| Location | Lincoln, NE |
| Salary | $30.13–$40.18 Per Hour |
Environmental Health Specialist II -Environmental Public Health Education
Salary
$30.13 - $40.18 Hourly
Location
Lincoln, NE
Job Type
Full time/probationary or status
Job Number
202600459
Department
Health Department
Division
Environmental Public Health
Opening Date
08/26/2026
Closing Date
9/9/2026 11:59 PM Central
Job Posting Information
This position performs professional environmental health work focused on preventing environmental hazards affecting children, with primary responsibility for the Lead Safe Lincoln Service and additional responsibilities within LLCHD's Child Care Health Program. Lead Safe Lincoln work includes collaborating with families, property owners, contractors, public health professionals, and community partners to prevent childhood lead poisoning; conducting lead inspections and risk assessments; developing scopes of work; conducting clearance activities; and assessing homes of children with lead poisoning to identify and address environmental health concerns. The position will identify best practices and evidence-based strategies, provide education and technical assistance, and accurately interpret and apply applicable Federal, State, and local lead requirements. Child Care Health program responsibilities include conducting routine environmental health inspections of permitted childcare centers; evaluating facility conditions and practices for compliance with local health and safety requirements; documenting findings and corrective actions; conducting follow-up activities; and providing technical assistance and education to childcare operators and staff. The position will contribute to continued improvement of both programs. Seeking an outgoing, team-oriented and customer-focused individual who can build collaborative relationships, work independently in homes and childcare facilities, manage projects and competing priorities, effectively communicate with individuals and groups, interpret environmental health requirements, continuously improve resources, and follow through.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in environmental science, environmental health, environmental engineering, or biological, chemical, physical sciences, public health, public health education, plus 2 years - 4 years' experience in responsible environmental science work or community health education, 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 State of Nebraska driver's license.
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:
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Do you have a Bachelors degree or college level course work in any of the following:
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If yes, list degree and course work:
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Do you have experience in environmental health or lead risk assessment/remediation?
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If yes, please list your employer(s), the length of time you performed these duties, and describe your experience.
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Do you have experience providing consultation to businesses or individuals?
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If yes, please list your employer(s), the length of time you performed these duties, and describe your experience.
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Do you have experience developing, implementing and evaluating environmental or community health programs?
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If yes, please list your employer(s), the length of time you performed these duties, and describe your experience.
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Do you have experience developing and managing community collaborations, partnerships, or committees?
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If yes, please list your employer(s), the length of time you performed these duties, and describe your experience.
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Do you have experience developing and presenting training or educational information to groups?
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Do you have experience writing and managing grants, grant reports, and grant finances?
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If yes, please list your employer(s), the length of time you performed these duties, and describe your experience.
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Do you have a valid driver's license?
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If yes, please list for verification purposes, the state that issued the license, your driver's license number, the date of issuance, and the expiration date.
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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 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?
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