What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Compliance & Regulatory Specialist position at Kansas Department of Health and Environment?
Job Posting
Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy
Job Posting closes:April 10, 2025
Required documents uploaded by: April 10, 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:
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
Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…
Position Summary & Responsibilities
Position Summary:
The position (K0242336)
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) Storage Tank Section is seeking a friendly and positive-minded candidate to fill our Environmental Compliance & Regulatory Specialist position in Topeka, KS. This position is an entry-level position that would be perfectly suited for someone looking to start their career in the environmental field, as well as a more experienced candidate looking for a career change. This position works a 40-hour work week Monday through Friday but would be eligible to work from home for up to two days per week after the first six months of employment.
KDHE provides employees with a friendly work environment and opportunities to grow their career in the environmental field. KDHE also provides State benefits that include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as retirement accounts.
This position acts as the lead worker for the administration of the KDHE Storage Tank Enforcement Policy. This position works closely with KDHE legal staff in drafting of enforcement actions for underground storage tank (UST) facilities that are out of compliance with state and federal regulations and keeps track of the status of these enforcement actions. This position also acts as the compliance manager for a specific set of UST facilities to review permitting and compliance paperwork and issue permits once all violations have been corrected. This position communicates daily with the regulated community to assist them with tank compliance and permitting issues. This position acts as the backup lead worker for processing new UST installations and organizing UST permit renewal applications. Multiple training opportunities are available to fortify the applicant's technical abilities.
Conducts detailed reviews of inventory control and release detection records at facilities for permitting purposes or if the primary means of release detection has failed, or increased scrutiny is required for the detection of small-scale releases, or other special circumstances.If the primary method of release detection has failed, completes such reviews within 10 working days of receipt of inventory control and release detection records.Permits site according to requirements for regulations and compliance items.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Act as a lead worker for the administration of the KDHE Bureau of Storage Tank Enforcement Policy.This entails research of applicable state and federal regulations, as well as scientific and technical reports to determine compliance and subsequent course of action for violations; holding enforcement meetings with industry; work closely with KDHE legal staff in drafting of enforcement actions such as Administrative Orders (AO) and Consent Agreements and Final Orders (CAO); develop and maintain the database used for tracking of enforcement actions to ensure compliance with state and federal storage tank regulations is restored.
Qualifications
Name: Ariana Paige
Email: Ariana.Paige@ks.gov
Mailing Address:1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612
Job Application Process
Required Documents For This Application To Be Complete
Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page
Transcripts
DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application
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.
Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference
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.
Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference
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.
Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy
Job Posting closes:April 10, 2025
Required documents uploaded by: April 10, 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 range depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.
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
Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…
Position Summary & Responsibilities
Position Summary:
The position (K0242336)
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) Storage Tank Section is seeking a friendly and positive-minded candidate to fill our Environmental Compliance & Regulatory Specialist position in Topeka, KS. This position is an entry-level position that would be perfectly suited for someone looking to start their career in the environmental field, as well as a more experienced candidate looking for a career change. This position works a 40-hour work week Monday through Friday but would be eligible to work from home for up to two days per week after the first six months of employment.
KDHE provides employees with a friendly work environment and opportunities to grow their career in the environmental field. KDHE also provides State benefits that include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as retirement accounts.
This position acts as the lead worker for the administration of the KDHE Storage Tank Enforcement Policy. This position works closely with KDHE legal staff in drafting of enforcement actions for underground storage tank (UST) facilities that are out of compliance with state and federal regulations and keeps track of the status of these enforcement actions. This position also acts as the compliance manager for a specific set of UST facilities to review permitting and compliance paperwork and issue permits once all violations have been corrected. This position communicates daily with the regulated community to assist them with tank compliance and permitting issues. This position acts as the backup lead worker for processing new UST installations and organizing UST permit renewal applications. Multiple training opportunities are available to fortify the applicant's technical abilities.
Conducts detailed reviews of inventory control and release detection records at facilities for permitting purposes or if the primary means of release detection has failed, or increased scrutiny is required for the detection of small-scale releases, or other special circumstances.If the primary method of release detection has failed, completes such reviews within 10 working days of receipt of inventory control and release detection records.Permits site according to requirements for regulations and compliance items.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Act as a lead worker for the administration of the KDHE Bureau of Storage Tank Enforcement Policy.This entails research of applicable state and federal regulations, as well as scientific and technical reports to determine compliance and subsequent course of action for violations; holding enforcement meetings with industry; work closely with KDHE legal staff in drafting of enforcement actions such as Administrative Orders (AO) and Consent Agreements and Final Orders (CAO); develop and maintain the database used for tracking of enforcement actions to ensure compliance with state and federal storage tank regulations is restored.
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, agricultural or natural sciences/resources.
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
- Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
- Public Speaking
- Experience in working with state or federal UST regulations, along with experience with UST and AST
- Technical Writing
- Database Experience
- Post Offer Qualifications:
- Within the first year of employment, the incumbent must pass a physical exam that certifies the individual can work in the necessary protective gear.
Name: Ariana Paige
Email: Ariana.Paige@ks.gov
Mailing Address:1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612
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- Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
- Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
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- Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
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Required Documents For This Application To Be Complete
Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page
Transcripts
DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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.
Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference
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.
Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference
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.
Salary : $22 - $24
