Environmental Specialist

Job Posting

Job posting closes:
August 13, 2026
Required documents uploaded by:
August 13, 2026

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.

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• 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.

• Pay Range: $25.94-$28.59
• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

• 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
• Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

Position Summary:

Position (K0227826)

The Bureau of Air, Permitting Unit, is seeking a candidate for an Environmental Specialist 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. Reviews air quality applications from assigned facilities for State Construction Permits;
State Construction Approvals;
Class I Operating Permits and Class II Operating Permits. Applications are reviewed to ensure compliance with provisions of the Clean Air Act, including National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), New Source Performance Standards (NSPS), National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPs), and State of Kansas air quality regulations. Applications are reviewed to ensure all necessary air quality information is provided by permit applicant.

Incumbent reviews technical air quality reports, environmental plans and specifications for the construction or modification of air pollution control facilities to determine if facility designers have made accurate and appropriate conclusions in their preparation of air permit applications. Air quality permit applications emission calculations are analyzed to ensure compliance with sound engineering practices and established air quality standards. Analysis of air quality control technology to reduce emissions and ensure compliance with environmental regulations in air permits is performed.

Incumbent directly contacts environmental and engineering consultants, planners, and designers to resolve any questions. Verifies that all air quality regulations in permit applications are appropriate for the type and class of permit requested. Develop permits including Class I and Class II Operating permits and Construction permits. Review must ensure that emissions from both new construction and modifications do not cause or contribute to violations of the NAAQS and assure new construction and…