Soil and Water Conservation Coordinator
State of Nebraska

Job Info

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The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:
Natural Resources - Agency 29

Location:
Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:
$28.257

Job Posting:
JR2024-00011482 Soil and Water Conservation Coordinator (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
12-07-2024

Job Description:
Do you have a passion for protecting Nebraska's natural resources? Do you love knowing your work makes a difference in your community and state? Are you looking for a work environment that supports developing and applying new skills and technologies? If you answered yes, then we might be the team for you!

We're looking for the next great addition to soil and water conservation efforts at the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources (NeDNR). Our enthusiastic group of dedicated staff provides a supportive and collaborative work environment that offers many opportunities to learn and grow professionally.

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!

Job duties:

• Implementation and education of Nitrogen Reduction Incentive Act, LB1368, and Resilient Soils and Water Quality Act, LB925
• Coordinating stakeholder meetings regarding LB1368 and LB925 activities/developments
• Development of outreach communications for program use (presentations, handouts/guidance documents, social media content, website posts)
• Agency's representative for various events and meetings
• Give presentations/lectures on subject matter concerning LB1368 and LB925 to audiences, natural resources data, and information pertaining to the Department of Natural Resources
• Liaison for Department outreach and stakeholder engagement with Natural Resources Districts and State and Federal entities
• Natural resources data collection, analysis, and interpretation
• Creation and publication of natural resources reports and materials
• Collect data from GIS interactive maps and webpages to analyze trends and insights to implement program and statutory goals and objectives regarding LB1368 and LB925
• Natural resources policy interpretation and management to apply laws, regulations, and policies related to LB1368 and LB925
• Coordinate and host Department events with various local, state, and federal entities
• Other duties as assigned

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. Experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with outreach and stakeholder engagement; ability to clearly convey natural resources data/information to large audiences, computer programming proficiency in Python, MATLAB, R, or Fortran; proficiency in ArcGIS; experience with quantitative or qualitative data collection and analysis and database creation and management; experience in technical writing and communicating complex hydrological data with the public and technical audiences; and experience with creating figures to explain complex concepts.

Other: A valid driver's license. The ability to work overtime and weekends if the need arises. Some travel is required for this position, including occasional overnight travel. When work-related travel is not approved, the employee's work time will be completed at the NeDNR's Fallbrook office.

NeDNR will not sponsor non-immigrant work visas for this position.

knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Hydrogeology, hydrology, natural resource sciences, agricultural sciences, and/or natural resources planning processes, policies, rules, and regulations
• Methods for collection, maintenance, and analysis of technical datasets
• Basic field-scale irrigation and agricultural practices used across Nebraska
• The interconnection of agricultural practices, land use, and the hydrological cycle
• Basic subsurface geology and characteristics of primary/secondary aquifers in Nebraska
• Hydrogeologic processes
• Basic remote sensing techniques and its application of land use/land cover delineation
• Water use measurements and assessment technologies
• Database creation and management
• Statistical and mathematical models as applied to the analysis and interpretation of hydrogeological data
• Project management of the areas above

Skill in:

• Social media content development and publishing
• Public speaking
• Managing large datasets
• Applying analysis techniques
• Synthesizing alternative solutions or conclusions
• Writing and editing publications for a general audience
• Meeting or event planning (in-person and via virtual platforms- Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, etc.)
• Creation of figures and presentations using computer software such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe InDesign, CorelDraw, Prezi, ArcGIS, and/or Geocortex
• Using ArcGIS software to construct, maintain, and distribute File Geodatabases.
• Organizing information and records using tools such as records management systems (e.g., OnBase), Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, OneNote, and intuitive filing structures
• Constructing documentation files that accurately outline methods used to complete projects, such that utilized methods can be easily repeated and evaluated in the future
• ArcGIS Model Builder and/or Python

Ability to:

• Clearly convey technical information to the public and colleagues
• Organize, write, review, and edit technical reports and memorandums, meeting agendas, meeting minutes, outreach materials, and other documents
• Independently compile, and analyze information as necessary to identify, substantiate, and solve a scientific or technical problem and prepare reports based on that analysis
• Effectively develop workplans, ensuring adherence to project deadlines
• Efficiently self-manage and operate in a remote setting/virtual workplace
• Improve skill deficiencies/interest in developing said skills with on-the-job training
• Interpret data obtained from instruments and equipment
• Read, interpret, and apply Nebraska's laws, rules and regulations, and integrated management plans
• Apply critical thinking skills and logic
• Select, compile, and analyze information as necessary to identify, substantiate, and solve a scientific or technical problem
• Communicate technical information to other technical experts and the general public through presentations and technical reports

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

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.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

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