Waste Processing Specialist

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Overview

Job Posting and Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy. Job Posting closes : January 13, 2026. Required documents uploaded by : January 13, 2026. KDHE information and notices related to identity, eligibility, and E-Verify are included in the posting.

About The Position

Position : The Kansas Department of Health and Environment-Bureau of Waste Management (BWM) seeks an individual with strong organizational and analytical skills to review applications for waste permits and other requests for approval. The position handles a wide range of topics; a desire for varied work is preferable. The typical work week is 40 hours with occasional travel. KDHE offers a positive work environment with flexible hours, competitive benefits, and work / life balance.

Compensation : Pay Range $25.68-$28.31. Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Classification and scheduling details : External (Open to Anyone); Unclassified; Full-Time; Regular; 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.

Position Summary & Responsibilities

The BWM is seeking an individual to review permit applications and related documents to ensure compliance with applicable statutes and regulations. Responsibilities include processing permit applications for solid waste processing facilities, managing existing permits, reviewing applications for land farm petroleum contaminated soil and beneficial use of industrial byproducts, and acting as a back-up for special waste disposal authorizations. The role includes maintaining filing and database systems, creating reports, assisting with uncontaminated soil determinations, and answering questions about medical waste management.

Job responsibilities may include, but are not limited to :

Reviewing technical and scientific literature

Reviewing Kansas and other state or federal regulations

Processing permit applications for solid waste processing facilities

Managing existing solid waste processing permits

Reviewing applications to land farm petroleum contaminated soil

Reviewing applications to beneficially use industrial byproducts

Act as a back-up to process special waste disposal authorizations

Manage filing systems and database systems

Creating reports from database information

Assist with uncontaminated soil determinations

Answer questions about management of medical waste

Permits : Reviews, under general supervision, of solid waste processing permit applications and related documents to ensure compliance and prepare permit issuance packages following public notice and, if applicable, public hearings.

Beneficial Use : Reviews under general direction the beneficial use of solid wastes to ensure protection of human health and the environment; collaborates with the Chief to identify policy opportunities.

Qualifications

Education : High School, GED

Licensing & Certification : Valid Driver's License

Minimum Qualifications : 4 years of experience in environmental science (biology, chemistry, geology, or related natural science) and 4 years of experience in a natural science or an engineering-related degree

Preferred Qualifications : Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access; proofreading / editing; database experience; Excel VBA, SQL or coding experience; experience with soil properties; environmental regulatory experience; experience with environmental sampling results

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements : Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is required; details provided in the posting.

Recruiter Contact Information

Name : Tracey N. Benson

Email : Tracey.N.Benson@ks.gov

Mailing Address : 1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612

Job Application Process

Steps to apply : Sign in or register, update contact information, upload required documents, start and complete your draft application, manage drafts / submissions, and monitor communications from the recruiter.

Required documents : Transcripts; DD214 (if 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. All qualified persons will be considered 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. If accommodation is needed under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please address the request to the agency recruiter.

Seniority level : Entry level

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Other

Industries : Government Administration

Note : This posting may include additional resources and notices; refer to the agency for the latest information.

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