Environmental Specialist

The State of Kansas is hiring an Environmental Specialist for a full-time position in Shawnee, KS. Responsibilities include conducting investigations related to air quality compliance, source testing, and providing technical assistance on environmental regulations. The role involves fieldwork and office tasks, with flexible schedules available. The position offers a salary range of $25.68-$28.31 per hour and includes comprehensive benefits.
Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes: April 15, 2025

Required documents uploaded by: April 15, 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 : $25.68-$28.31
• 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 (K0232036)

In coordination with other professional staff within the Air Compliance and Enforcement Section, conducts complex field and office investigations and determinations related to source testing and compliance determinations with specific state and federal air quality control regulations and statutes, and state air permits. Source testing/RATAs require demonstration of compliance with applicable air pollutant emission limitations contained within state/federal regulations. Job duties include conducting on-site source testing observations to assure testing/RATA protocols are followed, sampling procedures are met, and EPA reference test methods are followed as applicable, under the NSPS, NESHAP, MACT, Part 75 Acid Rain, and RACT regulations. Participates in pre-testing meetings to review test protocols and site-specific issues and concerns, with the source and third-party testing contractors. Reviews mid-level to higher complexity testing/RATA test results submitted to the agency, for accuracy of scientific calculations of test results, and to determine if testing/RATA results has demonstrated compliance.

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

Provide mid-level to complex consultations and technical assistance to the regulated community, other governmental agencies, and the public on specific environmental regulations related to the MACT, NESHAP, HON, Area MACT, NSPS, and RACT regulations. Compiles, analyzes, and interprets regulatory compliance reports and documents submitted by the regulated community to demonstrate compliance with these applicable air quality regulations. Prepare scientific reports, correspondence and support documents for supervisor or other section staff with the air compliance and enforcement section. Provides assistance to the other sections within BOA on the state and federal regulations listed above, as requested by the supervisor.

Qualifications Education : Bachelor’s Degree 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 a related natural science Preferred Qualifications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access Proofreading, editing, attention to detail Experience related to industrial pollution control equipment or systems Experience interpreting environmental laws and regulations Experience preparing environmental or technical reports Experience performing environmental inspections or investigations Experience performing environmental audits or surveys Experience with industrial facilities

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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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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