Field Remediation Inspector — Tank & Spill Response

Kansas Department of Health and Environment; Kansas; On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Sick & Vacation leave

Work-Life Balance programs

Paid state holidays

Fitness centers in select locations

STAR Program discounts

Retirement and deferred compensation

Job summary

Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is seeking a qualified candidate to conduct inspections of regulated facilities with above-ground and underground storage tanks. The role includes site assessments, sample collection, and ensuring compliance with QA/QC standards.

Responsibilities include reviewing remediation plans, responding to spills, and coordinating emergency responses. Candidates should have two years in an environmental field, a valid driver’s license, and proficiency in

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in an environmental field and/or program.
• Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency
• Valid Driver's License required

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive inspections of regulated facilities with ASTs/USTs and collect samples as needed for analysis.
• Perform subsurface site assessments and audit inventory/operational records; oversee closures/removals of tanks.
• Resolve all noncompliance issues in a timely manner following QA/QC procedures.
• Assist in reviewing geological/hydrogeologic work plans and reports to support remediation projects.
• Respond to spills/releases of regulated substances; act as lead on spill/emergency responses.

Skills

Oral communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Emergency response experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is seeking a qualified candidate to conduct inspections of regulated facilities with above-ground and underground storage tanks. The role includes site assessments, sample collection, and ensuring compliance with QA/QC standards.

Responsibilities include reviewing remediation plans, responding to spills, and coordinating emergency responses. Candidates should have two years in an environmental field, a valid driver’s license, and proficiency in