Environmental Specialist

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Job Posting closes:
August 27, 2026

Required documents uploaded by:
August 27, 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.

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.

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.

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• 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
• Sponsorship: KDHE does not provide sponsorship for this position.

• Pay Range: ($25.68-$28.31)
• 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…

The position (K0170879)

Draft new and proposed amendments to the Kansas Air Quality Regulations, Kansas Administrative Regulations (K.A.R.) 28-19-8 et seq. specifically, to implement and enforce federal regulations as directed by the Bureau Director. These include but are not limited to New Source Performance Standards (NSPS), Emission Guidelines (EGs) for existing sources, Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT), and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPs).

Draft accompanying Regulatory Impact Statement(s), Environmental Benefit Statement(s), public notice, testimony for public hearing and Joint Committee on Administrative Regulations Meetings, response to comments, submittal documents, and all supplementary documentation. When necessary, submit all relevant documentation of effective Kansas Administrative record to EPA for approval.

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

Monitor, review, and analyze proposed and final federal regulations and guidance related to air quality programs, conducting in-depth policy and technical research on their environmental and economic impacts. This includes evaluating related state and federal air quality laws, regulations, and policy documents, such as Section 111(d) Plans and State Implementation Plans (SIPs), and applying scientific principles to develop expertise in air pollution control methodologies and process technologies.

Research existing and proposed state, regional, and national delegation agreements and associated Section 111(d) plans to implement and enforce applicable standards. Evaluate all federal delegation options, develop expertise in associated authority requirements and implementation and enforcement demonstrations, and draft new or amend existing delegation agreements and Section 111(d) State Plans to implement and enforce standards for all sources in Kansas, excluding plans addressing greenhouse gas emission reductions from existing sources.

• Education:
  • High School, GED
• Licensing & Certification:
  • Valid Driver's License
    - Incumbent is required to have and maintain a…