Environmental Health Specialist I
Job description
Full-time, Monday – Friday; 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. Some evenings and weekends may be required.
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 solid waste/nuisance inspections and investigations, with secondary duties including serving on the department emergency response/HAZMAT team and working at Lincoln’s Hazardous Waste Center and collection events. Professional development and training in managing hazardous materials will be provided by employer.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 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.
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 driver’s license.
To be eligible for insurance benefits, employees must work at least 30 hours per week.
To be eligible for the retirement plan, employees must work at least 20 hours per week.
Temporary, seasonal, and unclassified employees are not eligible for benefits.
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