Environmental Compliance/Regulatory Specialist - Saline, United States - State of Kansas

Description

Job Posting

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

• Job Posting closes: May 13, 2024
• Required documents uploaded by: May 13, 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.

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: $ $23.82
• 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

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information...

Position Summary & Responsibilities


Position Summary:
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The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has an Environmental Compliance/Regulatory Specialist opening in Salina. This Water Program position is in the Salina District office, north central district includes 17 counties. Perform inspections of public water supply systems and wastewater facilities to document compliance. Investigate complaints. Research and decision-making skills utilized in completing work. Document field findings in written reports and work to ensure environmental compliance is achieved.

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

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. 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.

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.

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 District Environmental Administrator (DEA) for referral to the BOW for potential enforcement.

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. 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 explains 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.

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.

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 environmental, agricultural or natural sciences/resources.
• Experience working in the water or wastewater industry.
• Experience conducting regulatory inspections and preparing technical reports.
• Knowledge of the principles of water quality and pollution prevention.
• Experience collecting water and/or soil samples and reading laboratory analytical reports.
• Ability to work well with a diverse group of people.
• Excellent oral and communication skills.
• Proofreading, editing, attention to detail.
• Microsoft Office and Lotus Notes.

Recruiter Contact Information

• Name: Ashley Webb
• Email:

Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612

Job Application Process

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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.
• Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.
• Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.
• Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
• Email - sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page
• Notifications - view the Careers> My Job Notifications page

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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

Helpful Resources at "How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents"

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 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

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.