Environmental Compliance and Regulatory Specialist

About The Position

• Who can apply: External (Open to Anyone)
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Classified
• 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

Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9.

KDHE does not provide sponsorships for this position. E-Verify: Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional information regarding E-Verify, please click here. For additional information regarding Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER) please click here. http://www.kdhe.ks.gov/

Position Summary & Responsibilities

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment – Bureau of Waste Management is seeking an individual who is passionate about environmental protection and enforcing regulations designed to prevent mismanagement of waste and pollution. The successful candidate should have a high level of perception and verbal and written communication skills. The successful candidate will conduct routine compliance inspections at permitted solid waste facilities, hazardous waste generators, and if necessary, respond to citizen complaints all in support of our district staff. They will also draft inspection reports detailing compliance status and violations observed and may draft enforcement documents including penalty assessment and Administrative Orders.

• Conducting compliance evaluation inspections
• Communicating with the regulated community
• Documenting violations
• Reviewing inspection reports for enforcement
• Drafting enforcement related documents
• Providing testimony in administrative hearings

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment offer 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.

• Direct unit staff in preparing formal enforcement documents for violations of the solid and/or hazardous waste management statutes and regulations.
• Serve as Unit Chief of the Compliance and Enforcement Unit, directly supervising the work activities of four staff members.
• The supervisory duties include making work assignments, setting performance standards, conducting personnel evaluations, providing performance feedback to staff, rewarding staff performance appropriately, and communicating effectively.

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 degree in environmental, agricultural or natural sciences/resources and one year of experience in an environmental program/project area
• Preferred Qualifications: 4 years of bachelor’s experience in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
• Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
• Current 40-hour HAZWOPER training
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations relating to solid and hazardous waste management
• Experience conducting solid waste
• One year in hazardous waste or other environmental inspections
• One year’s experience with solid waste, hazardous waste or other environmental enforcement

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.
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Required Documents

• To be complete: Transcripts, DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference), Resume, Cover Letter

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.