ENGINEER
Position 084-12216 & 084-55263 & 25247275
It is a very exciting time at our agency, some of the things you can look forward to at the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy as an employee are:
• A new office building in December 2020.
• Flexible work schedules
• Free parking
Advertising language: 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, and water. NDEE has a full-time opportunity available for an Engineer in the Construction Permit Section located in Lincoln, Nebraska.
What you will do!
You will evaluate 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. .
What’s in it for you!
You will be doing work knowing you are making a difference for current and future generations. The opportunity to work in a productive and creative environment where no two days are ever the same!
We offer a competitive benefits package that offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for the employee and their qualified family members. 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.
To apply go to statejobs.nebraska.gov.
Job Duties
Under supervision, review pre-construction or operating permit applications, determine compliance with applicable regulations, prepare air quality permit documents with appropriate requirements and conditions to assure compliance with the Nebraska Air Quality Regulations.
Work with applicants to obtain appropriate quality and quantity of information needed to prepare permit recommendations.
Review draft permits written by others for accuracy, consistency and content as necessary. Provide guidance to permit writers new to the program.
Confer with and advise the regulated community on technical requirements in the area of construction and operating permits. Give presentations and provide testimony at public hearings in areas of responsibility.
Assist in regulatory planning and development of the permit program.
Qualifications / Requirements:
Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline. Must obtain Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) / Engineer Intern Enrollment (Engineer In Training) within one year of employment
Other Requirements:
A valid driver’s license or the ability to provide independent transportation; ability to occasionally travel overnight; ability to lift 30 pounds; ability to climb 10 foot ladder, ability to climb, bend, and stoop; ability to work in outdoor temperature extremes; ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of air quality management, and state, local and federal air pollution control rules and regulations.
Skills: Excellent written and oral communication, analytical and judgment skills, computer skills.
Ability to: Read and write technical reports; interpret complex environmental regulations, and prepare concise and enforceable air quality permits; Relate well to people having various technical and non-technical backgrounds
Hourly Rate: $25.556 Engineer
Closing date: 04/11/22
More details at: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/