Environmental Health Specialist I (City)

Environmental Health Specialist I (City) Salary $26.07 - $33.29 Hourly Location Lincoln, NE Job Type Full time/probationary or status Job Number 202600282 Department Health Department Division Environmental Public Health Opening Date 05/14/2026 Closing Date 5/24/2026 11:59 PM Central Description Benefits Questions Job Posting Information Environmental Health Specialist I - Water Well and Vector Surveillance Programs The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department's Water Quality Section is seeking an individual to work in the Water Well and Vector Surveillance Programs. This individual should be a self-starter, reliable, detail-oriented, have strong customer service skills, and be team oriented with a focus on protecting public health and the environment. Primary duties will include conducting water well inspections, issuing water well construction permits, vector surveillance activities, and investigating water quality complaints. This position may assist with conducting swimming pool inspections, work at Lincoln's Hazardous Waste Center, or other relevant duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications/Necessary Special Requirements Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in environmental science, environmental health, environmental engineering, biological, chemical, or physical sciences; or equivalent. Must have at least 45 quarter credit hours or 30 semester credit hours in the basic sciences. May be required to hold a registration/certification specifically applicable to the area of work:

Outdoor/Indoor Air Quality, Waste Management, or Water Quality :

Registered Environmental Health Specialist (NEHA, State); Professional Geologist (State); Certified Hazardous Materials Manager; Certified Industrial Hygienist (ABIH); or equivalent.

Food Safety:

Registered Environmental Health Specialist (NEHA, State); or equivalent.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid driver's license when operating a vehicle may be necessary to the satisfactory performance of assigned duties for some positions within this classification. Hours

FULL TIME

; M - F; 8AM - 4:30PM. Some evenings and weekends may be required. 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 Indicate if you have a Bachelor's degree(s) with major coursework in any of the following (check all that apply). In the space provided, please list your degree(s), including the college/university from which the degree(s) was obtained. Bachelor's degree Master's degree Environmental Science Environmental Health Environmental Engineering Biological Sciences Chemical Sciences Physical Sciences 02 List degree(s) and describe related coursework from question 1: 03 If you made 1 or more selection in Question 1, skip to Question 3. If you do not have a Bachelor's degree in one of the fields listed in Question 1, but have significant coursework in one of those areas (i.e., at least 45 quarter hours or 30 credit hours), please describe your coursework, including number of credit hours.

Describe major coursework:

04 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 natural 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 05 I understand this position also requires that the employee be certified as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist by the State of Nebraska when qualified. Acknowledge 06 Do you have experience in Environmental Health? Yes No 07 If yes, please describe examples from your application where you acquired this experience. 08 Do you have experience related to interpreting and applying water quality or environmental regulations? Yes No 09 If yes, please describe examples from your application where you acquired this experience. 10 Do you have experience providing technical assistance to businesses or individuals? Yes No 11 If yes, please describe examples from your application where you acquired this experience. 12 Do you have experience working with members of the public in an educational manner? Yes No 13 If yes, please describe examples from your application where you acquired this experience. 14 Do you have knowledge of environmental enforcement activities? Yes No 15 If yes, please describe examples from your application where you acquired this experience and topics covered. 16 Do you have experience working in a team-oriented work environment? Yes No 17 If yes, please describe examples from your application where you acquired this experience. 18 Please list the various computer programs/software/technologies you are proficient with and brief description of your use. 19 Are you fluent in a language other than English? Yes No 20 If yes, please list the languages(s) and describe your experience including your level of proficiency. 21 Do you have a valid driver's license? Yes No 22 If yes, please identify state that issued the license, and provide your driver's license number, the date of issuance, and the expiration date for verification purposes. 23 I understand that in order to fulfill the duties associated with this position, I may be required to climb stairs or ladders, be exposed to hostile environmental conditions (e.g., heat, cold, chemical odors, etc.), work at height, maneuver in tight workspaces, have the manual dexterity to perform monitoring, testing and physical ability to carry the necessary equipment to conduct assigned responsibilities. Acknowledge Required Question Employer City of Lincoln/Lancaster County Address 555 South 10th Street, Room 302 Lincoln, Nebraska, 68508 Phone (402) 441-7597 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/lincolnne/default.cfm