NEPA Specialist

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency :

Transportation - Agency 27

Location : Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate : $33.226

Job Posting :

JR2025-00020194 NEPA Specialist (Open)

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

10-30-2025

Job Description :

The Nebraska Department of Transportation is seeking a NEPA Specialist to join the Project Development team. As a NEPA Specialist, you will work with an interdisciplinary team of professionals to ensure consideration of the environment during the transportation planning process. This position plays a vital role in documenting environmental decisions and ensuring NDOT compliance with established rules, regulations, and procedures. Our team of environmental specialists and technical experts provides a supportive and collaborative work environment that offers many opportunities to learn and grow professionally.

We reward our employee's hard work with a friendly and supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package that includes :

• State-matched retirement contribution of 156%
• 13 paid holidays
• Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
• Military leave
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Dependent tuition reimbursement program with partnering Nebraska community colleges
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• 79% employer-paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• 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
• Job security and stability, even during times of economic hardship
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fun, inviting teammates
• Free parking

If unable to fill at the Highway Environmental Biologist II level, NDOT will consider applicants at the Highway Environmental Biologist I level.

Highway Environmental Biologist I pay range is $28.893 - $42.592 per hour. The pay rate may be commensurate with education and / or experience within fiscal constraints, if approved.

Highway Environmental Biologist II pay range is $33.226 - $48.979 per hour. The pay rate may be commensurate with education and / or experience within fiscal constraints, if approved.

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Preferred Qualifications :

Other : Regular and reliable attendance is required.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

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.

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