Environmental Specialist II - Grants Section

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Hiring Agency:

Environment and Energy - Agency 84

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$25.120

Job Posting:

JR2025-00015916 Environmental Specialist II - Grants Section (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

05-20-2025

Job Description:

Description:
This position conducts complex on-site energy efficiency inspections to ensure completion, appropriateness, and quality of energy efficiency measures. Performs advanced safety diagnostic testing to detect areas of non-conformance and limit potential health and safety issues caused by energy efficiency improvements. This is technical work involved in implementing building energy efficiency measures under the state energy conservation and weatherization assistance programs. Energy management consultation is provided to owners of eligible facilities; performs related work as required

Job Duties:
• Monitors and assists Community Action Partnership (CAP) and non-profit agencies contracting with the NDEE, Energy & Assistance Division as sub-grantees under the federal low-income Weatherization Assistance Program; reviews records and conducts on-site inspection of jobs completed; assists in solving problems regarding special weatherization situations and also the regulatory processes of the program.
• Verifies work performed against project plans and Building Check and Job Orders.
• Reviews and verifies accuracy of internal energy audits conducted by sub-grantees.
• Refers to Standard Work Specifications, which are included in the Nebraska Field Guide and Installation Standards to ensure improvements are made in compliance with the applicable code, local jurisdiction, or industry standard.
• Verifies and confirms that work performed is in compliance with State, Federal and local guidelines.
• Utilizes diagnostic tools and conducts field measurements to evaluate the energy efficiency of a home or facility and identify areas for savings.
• Utilizes diagnostic tools to conduct health and safety tests of residences and facilities.
• Prepares professional reports, on the basis of on-site inspections, to provide a structural analysis and specific recommendations for energy use improvement. Gathers and analyzes data pertinent to the monitoring and evaluation of energy programs.
• Formulates corrective actions for health risks realized as a result of investigations and/or inspections.
• Monitors implementation of corrective actions and implementation schedules to insure resolution of problem situations.
• Contacts private firms, citizen groups and individuals to encourage participation in energy conservation programs.
• Performs related work as required.

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Are you passionate about preserving, enhancing, and protecting Nebraska’s environment? If so, please consider a career with the State of Nebraska at the Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE). At NDEE, employees have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team of mission-focused individuals tasked with maintaining, restoring, and enhancing the quality of Nebraska’s air, land, water, and efficient renewable energy use. Some of the things you can look forward to as an employee of NDEE:
• A modern new building in Fallbrook with free onsite parking
• Easily accessible from I-80
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as one of the largest and most diverse employers in the State
• Flexible work schedules
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Opportunity to work in a productive and creative environment where no two days are ever the same!
• Training and development based on your career aspirations
• Respected as a valued team member.
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What You Will Do
You will serve as a Technical Monitor in the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). WAP is funded with US Department of Energy (DOE), US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Low Income Heating and Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). You will be responsible for providing technical oversight over the Nebraska Weatherization Assistance Subgrantees. This position provides essential on-site energy efficiency inspections to ensure completion, appropriateness, and quality of energy efficiency measures. Performs advanced safety diagnostic testing to detect areas of non-conformance and limit potential health and safety issues caused by energy efficiency improvements. You will also be responsible for reviewing and understanding federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations associated with the Weatherization program. You will also assist with providing technical traini