Bureau of Air - Bureau Director
Apply NowCompany: State of Kansas
Location: Shawnee, KS 66216
Description:
Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy
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, KanCare). 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.
http://www.kdhe.ks.gov/
About the Position
Employment Benefits
Position Summary & Responsibilities
Position Summary:
The position (K0212614) Plans, organizes and directs the statewide activities of the Bureau of Air in order to make work assignments, set performance standards, conduct personnel evaluations, set staff priorities, support career development, stimulate productivity, and provide a creative work environment. Responsibilities include providing both administrative and technical direction and guidance for the bureau. This bureau implements the state's air permitting, air monitoring, compliance, and enforcement programs.
Establishes general guidelines and procedures for the administrative, technical operations, and activities of the Bureau of Air. Develops state policy for all programs within the bureau and presents such policies before legislative committees and other public forums as required. Explains and interprets various federal and state laws, regulations, and standards in order to enforce and clarify those relating to the administrative and technical operations of bureau programs. Proposes and develops rules and regulations, and amendments thereto, in order to carry out assigned activities and functions.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: Identifies and resolves complex or unusual problems related to management of air permitting, air monitoring, compliance, and enforcement. Advise Director and Secretary regarding national legislative and program developments which may impact Kansas. Represents the Bureau of Air, Division of Environment, or the department at public meetings in order to provide administrative, technical, and policy information through formal and informal presentations to executive or legislative groups, local governments, other state agencies, and special interest groups. Represents the air program in emergency response planning activities including Wolf Creek and similar drills.
Qualifications
Required Documents for this Application to be Complete
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How to Claim Veterans Preference
Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Veteran's Preference
How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference
Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference
PLEASE NOTE : The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to ([redacted], scanned and emailed to Gustavo.V[redacted] , or can be mailed/delivered in person to:
ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Rm 401
Topeka, KS 66612
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment 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 you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.
- Job Posting closes: August 14, 2024
- Required documents uploaded by: August 14, 2024
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, KanCare). 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.
http://www.kdhe.ks.gov/
About the Position
- Who can apply: Anyone (External)
- 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
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- Annual Pay Range: $90,000-$95,000
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
Position Summary & Responsibilities
Position Summary:
The position (K0212614) Plans, organizes and directs the statewide activities of the Bureau of Air in order to make work assignments, set performance standards, conduct personnel evaluations, set staff priorities, support career development, stimulate productivity, and provide a creative work environment. Responsibilities include providing both administrative and technical direction and guidance for the bureau. This bureau implements the state's air permitting, air monitoring, compliance, and enforcement programs.
Establishes general guidelines and procedures for the administrative, technical operations, and activities of the Bureau of Air. Develops state policy for all programs within the bureau and presents such policies before legislative committees and other public forums as required. Explains and interprets various federal and state laws, regulations, and standards in order to enforce and clarify those relating to the administrative and technical operations of bureau programs. Proposes and develops rules and regulations, and amendments thereto, in order to carry out assigned activities and functions.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: Identifies and resolves complex or unusual problems related to management of air permitting, air monitoring, compliance, and enforcement. Advise Director and Secretary regarding national legislative and program developments which may impact Kansas. Represents the Bureau of Air, Division of Environment, or the department at public meetings in order to provide administrative, technical, and policy information through formal and informal presentations to executive or legislative groups, local governments, other state agencies, and special interest groups. Represents the air program in emergency response planning activities including Wolf Creek and similar drills.
Qualifications
- Education :
- High School, GED
- Licensing & Certification:
- 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.
- Minimum Qualifications:
- Four years of experience in planning, organizing and directing the work of a department, program or agency.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geology, Biology Chemistry or Environmental Science
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
- Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
- Management experience with diverse professional and support staff
- Experience with legislative activities, testimony, and analysis of state and federal proposals
- Excellent leadership and conflict resolution skills
- Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations regarding air pollution control
- Name: Hope Stover
- Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612
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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete
Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page
- Transcripts
- DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)
- Resume
- Cover Letter
How to Claim Veterans Preference
Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Veteran's Preference
How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference
Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference
PLEASE NOTE : The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to ([redacted], scanned and emailed to Gustavo.V[redacted] , or can be mailed/delivered in person to:
ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Rm 401
Topeka, KS 66612
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment 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 you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.