Environmental Health Specialist Nuisance/ Solid Waste

City of Lincoln & Lancaster County; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department is seeking a self-motivated environmental health professional to conduct inspections and investigations to protect public health. The role includes work at the Hazardous Waste Center and at collection events, with potential service on the emergency response/HAZMAT team.

The position is full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, with some evenings and weekends required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in environmental science, environmental health, environmental engineering, or biological, chemical or physical sciences; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be registered as a Provisional Registered Environmental Health Specialist in the State of Nebraska within one month of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and investigations as part of protecting public health.
• Work at Lincoln's Hazardous Waste Center and at collection events.
• May serve on the department emergency response/HAZMAT team.
• Full-time, Monday–Friday; 8:00 AM–4:30 PM; some evenings and weekends may be required.

Skills

Environmental health knowledge

Inspection skills

Investigation skills

Public health awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Environmental Health/Engineering

Job description

The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department, Waste Management and Hazardous Materials Section, is looking for an outgoing, self-motivated individual to be a part of a team with the goal of protecting and promoting the Public's Health.

Primary duties will include conducting inspections, investigations, working at Lincoln's Hazardous Waste Center and collection events, and may serve on the department emergency response/HAZMAT team.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in environmental science, environmental health, environmental engineering, or biological, chemical or physical sciences; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills.

Necessary Special Requirements

Must have a valid driver's license. Must be registered as a Provisional Registered Environmental Health Specialist in the State of Nebraska within one (1) month of appointment.

Full-time, Monday - Friday; 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. Some evenings and weekends may be required.

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