Environmental Specialist

Job Posting

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

• Job Posting closes: June 25, 2024
• Required documents uploaded by: June 25, 2024

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.

http://www.kdhe.ks.gov/

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: $25.05 - $26.31
• 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:

The position (K0245928)

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has an Environmental Specialist opening in Topeka. This position will be with the Bureau of Air, Permitting Unit. Responsibilities include review of construction and operating permit applications, source information, air emission calculations, and other documents provided by permit applicants for compliance with the Clear Air Act federal regulations and Kansas Air Quality Regulations.

A successful candidate will have a bachelor's degree in environmental science, with an emphasis on biology, chemistry, geology or a related natural science major, and have an interest in working in the environmental field. Candidates need not be familiar with air quality regulations to apply. Training with experienced professionals will be provided. In addition to on-the-job training, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment offers a positive work environment with flexible work hours, competitive benefits, a team environment, and work life balance. The typical work week is 40 hours.

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

Review construction and operating air permit applications from assigned facilities for both routine and complex permit approvals, permits, permit renewals and permit modifications. Applications are reviewed to ensure all necessary information is provided. Upon completion of this review a draft permit is developed for the internal concurrence process. Contacts with applicants are for clarification of submitted information, to request additional information, to check source information and to check emission calculations provided by permit applicants. This review also includes checks to see that all appropriate regulations qualify this application for the class of permit requested. Once approvals and permits have been drafted, they are submitted to internal concurrence process. All approvals are reviewed and approved by supervisor.

Develop both routine and complex responses, approvals and air permits, including Class I and Class II Operating permits and construction documents. Permits are developed ensuring adherence to all federal and state regulations and the Bureau of Air policies and procedures. Assure that all statutory, regulatory, contractual and procedural requirements have been satisfied prior to issuance of a permit. Performs quality assurance reviews of permits written by less experienced permit writers and helps mentor new and less experienced. staff in developing and writing permits. Once draft approval or permit has completed the internal concurrence process, the permit is issued to the applicant. All permit documents are reviewed for accuracy by the supervisor and Section Chief.

Qualifications

• Education:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science with an emphasis on biology, chemistry, geology or related natural science.

• 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:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science with an emphasis on biology, chemistry, geology or related natural science.

• Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to exercise judgement and discretion in applying and interpreting departmental policies.

• Knowledge of chemical, biological, and physical characteristics of pollutants.

• Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations relating to air quality.

• Ability to organize scientific data, draw logical conclusions.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

• Proofreading, editing, attention to detail.

• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access.

Recruiter Contact Information

• Name: Ashley Webb

• Email: Ashley.webb@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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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.