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    Environmental Health Specialist II - Lincoln, United States - City of Lincoln/Lancaster County, NE

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    Description
    Salary: $59, $78,771.68 Annually

    Location : Lincoln, NE

    Job Type: Full time/probationary or status

    Job Number:

    Department: Health Department

    Division: Environmental Public Health

    Opening Date: 04/16/2024

    Closing Date: 4/28/2024 11:59 PM Central

    Job Posting Information

    Hours FULL TIME; M - F; 8AM - 4:30PM. Some evenings and weekends may be required.

    The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department, Waste Management and Hazardous Materials Section, is looking for an outgoing, self-motivated individual to be a part of a team with the goal of Protecting and Promoting the Public's Health. Primary duties will include conducting inspections, investigations, serving on the department emergency response/HAZMAT team, and working at Lincoln's Hazardous Waste Center and collection events.
    Minimum Qualifications/Necessary Special Requirements

    Qualifications:
    Bachelor's degree with major coursework in environmental science; environmental health; environmental engineering; or biological, chemical, physical sciences; or related field; plus 2 years of experience in progressively responsible environmental science work; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

    Necessary Special Requirements:
    Possession of a valid driver's license when operating a vehicle may be necessary to the satisfactory performance of assigned duties.

    May be required to hold a registration/certification specifically applicable to the area of work: Outdoor/Indoor Air Quality, Waste Management, or Water Quality: Registered Environmental Health Specialist (NEHA, State); Professional Geologist (State); Certified Hazardous Materials Manager; Certified Industrial Hygienist (ABIH); or equivalent.

    Must be able to: climb stairs and ladders; work in hostile environmental conditions (e.g., heat, cold, chemical odors, etc.); work at height; and maneuver in tight workspaces. Assigned duties will require the manual dexterity to perform monitoring, testing and physical ability to carry the necessary equipment to conduct assigned responsibilities.

    To be eligible for insurance benefits, employees must work at least 30 hours per week.

    To be eligible for the retirement plan, employees must work at least 20 hours per week.

    Temporary, seasonal, and unclassified employees are not eligible for benefits.

    01

    APPLICATION COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTTo successfully complete your application, please make sure you read each statement below and check ALL boxes prior to submission.
    • 1. This application is hand scored.
    • 2. ALL questions must be fully answered to receive full credit.
    • 3. "See Resume", or answers such as "See " are not acceptable responses and will not receive full credit.
    • 4. Copied/Pasted answers will not receive full credit.
    • 5. ALL employers and education referred to in answers must be listed in the Work History and Education sections of the application for verification and to receive full credit.
    • 6. I understand I am responsible for the accuracy and completeness of my application.
    • I Acknowledge that I have read and understand each of the above statements.
    02

    Indicate if you have coursework in the following:
    • Environmental Science
    • Environmental Health
    • Environmental Engineering
    • Biological Sciences
    • Chemical Sciences
    • Physical Sciences
    • Related field (please specify below)
    • No coursework
    03

    If you checked related field, please specify field. If not applicable, enter n/a.

    04

    Indicate if you have a degree in one or the fields listed in question 2.
    • No degree
    • Bachelor's degree
    • Master's degree or higher
    05

    If you do not have a Bachelor's degree (or higher) in one of the fields listed in Question 2, do you have significant coursework in one of those areas (i.e., at least 45 quarter hours or 30 credit hours).
    • No, I do not have significant coursework.
    • Yes, I have the required amount of coursework
    • I have a bachelor's degree or higher
    06

    I acknowledge that this role requires a pertinent professional credential (such as REHS, CHMM, Industrial Hygienist, etc.). If the candidate does not possess one of these qualifications, they will need to secure a provisional REHS from the State of Nebraska within one month of starting the position.
    • Yes
    • No
    07

    Do you have experience in progressively responsible environmental science work?
    • No experience
    • Yes, less than 2 years experience
    • Yes, 2 to 4 years experience
    • Yes, more than 4 years experience
    08

    If you indicated you have experience, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience and describe your experience. If you do not have related experience, enter n/a.

    09

    Do you have experience related to interpreting regulations, hazardous waste management, or nuisance characterization.
    • Yes
    • No
    10

    If yes, please describe examples from your application where you acquired this experience. If no experience, enter n/a.

    11

    Do you have experience providing technical consultation to businesses or individuals?
    • Yes
    • No
    12

    If yes, please describe examples from your application where you acquired this experience. In no experience, enter n/a.

    13

    Do you have experience working with members of the public in an educational manner?
    • Yes
    • No
    14

    If yes, please describe examples from your application where you acquired this experience and topics covered. If no experience, enter n/a.

    15

    Do you have knowledge of environmental enforcement activities?
    • Yes
    • No
    16

    If yes, please describe examples from your application where you acquired this experience. If no experience, enter n/a.

    17

    Please list any computer programs, software, or other technologies you are proficient with, and provide a brief description or examples of your use.

    18

    Are you fluent in a language other than English?
    • Yes
    • No
    19

    If yes, please list the languages(s) and describe your experience including your level of proficiency. If no, enter n/a.

    20

    I understand that in order to conduct inspections in facilities, I may be required to climb stairs or ladders, be exposed to hostile environmental conditions (e.g., heat, cold, chemical odors, etc.), work at height, maneuver in tight spaces, have the manual dexterity to perform monitoring, testing and physical ability to carry the necessary equipment to conduct assigned responsibilities.
    • Acknowledge
    21

    Possession of a valid driver's license when operating a vehicle may be necessary to the satisfactory performance of assigned duties.Do you have a valid driver's license?
    • Yes
    • No
    22

    For verification purposes, please list the state that issued the license and provide your driver's license number. Note: a driver's license check will be conducted on the candidate selected for hire.

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