Engineer - Engineering Section

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Reviews facility plans plans and specifications construction operational plans operator training and/or operation of drinking water supply systems swimming pools sewage treatment plants feed lots landfills and/or other equipment/facilities as requested to determine compliance with State and federal laws regulations and policies.
Works with consulting engineers to obtain appropriate information necessary to conduct reviews and evaluations.
Conducts on site inspections of equipment and/or facilities to determine compliance of the systems with approved plans and specifications and with State and federal requirements.
Negotiates with consulting engineers regarding costs basic design and features of environmental engineering projects.
Compiles statistics charts and tables of findings interprets findings and prepares reports or correspondence to present findings to agency staff consulting engineers and owners/operators of facilities.
Confers with and provides technical assistance to local boards of health municipal officials industrial officials consulting engineers and the general public to alleviate environmental hazards and/or eliminate health hazards.
Conducts or assists in training programs for water and wastewater treatment plant operators.
Presents information to lay and professional groups.
Attends meetings of associations and organizations concerned with environmental and/or health issues as a representative of the agency.
Performs routine administrative work in the maintenance of records and reports
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Are you passionate about preserving enhancing and protecting Nebraskas 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 missionfocused individuals tasked with maintaining restoring and enhancing the quality of Nebraskas air land water and efficient renewable energy use. Some of the things you can look forward to as an employee of NDEE:
A modern new building in Fallbrook with free onsite parking
Easily accessible from I80
Wide variety and availability of career advancement as one of the largest and most diverse employers in the State
Flexible work schedules
Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
Opportunity to work in a productive and creative environment where no two days are ever the same!
Training and development based on your career aspirations
Respected as a valued team member

What You Will Do
The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy is seeking an Engineer for the Technical Assistance Team.

An engineer is needed to review planning and design documents for municipal and industrial wastewater facilities drinking water projects public pool construction projects private onsite treatment systems and livestock waste control facilities. Work is performed under limited supervision of a higherlevel engineer and is reviewed for accuracy and conformance of the final product to engineering principles agency policies and regulations.

Competitive Benefits
The State offers a competitive benefits package including 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 include: 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) ShortTerm and LongTerm Disability Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Accounts Life and AD&D Insurance Tuition Assistance* LinkedIn Learning Access to 16000 OnDemand 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.

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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.

Location: 245 Fallbrook Blvd Suite 100 Lincoln NE

Work schedule: Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Flexible schedule remote work and 10hour workdays allowed after sixmonth probation and/or with management approval.

Dress Code: Business Casual

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:Bachelors degree in an Engineering discipline. Must obtain Engineer Intern Enrollment (Engineering in Training Certification) within one year of employment.

Other:
Valid drivers license or ability to provide independent transportation
Ability to lift 30 pounds
Ability to climb a 10 ft ladder
Ability to climb bend stoop
Ability to work in outdoor temperature extremes
Ability to walk on uneven terrains and steep slopes to accomplish tasks
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

Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Knowledge Of: civil engineering theories principles and practices of civil engineering and design; modern methods and techniques of drinking water and wastewater system construction maintenance and materials; legal responsibilities and ramifications associated with the work performed; federal and agency design standards specifications and procedures; federal and State laws and regulations applicable to the function performed; practices and terminology of computer operation and Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD); Geographic Information Systems (GIS); mathematics surveying and material testing; engineering properties of materials and surfacing types; rehabilitation and maintenance techniques; and practical engineering concepts

Skill In: communicating with the regulated community prioritizing workloads; using analytical judgement to make decisions making engineering computations in designing difficult engineering projects making complete engineering plans using computer programs (word excel powerpoint engineering related programs etc.) and reviewing and preparing technical reports.

Ability To: interpret understand and implement State and federal laws and regulations and agency standards policies and procedures; read interpret and evaluate engineering plans and specifications; understand all levels of project design; organize analyze and evaluate available information and draw reasonable conclusions; communicate information clearly and concisely; interpret use and explain civil engineering plans maps specifications and standards and reports communicate with the public contractors consultants agency staff at all levels and local government officials; interact with assigned worker other agency employees local government representatives contractors consultants and the public.

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: 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.

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