Environmental Compliance &Regulatory Specialist

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Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes:March 2, 2025

Required documents uploaded by:March 2, 2025

Kansas Department of Health and Environment:

Our agency is led by Secretary Janet Stanek, who was appointed by Gov. Kelly in Dec 2021. KDHE is comprised of three divisions: Public Health, Environment, and Health Care Finance (which includes the State’s Medicaid program, KanCare). We are the only agency in the nation to have these three entities under one roof which allows us to take a holistic approach to improving and protecting the health and well-being of all Kansans.

About The Position

Who can apply: Anyone (External)

Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available)

Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Compensation:

• Hourly Pay Range: $22.16-$24.48
• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.
  
  

Employment Benefits

Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

Sick & Vacation leave

Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

Fitness Centers in select locations

Employee discounts with the STAR Program

Retirement And Deferred Compensation Programs

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Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

This position (K0235306) Compliance Inspections:A. Performs inspections and evaluations of complex solid and hazardous waste facilities to determine compliance with federal and state environmental statutes and regulations.B. Reports: Compiles and analyzes inspection and technical data collected during inspections, interprets findings, and prepares inspection or other technical reports, correspondence, and support documentation as needed. Submit reports through District Environmental Administrator (DEA) within 30 calendar days of initial inspection. Provide facility with inspection results upon completion of inspection or in writing within 7 calendar days. Where appropriate, telephonic notification of inspection results may be used.C. Follow-up: Reviews corrective action plans and interprets facility actions to return to compliance. Track compliance efforts by facilities and follows-up corrective actions within 10 calendar days of compliance deadlines. When facilities fail to come into compliance after deadline, determines when necessary to refer to DEA for consideration.D. Waste Inspector Training: Completes BWM training requirements for solid and hazardous waste. Obtains OSHA 40-hour training and remains certified with annual refresher training for hazardous site work.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

Complaint Investigations:Performs special investigations of citizen complaints regarding solid and hazardous wastes.Prepares investigation reports within 10 calendar days of responding to complaint.Provides appropriate follow-up to ensure correction of violations of federal or state regulations identified as a result of the investigations.

Technical Assistant and Program Planning:Responds to information requests and provides consultation and technical assistance regarding solid and hazardous waste statutes and regulations.Ensures facilities and individuals requesting assistance understand the regulatory requirements and what measures must be taken for their facilities to comply with the regulatory requirements.Participates in training seminars and workshops for the regulated community.Assists Bureau of Waste Management in drafting and reviewing solid and hazardous waste management policy documents including regulations, technical guidance documents and miscellaneous reports.

Qualifications

• Education:
• High School, GED
• Licensing & Certification:
• Valid Driver's License - Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State
• Minimum Qualifications:
• Two years of experience in an environmental field and/or program.Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental, natural science/resources or agriculture
• Microsoft Office and Lotus Notes
• Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work well with a diverse group of people
• Current 40 Hour HAZWOPER training.
• Inspection experience in a regulatory program.
• Technical work experience in a waste management or environmental field.
• Strong computer skills particularly in Microsoft Office and Lotus Notes
• Experience in industrial and/or mechanical processes.
• Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:
• Within six months of hire, employee must obtain OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training and remain certified with annual refresher training for hazardous waste site work.The employee is required to pass a comprehensive baseline physical that demonstrates the ability to utilize personal protective equipment. The physical will be scheduled by KDHE during the first weeks of employment. Thereafter, the employee is required to pass an annual physical that demonstrates the ability to use personal protective equipment.
  

Recruiter Contact Information

Name: Ariana Paige

Email: Ariana.Paige@ks.gov

Mailing Address:1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612

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How To Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

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How To Claim Disability Hiring Preference

Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

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PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator

Office of Personnel Services

Landon State Office Building

900 SW Jackson, Rm 401

Topeka, KS 66612

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.