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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. 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 Nebraskas economy each year.

We invest in our employees:

• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• No-cost life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement plans.
• Tuition assistance for employees and dependents.
• Exclusive staff discounts.
• Continuous improvement and innovation.
• Professional development through training and education.
• Embrace a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• And many more!!

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, 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.

What you bring to the position:

• Bachelors 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.
• Attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must have a valid drivers license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.
• Hold or obtain Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector credentials within six months of hire.

Apply Now: https://employment.unl.edu/postings/96141

Learn more about University Operations and other opportunities here: https://go.unl.edu/uocareers

A criminal history background check and driving record review will be conducted.

As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.