Engineering Associate

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Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes:
June 10, 2026

Required documents uploaded by:
June 10, 2026

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, Kan Care). 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.

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 sponsor ships for this position.

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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: ($32.00- $35.26)

* 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

Position Summary:

The position (K0227799)

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

The Bureau of Air, Permitting Unit, is seeking a candidate for an Engineering Associate or Engineering Trainee position. Responsibilities include review of construction and operating permit applications, source information, air emission calculations, and other documents provided by permit applicants for compliance with the Clean Air Act federal regulations and Kansas Air Quality Regulations.

A successful candidate will have a B.S. in engineering and have an interest in working in the environmental field. The Engineering Associate position will require an Engineer in Training or Fundamentals of Engineering Certificate recognized by the Kansas Board of Technical Professions. The Engineering Trainee will be working on getting his/her Engineer in Training or Fundamentals of Engineering Certificate. Candidates need not be familiar with air quality regulations to apply.

Training with experienced professionals will be provided. In addition to on-the-job training, 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.

Reviews applications from assigned facilities which range from simple to complex of the following: approvals, permits, renewals and modifications, including Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) permits. The review may include PSD permit application modeling reports, policy documents, agreements, technical summaries, and other required documents to address special topics such as best available control technology (BACT) analysis and nonattainment. Upon completion of this review a draft permit is developed for an internal concurrence process.

Applications are reviewed independently to ensure all necessary detailed information is provided. Contacts with applicants for clarification of submitted information to request additional information, check source information, and emission calculations provided by permit applicants. Checks to see all appropriate regulations, and the information submitted qualifies for the class of permit requested. Approvals are reviewed and approved by the supervisor. Permits receive a quality control review by a senior engineer and permits are approved by supervisor and Section Chief.

All reviews occur at the time a draft permit has been submitted for concurrence review.

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

Independently develops approvals and permits which range from simple to complex Class I and Class II Operating permits and Construction permits. Permits are developed ensuring adherence to all federal and State regulations and Bureau of Air policies and…