Air Quality & Solid Waste Inspector

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is hiring a full-time Air Quality & Solid Waste Inspector. The role involves conducting inspections to ensure compliance with environmental regulations, preparing reports, and tracking corrective actions. The position offers flexible schedules and benefits, with a pay range of $22.16-$24.48 per hour. Applications are open to anyone, and the job location is in Kansas, indicating it is not remote.
Job Posting

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes:April 2, 2025

Required documents uploaded by: April 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 range 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 (K0235313)

Performs inspections and evaluations of Class I, Class II, MACT, and B sources as assigned in annual Work Plan to determine compliance with federal and state regulations.Conducts inspections of Open Burn sites and analyzes/issues Open Burn site authorizations when appropriate.Provide Method 9 (opacity) oversight and occasionally samples, monitors, and conducts air tests (RATAs).Compiles and analyzes inspection findings and monitoring records to interpret and document compliance status.Inspection report documentation is conducted in accord with established work plan protocols and contains detailed narratives, photographic evidence, analytical results, and related information verifying compliance determinations.Follows up compliance issues by tracking and monitoring status of corrective actions implemented and determines when to refer to the District Environmental Administrator (DEA) for issuance of Letters of Warning.As required, serves as a witness in administrative hearings or enforcement proceedings.

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

Performs inspections and evaluation of permitted solid waste facilities to determine compliance with federal and state environmental statutes and regulations.Compile inspection and technical data to prepare reports and correspondence.Submit inspection reports through the supervisor 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. Reviews corrective action plans and evaluates facility actions to return to compliance.Track compliance efforts by facilities and follow-up corrective actions within 10 calendar days of compliance deadlines.When facilities fail to come into compliance after deadline, refer to the District Environmental Administrator (DEA) for consideration.Completes BWM training requirements for solid waste.

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:
• Bachelor's degree in natural, environmental, or agricultural sciences may be substituted for experience.
• Two years of experience in an environmental field and/or program.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or natural sciences
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
• Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
• Excellent oral communication skills
• Industrial background experience
• Ability to work well with a diverse group of people
• Inspection experience
• Experience in preparing and writing inspection reports and technical correspondence
• Post Offer Qualifications:
• Prior to the end of the training period, incumbent must obtain OSHA 40-hour Hazwoper training and remain certified with annual refresher training for hazardous site work.Incumbent must also achieve and maintain EPA Method 9 Opacity Certification on a semi-annual basis.

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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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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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.

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