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- Hiring Agency: Natural Resources – Agency 29
- Location: Lincoln, NE
- Hiring Rate: $25.120
- Job Posting: JR2024-00008153 Environmental Specialist II (Open)
- Applications No Longer Accepted On: (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):07-29-2024
- Job Description: Description
Join our team at the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources (NeDNR). You will see that our mission of “managing Nebraska’s most precious natural resource through sound partnerships, cooperation, and science-based decision making” will guide you as you succeed with the Floodplain Management Section of the Engineering Programs and Services Division. You will experience an excellent working environment, positive actions, and growth opportunities.
Before we dive into what we need, let us show off what you get!
13 paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave equating to 24 days your first year, accruing immediately
Military leave
156% (that’s not a typo!) state-matched retirement
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
79% employer paid health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal government
Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
Training and Development based on your career aspirations
Fun, inviting teammates
A safe and secure environment
At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!
The successful candidate will provide specialized professional work in floodplain management and flood mitigation planning, as well as technical assistance to communities and other state agencies. The successful candidate will be customer-focused, detail-oriented, and a strong technical writer. Strong time management, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential for this position. Please be advised that this position is grant-funded and is contingent upon continued funding. The position has been grant-funded since 1999, however, it will cease to exist if the funding is discontinued.
Hours: 8-5, Monday – Friday.
Job location is the 245 Fallbrook Blvd., Suite 201. 
Examples of Work
Performs assignments under limited supervision as directed by his/her supervisor including:
Providing floodplain management program technical assistance to communities on floodplain permitting, adoption and implementation of floodplain management ordinances, basic flood insurance questions, administrative procedures, and impacts of floodplain mapping on floodplain management.
Providing flood risk information using Flood Insurance Rate Maps, Flood Insurance Studies, flood risk products, and other information.
Assisting FEMA in maintaining National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) databases.
Maintaining the Floodplain Management Section’s correspondence file system.
Preparing outreach materials to help communities communicate flood risk to the public.
Maintaining the floodplain management website, databases, and repositories.
Assisting with Risk Mapping, Assessment, and Planning (Risk MAP) projects, including working with communities to identify and complete mitigation actions, tracking mitigation actions in FEMA’s tracking tool, coordinating and leading Discovery, Consultation Coordination Officers, Public Open House, and Resilience meetings, providing NFIP information to NeDNR mapping staff, and regularly answering project questions from community officials and the public.
Assisting with outreach and training efforts including demonstration of the section’s flood model.
Participating in and conducting meetings as they relate to grant activities.
Assisting co-workers and supervisors in the performance of duties and maintaining working relationships with cooperating agencies and the public.
Requirements/ Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: 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 substitute for education or a year-for-year basis.
Other: This position typically works 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday thru Friday. Occasionally, this position is required to work a flexible schedule to provide technical assistance and trainings during the evenings and on weekends. Overnight travel is required less than 10% of the time. The timing and amount of travel may vary depending on workload needs.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of: flood mitigation planning and project development; floodplain management; the principles of technical writing; effective communication; public speaking and outreach; hydrology and hydraulics; FEMA’s Flood Insurance Rate Maps and Flood Insurance Studies. Skilled in using: ESRI GIS software and the Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to: prioritize tasks; be detail-oriented; solve complex problems; interpret regulations; work with local, state, and federal agencies; and work independently.
Understaffing Qualifications / Requirements
REQUIREMENTS: Associates 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 OR two years of work experience in a related area.
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.
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