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Hiring Agency:
Water, Energy, and Environment - Agency 84
Location:
Lincoln, NE
Hiring Rate:
$32.923
Job Posting:
JR2026-00025565 Environmental Supervisor - Drinking Water (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
05-12-2026
Job Description:
The Environmental Supervisor administers the Drinking Water Monitoring and Compliance Section under complex federal and state statutes and regulations requiring the application of broad management practices, while using significant judgment to interpret and apply appropriate policies, regulations and guidelines. This position will oversee the programs necessary to implement the Nebraska Safe Drinking Water Act and associated regulation Title 179, as well as activities to satisfy the requirements under the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act.
Before we dive into what we need, let us show off what you get!
• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave equating to 24 days your first year, accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% (that's not a typo!) state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the state
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and development based on your career aspirations
• Fun, inviting teammates
• A safe and secure environment
At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!
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 may be allowed with management approval.
Job Duties:
- Manage the program and supervise staff. This position will be expected to mentor and guide staff to ensure protection of public health through the implementation of the Safe Drinking Water Program. Ensure that staff are properly trained and on task. Establish goals and regularly work with staff to achieve these goals.
- Manage the program budget to ensure that funds are properly expended and that transactions are properly documented and within budget limits. Coordinate with the Division to get a clear representation of the budget expenditures.
- Coordinate with other Divisions to ensure that impacts from the Drinking Water Division are considered when making decisions. Evaluate the impact of the decisions on those we serve by considering the risk to public health and the environment as well as affordability for those citizens we serve.
- Represent the program at state and national events and participate as a member of several associations. Responsible for monitoring proposed changes to federal requirements for the Drinking Water Program. Ensure that the program is in compliance with the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act.
- Must be an effective communicator and be able to present information on Department activities to groups and individuals on a federal, state, and local level.
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, hydrology, community and regional planning, or a related field AND two years of professional experience in a related field. Plus, experience leading and/or supervising others related to environmental programs. Experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications: Excellent leadership, public relations and public speaking skills, provides professional and courteous customer service internally and with the public, ability to adapt and change priorities quickly; Creative problem-solving skills: Excellent technical writing skills; Ability to manage multiple on-going projects with proper time management skills; experience leading the development and implementation of programs or complex projects.
Other (Required For This Position):
- A resume with relevant information with your experience clearly listed as it pertains to this position.
- Valid driver’s license or the ability to provide independent transportation.
- Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.
- Submit a current list of at least three professional references (previous employers) with valid telephone numbers and email
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of: the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), Public Water Systems, Wellhead Protection, Source Water Protection and NAC Title 179.
Skill in: process improvement, data management and assessment and budget management, grant and contract development and implementation
Ability to: manage, track, and report SDWA monitoring and compliance of public water systems, supervise a team of professional compliance officers, represent the Department at conferences, workshops, and meetings, assist with emergency situations, and oversee special projects, follow and enforce agency policies and procedures equitably.
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Benefits
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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.
