Environmental Compliance/Regulatory Specialist (212771)
Job Title: Environmental Compliance/Regulatory Specialist
Job ID: 212771
Location: Saline County
Job Posting Closes: 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: $21.64 - $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
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Position Summary & Responsibilities
The position (K0240974)
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: Ashley.webb@ks.gov
- Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612
- Please include the Job ID number when emailing.