Environmental Health Specialist I - Disease Prevention

Environmental Health Specialist I - Disease Prevention

Salary

$26.07 - $33.29 Hourly

Location

Lincoln, NE

Job Type

Full time/probationary or status

Job Number

202600454

Department

Health Department

Division

Environmental Public Health

Opening Date

08/25/2026

Closing Date

9/8/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Posting Information

The Lincoln-Lancaster Countys Disease Prevention Section is looking for an outgoing, self-motivated individual to be part of a team with the goal of protecting and promoting the Public Health. This position will be responsible for public health protection work primarily in the Food Safety Section. Primary duties will include conducting food establishment inspections, foodborne illness prevention, education, investigations, and providing food safety technical assistance to licensed food establishments and food employees. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

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 be registered as a Provisional Registered Environmental Health Specialist in the State of Nebraska within one (1) month of appointment. 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.

Full-time, M - F; 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 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

CONFIDENTIALITY DISCLOSURE AND APPLICATION COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGMENT: This application process uses a combination of automated and hand scoring of all application materials against screening criteria that have been established by the employer. 1. I understand that if I have not completely and fully answered all application questions and/or supplemental questions with details, I may not receive full credit for my education and/or experience. 2. Further, I understand that merely referring to my resume (e.g. "see resume" in lieu of providing detailed responses) is not sufficient for purposes of ensuring accurate application evaluation. 3. All employers, work and volunteer experience, and education described in the following Supplemental Questions must also be listed on the application. 4. I understand that I am responsible for the accuracy and completeness of my application and my responses to the supplemental questions.

• Yes
• No

02

This 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. Candidates 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

03

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

04

Do you have a bachelors degree with major coursework in one of the following:

• Public Health
• Physical/Biological Sciences
• Environmental Health
• Environmental Sciences/Engineering
• Related field (please specify)
• None

05

List related field and number of semester hours you have completed in each area listed.

06

Do you have experience as an Environmental Health Specialist or as a Sanitarian?

• Yes
• No

07

If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience.

08

If yes, please describe examples of your work experience.

09

Indicate if you have work experience with the following software.

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Teams
• Microsoft Outlook
• Inspection Software (please list)
• No experience

10

If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience.

11

If yes, please list your skill level and describe your work experience.

12

Do you have an educational background in food science, microbiology, epidemiology, or food safety and sanitation?

• Yes
• No

13

If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience.

14

If yes, please list the relevant classes or training courses completed.

15

Do you have work experience in food safety and sanitation?

• Yes
• No

16

If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience.

17

If yes, please describe examples of your work experience.

18

Do you have experience providing technical consultation to businesses or individuals?

• Yes
• No

19

If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience.

20

If yes, please describe examples of your work experience.

21

Do you have experience giving educational presentations?

• Yes
• No

22

If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience.

23

If yes, please describe examples of your work experience including the types of presentations.

24

Do you have experience in environmental enforcement activities?

• Yes
• No

25

If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience.

26

If yes, please describe examples of your work experience.

27

Are you fluent in a language other than English?

• Yes
• No

28

If yes, please list the language(s) and describe your experience including your level of proficiency on a scale of 1-10.

29

As a condition of employment for this position, you must at all times be legally licensed to operate a motor vehicle. Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

30

For verification purposes, please list the state that issued the license and your drivers license number. (Note: a drivers license check will only be conducted on the top applicant.)

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