska geology and groundwater resources; Federal and State environmental laws and regulations; and principles of geology, hydrogeology, chemistry, risk assessments, and statistics.

Skill in: Communicating technical and regulatory issues orally and in writing; managing multiple projects and priorities; and maintaining computer skills with Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, Google Earth, and ArcGIS Pro.

Ability to: Apply environmental experience and knowledge consistent with standard environmental industry practice and maintain good working relationships with teammates and the regulated community.


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.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

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