PWS & Wastewater Inspector

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is hiring a full-time PWS & Wastewater Inspector. Responsibilities include conducting compliance inspections of water treatment facilities, analyzing data, preparing reports, and ensuring corrective actions for deficiencies. The position offers a flexible Monday-Friday schedule and benefits such as medical coverage, paid leave, and retirement programs. The job is based in Kansas and is open to external applicants.
Job Posting

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes:April 22, 2025

Required documents uploaded by: April 22, 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 (K0231892)

Public Water Supply Compliance Inspections A.Performs inspections of a wide variety of ground water and surface water drinking water treatment facilities to determine compliance with federal and state statutes and regulations and to protect public health.Evaluates monitoring data collected by the PWS to ensure data demonstrates compliance with MCLs and other requirements. B. Analyzes operational protocols and collects and compiles monitoring data to prepare reports and correspondence.Completes all inspection reports using SWIFT.Submits inspection reports to the facility and the Bureau of Water within 20 working days of initial inspection. C. Using professional discretion collects samples for submittal to the KDHE laboratory to demonstrate concerns and deficiencies observed throughout the inspection and potentially to support enforcement referrals. D.Tracks significant deficiencies to ensure they are corrected within 45 days. Evaluates corrective actions through on-site inspection, or oral or electronic communication. Updates SWIFT to document correction of deficiencies. Elevates issues of non-compliance to the DEA for referral to the BOW for potential enforcement.

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

Wastewater Treatment Facility Compliance Inspections A. Performs inspections of a wide variety of municipal, commercial and industrial wastewater treatment facilities to determine compliance with the facility’s operating permit, and state and federal regulations and statutes and to protect public health. Evaluates monitoring data collected by the facility to ensure data demonstrates compliance with permit effluent limits.B. Analyzes plant operational protocols and collects and compiles monitoring data for the preparation of inspection reports and facility correspondence. Prepares inspection report and correspondence to the facility, which explain inspection findings including violations or deficiencies which require corrective action. Establishes compliance deadlines for corrective actions. Submits inspection reports and correspondence to the facility and BOW within 20 working days of the inspection.C. Using professional discretion collects samples for submittal to the KDHE laboratory to demonstrate concerns and deficiencies observed throughout the inspection and potentially to support enforcement referrals.D. Conducts timely follow up on compliance deadlines to ensure corrective actions have been implemented.

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 biological, physical, natural, environmental or agricultural sciences
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
• Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
• Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office
• Experience in a Public Water Supply, Wastewater, or Environmental field
• Inspection experience in a regulatory program
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities

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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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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