Environmental Specialist II - Grants

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Water, Energy, and Environment - Agency 84

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$25.686

Job Posting:

JR2025-00018750 Environmental Specialist II - Grants (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

09-03-2025

Job Description:

This position conducts complex on-site energy efficiency inspections to ensure completion, appropriateness, and quality of energy efficiency measures. Performs advanced safety diagnostic testing to detect areas of non-conformance and limit potential health and safety issues caused by energy efficiency improvements. This is technical work involved in implementing energy efficiency measures under the state energy conservation and weatherization assistance programs. Energy management consultation is provided to owners of eligible facilities; perform related work as required
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Are you passionate about preserving, enhancing, and protecting Nebraska’s environment? If so, please consider a career with the State of Nebraska at the Department of Water, Energy & Environment (DWEE). At DWEE, employees have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team of mission-focused individuals tasked with maintaining, restoring, and enhancing the quality of Nebraska’s air, land, water, and efficient renewable energy use. Some of the things you can look forward to as an employee of DWEE:
• A new modern building in Fallbrook with free onsite parking
• Easily accessible from I-80
• 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!

You will serve as a Technical Monitor in the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). WAP is funded with US Department of Energy (DOE), US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Low Income Heating and Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). You will be responsible for providing technical oversight over the Nebraska Weatherization Assistance Subgrantees. This position provides essential on-site energy efficiency inspections to ensure completion, appropriateness, and quality of energy efficiency measures. Performs advanced safety diagnostic testing to detect areas of non-conformance and limit potential health and safety issues caused by energy efficiency improvements. You will also be responsible for reviewing and understanding federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations associated with the Weatherization program. You will also assist with providing technical training.


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) • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Health Savings Account • Flexible Spending Accounts • Life and AD&D Insurance • Tuition Assistance* • LinkedIn Learning Access to 16,000+ On-Demand 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.

For a complete listing of job duties, requirements, and to apply, go to statejobs.nebraska.gov & Handshake, UNL Engineering Department

“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 and address of position: 245 Fallbrook Blvd – Suite 100 – Lincoln, NE
Work schedule: Monday – Friday – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Flexible schedule, 10-hour workdays allowed after six-month probation and/or with management approval.

 

Job Duties:

• Monitors and assists Community Action Partnership (CAP) and non-profit agencies contracting with the DWEE, as sub-grantees under the federal low-income Weatherization Assistance Program; reviews records and conducts on-site inspection of jobs completed; assists in solving problems regarding special weatherization situations and also the regulatory processes of the program.
• Verifies work performed against project plans and Building Check and Job Orders.
• Reviews and verifies accuracy of internal energy audits conducted by sub-grantees.
• Refers to Standard Work Specifications, which are included in the Nebraska Field Guide and Installation Standards to ensure improvements are made in compliance with the applicable code, local jurisdiction, or industry standard.
• Verifies and confirms that the work performed is in compliance with State, Federal and local guidelines.
• Utilizes diagnostic tools and conducts field measurements to evaluate the energy efficiency of a home or facility and identify areas for savings.
• Utilizes diagnostic tools to conduct health and safety tests of residences and facilities.
• Prepare professional reports, on the basis of on-site inspections, to provide a structural analysis and specific recommendations for energy use improvement. Gathers and analyzes data pertinent to the monitoring and evaluation of energy programs.
• Formulates corrective actions for health risks realized as a result of investigations and/or inspections.
• Monitors implementation of corrective actions and implementation schedules to insure resolution of problem situations.
• Contacts private firms, citizen groups and individuals to encourage participation in energy conservation programs.
• Performs related work as required.

 

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 or a related field. Experience may substitute for education or a year-for-year basis. Experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.

Other :

• Incumbents must possess a Quality Control Inspector (QCI) Certification issued by Building Performance Institute, Inc., or have the ability to obtain QCI certification within 9 months of hire date as a condition of continued employment.
• Valid driver’s license or ability to provide independent transportation
• Ability to travel with occasional overnight stays
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to climb a 20-foot ladder
• Ability to climb, bend and stoop
• Ability to walk on muddy, icy, uneven terrains and steep slopes to accomplish tasks
• Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.

• Must submit a resume or list on the application specific detailed experience relevant to the position in years and months

• Must submit a current list of at least professional references (previous employers) with valid telephone numbers

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:  building types and systems that use energy; residential and commercial design and mechanical operations; construction methods, materials, and practices; data collection, analysis, organization, and report preparation processes; energy issues and trends; state and federal regulations pertaining to energy conservation programs; energy conservation concepts; technical and engineering processes.

Ability to:  communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; work with a variety of people with diverse interests and backgrounds; use customer service focus with integrity and respect; present new ideas and observations to a variety of people in an easily understood manner; work effectively with intergovernmental agencies, utility companies, and other organizations; assemble and analyze large quantities of data, prepare professional reports and present information effectively; analyze situations individually and organize information to reach and make appropriate decisions; plan, conduct and evaluate workshops.

Skill in:  carrying out research projects through completion; mathematical and statistical functions; technical writing and public relations; record keeping and organizing information.

 

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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