Air Quality Inspector

About The Position

Who can apply: External (Open to Anyone)

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

Sponsorship: KDHE does not provide sponsorship for this position.

Compensation

Pay Range: $22.38-$24.72

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
• Retail And Deferred Compensation Programs

Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position (K0239079)

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

• PCOMPLIANCE INSPECTIONS, REPORTS, AND FOLLOWUP: Performs inspections and evaluations of Class I, Class II, MACT, and B sources as assigned in annual Work Plan to determine compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Conducts inspections of Open Burn sites and analyzes/issues Open Burn site authorizations when appropriate.
• Provide Method 9 (opacity) oversight and occasionally samples, monitors, and conducts air tests (RATAs).
• Compiles and analyzes inspection findings and monitoring records to interpret and document compliance status.
• Inspetion report documentation is conducted in accordance with established work plan protocols and contains detailed narratives, photographic evidence, analytical results, and related information verifying compliance determinations.
• Follow-ups compliance issues by tracking and monitoring status of corrective actions implemented and determining when to refer to the District Environmental Administrator (DEA) for issuance of Letters of Warning.
• As required, serve as a witness in administrative hearings or enforcement proceedings.

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: Microsoft Office and Lotus Notes Proofreading, editing, attention to detail Environmental, agricultural or natural sciences/resources
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work well with a diverse group of people
• Experience in preparing and writing inspection reports and technical correspondence
• Inspection experience Industrial background experience

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements

• Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas.
• Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a state job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer.
• Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law.
• If you have a missing tax return(s) or owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you.
• The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas.
• The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199.
• https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/tax-clearance/

Recruiter Contact Information

Name: Tracey N. Benson

Email: Tracey.N.Benson@ks.gov

Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580

Topeka, KS 66612