Kansas Department of Health and Environment · 7 hours ago
Engineering Associate
Shawnee County, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$35.25/hr - $35.25/hr
4+ years expThe Kansas Department of Health and Environment is seeking an Engineering Associate to join their Bureau of Air, Permitting Unit. The role involves reviewing construction and operating permit applications for compliance with federal and state air quality regulations, as well as developing approvals and permits for various facilities.
AssociationFinanceHealth CareWaste Management
No H1B
Responsibilities
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 procedures and may require detailed descriptions of applicable requirements. Once a draft permit has completed the internal concurrence process, the permit is issued to the applicant. Approvals are reviewed by the supervisor; most routine permits are reviewed by a senior engineer for quality control; and complex permits are reviewed by supervisor and Section Chief. Assures that all statutory, regulatory, contractual and procedural requirements have been satisfied prior to issuance of a permit including notifications to EPA required by agreement of EPA. This final step in the issuance of simple and complex permits is to ensure that EPA requirements have been met. These requirements are usually reviewed during the internal concurrence process; however, EPA does review and comment on some of these permits in addition to auditing the permit program. During the concurrence process, work is reviewed for compliance with all applicable requirements. Maintain knowledge of regulatory requirements that apply to assigned facilities through meetings, seminars, conferences and other staff development opportunities. Work is reviewed for results by the supervisor
Qualification
Required
High School, GED
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
Four years in engineering
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Engineering Associate Position - Engineer in Training or Fundamentals of Engineering Certificate recognized by the Board of Technical Professions
Professional Engineer - Incumbent is required to maintain a professional engineering license while in the position
Preferred
Six years of Advanced degree in a science or engineering curriculum
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
2 or more years of experience in an environmental engineering field
Ability to organize engineering data, draw logical conclusions
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Ability to understand and evaluate plans/specifications for acceptable engineering practices
Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations relating to air quality
Knowledge of chemical, biological, and physical characteristics of pollutants
Knowledge of engineering principles and practices as applied to the control of air pollution
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
Company
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Kansas Department of Health and Envrionment has vision is healthy kansans living in safe and sustainable environments.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
CDA Foundation
2024-03-18Grant
Leadership Team
Dan Thimmesch
Chief Financial Officer
Bob Doane
Chief Information Officer
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