Environmental Science Jobs in Nebraska (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $30.13 - $40.18 Hourly
Location : Lincoln, NE
Job Type: Full time/probationary or status
Job Number: 202600459
Department: Health Department
Division: Environmental Public Health
Opening Date: 08/26/2026
Closing Date: 9/9/2026 11:59 PM Central
Job Posting Information
This position performs professional environmental health work focused on preventing environmental hazards affecting children, with primary responsibility for the Lead Safe Lincoln Service and additional responsibilities within LLCHD's Child Care Health Program. Lead Safe Lincoln work includes collaborating with families, property owners, contractors, public health professionals, and community partners to prevent childhood lead poisoning; conducting lead inspections and risk assessments; developing scopes of work; conducting clearance activities; and assessing homes of children with lead poisoning to identify and address environmental health concerns. The position will identify best practices and evidence-based strategies, provide education and technical assistance, and accurately interpret and apply applicable Federal, State, and local lead requirements. Child Care Health program responsibilities include conducting routine environmental health inspections of permitted childcare centers; evaluating facility conditions and practices for compliance with local health and safety requirements; documenting findings and corrective actions; conducting follow-up activities; and providing technical assistance and education to childcare operators and staff. The position will contribute to continued improvement of both programs. Seeking an outgoing, team-oriented and customer-focused individual who can build collaborative relationships, work independently in homes and childcare facilities, manage projects and competing priorities, effectively communicate with individuals and groups, interpret environmental health requirements, continuously improve resources, and follow through.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in environmental science, environmental health, environmental engineering, or biological, chemical, physical sciences, public health, public health education, plus 2 years - 4 years' experience in responsible environmental science work or community health education, or equivalent.
Must have at least 45 quarter credit hours or 30 semester credit hours in the basic sciences. Necessary Special Requirements: Must be registered as a Provisional Registered Environmental Health Specialist in the State of Nebraska within one (1) month of appointment and must also possess a valid State of Nebraska driver's license.
We value each City of Lincoln employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees' professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position:

• Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance.

• We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 11 days of vacation leave and 12 days of sick leave annually that you begin accruing upon hire; plus 11 paid holidays and 2 personal convenience days.

• All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait!

• 30 days of Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Assistance Programs offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching.

• Up to 4 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave

• $70,000 of Life Insurance

• $1,250 of Tuition Reimbursement

• 401(a) Retirement Plan. If you make a 7% contribution, the City will contribute 9%

• Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses that occur after you leave City employment.

• Optional benefits include:
  • Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Allstate Voluntary Plans
  • Supplemental Term Life
  • Deferred Compensation Plans

01
Do you have a Bachelor's degree or college level course work in any of the following:

• Environmental Science
• Environmental Health
• Biological Sciences
• Chemical Sciences
• Physical Sciences
• Natural Resources
• Environmental Education
• Public Health/Community Health
• Public Health Education
• Epidemiology
• Other related field
• None

02
If yes, list degree and course work:
03
Do you have experience in environmental health or lead risk assessment/remediation?

• Yes
• No

04
If yes, please list your employer(s), the length of time you performed these duties, and describe your experience.
05
Do you have experience providing consultation to businesses or individuals?

• Yes
• No

06
If yes, please list your employer(s), the length of time you performed these duties, and describe your experience.
07
Do you have experience developing, implementing and evaluating environmental or community health programs?

• Yes
• No

08
If yes, please list your employer(s), the length of time you performed these duties, and describe your experience.
09
Do you have experience developing and managing community collaborations, partnerships, or committees?

• Yes
• No

10
If yes, please list your employer(s), the length of time you performed these duties, and describe your experience.
11
Do you have experience developing and presenting training or educational information to groups?

• Yes
• No

12
Do you have experience writing and managing grants, grant reports, and grant finances?

• Yes
• No

13
If yes, please list your employer(s), the length of time you performed these duties, and describe your experience.
14
Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

15
If yes, please list for verification purposes, the state that issued the license, your driver's license number, the date of issuance, and the expiration date.
16
Position requires the candidate to obtain registration as a Provisional Environmental Health Specialist by the State of Nebraska within one (1) month of appointment. The requirements for registration are: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and has satisfactorily completed at least 45 quarter hours or 30 semester hours in the basic sciences. Candidate will be required to submit a certified copy of their transcripts at the time of interview. Are you able to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

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