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Do you want to make a difference right now and for future generations?

The Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality was created with the passage of the Nebraska Environmental Protection Act in 1971. As the Department has continued to grow, its ongoing mission has remained the same — the protection of Nebraska’s air, land and water resources. Presently, the Agency is authorized a staffing level of 217 full-time employees.


Job NameClosing DatePosition Number
Office Specialist - NPDES & State Permits09/23/202425247271
Environmental Specialist II - DW Field Services Section09/23/202460019005
Attorney I, II or III09/26/2024084-76203
Engineer - Waste Permit Section10/03/2024084-12220
Environmental Specialist II - Groundwater Section10/03/2024084-12127
Environmental Specialist II - Energy Grants Project Manager10/10/2024084-81902



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www.statejobs.nebraska.gov
If you are interested in applying for a position with Environmental Quality, please go to the State Personnel website to complete the Application form On-line (preferred method) or go to State Personnel at 301 Centennial Mall South to submit an application.



Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality
1200 "N" Street, Suite 400
PO Pox 98922
Lincoln, Nebraska 68509
(402) 471-2186