Environmental Compliance/Regulatory Specialist II (212718)
Job Title: Environmental Compliance/Regulatory Specialist II
Job ID: 212718
Location: Shawnee County
Job Posting Closes: May 7, 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: $23.31 - $25.68
* 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
The position (K0236454)
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has an Environmental Compliance/Regulatory Specialist II opening in Topeka. The Bureau of Waste Management is seeking an individual who is passionate about environmental protection, enforcing regulations designed to prevent mismanagement of waste and pollution. The successful candidate should have a high level of observation and communication skills, including attention to detail, coaching, and report writing.
The successful candidate will conduct routine compliance inspections at facilities with coordination from district staff, draft inspection reports detailing compliance status and violations observed, and may draft enforcement documents including penalty assessment and Administrative Orders. They will also manage waste tire cleanup efforts, working with local units of government to achieve results.
Job responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
· Conducting compliance evaluation inspections
· Communicating regularly with district staff
· Communicating with the public and local governments
· Managing cleanup funds for waste tire projects
· Documenting violations
· Drafting enforcement related documents
· Providing testimony in administrative hearings
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. Travel, up to 50% of the time, may be required.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Conducts inspections and/or complaint investigations of retail tire dealers and permitted tire processors, monofills, and storage locations to determine compliance with the applicable waste tire statutes and regulations. These unannounced inspections may include a site tour, a review of the waste tire inventory and disposal records, and a review of the permit, if applicable. Performs field evaluations/investigations for waste tire management problems that may have been referred by the district staff or identified internally. These evaluations may be accomplished by interviewing parties involved either by telephone consultation and/or making on-site visits in the field and by reviewing records and other documents collected during the investigation. Conduct inspections and/or complaint investigations of other types of waste tire facilities as directed by the unit chief.
Compiles, analyzes, and interprets all scientific and technical data and information obtained during the inspections and/or enforcement investigation to identify and develop resolutions for each case. Prepares formal enforcement documents for solid waste tire-related cases and provides other litigation support. Drafts enforceable informal settlement agreements using proposals submitted by the respondent (facility) as Supplemental Environmental Projects (SEPs). Provides testimony as a witness in administrative hearings or court proceedings regarding investigations as needed. Tracks and verifies facility’s compliance with the settlement terms and financial obligations of Consent Agreement and Final Order.
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:
- Four years of experience in an environmental field and/or program. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 24 semester hours of course work in the physical and/or biological sciences or engineering.
- Two years of professional experience in the study and resolution of environmental scientific problems.
- Inspection experience and/or enforcement experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of Kansas solid and hazardous waste laws.
- Proofreading, editing, attention to detail.
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access.
Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:
- Prior to employment, selected candidate must demonstrate that their overall health is adequate to utilize personal protective equipment by passing a comprehensive baseline physical scheduled and paid for by KDHE.
Recruiter Contact Information
- Name: Ashley Webb
- Email: Ashley.webb@ks.gov
- Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612
- Please include the Job ID number when emailing.