Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:
Job Posting closes: Open Until Filled
Agency Information:
The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) is seeking an Environmental Compliance Regulatory Specialist (ECRS) in the Conservation Division, District #1 office in Dodge City, Kansas. The KCC is a multi-faceted agency responsible for regulating public utilities including electric, natural gas, telecommunication and water companies as well as motor carriers, oil and gas pipelines and oil and gas natural production. The Commission’s headquarters is in Topeka with the central Conservation office in Wichita and four Conservation district offices located in Dodge City, Wichita, Chanute and Hays.
About the Position:
Who can apply: Anyone
Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
Search Keywords: Dodge City, Oil and Gas, Clark, Comanche and Kiowa
Compensation:
$45,000 - $50,000
- Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.
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
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Position Summary & Responsibilities:
Position Summary:
This position performs regulatory and enforcement duties in the Dodge City District office. More specifically, the incumbent will be responsible for executing responsibilities and completing technical reports including, but not limited to lease inspections, complaints, well plugging’s, alternate II cementing, MIT and productivity tests, and spill remediation. ECRSs are also responsible for assisting in determination of responsible parties and preparing material for Conservation Division hearings, providing expert testimony as needed. This position will be responsible for covering Clark, Comanche and Kiowa counties. As needed the incumbent will also provide assistance in other counties in southwest Kansas.
Qualifications:
Education:
- Minimum requirement is HS Diploma. Bachelor degree preferred.
Experience Required:
- Four years of field experience in oil or gas production or service related work. College course work in hydrology, geology, petroleum engineering or a related field may be substituted for experience at 6 months per year of college.
Required Skills:
- Ability to clearly, effectively, and respectfully communicate in a business environment both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with Agency personnel, business associates, industry, the general public and state and federal officials. Possess independent thinking and problem-solving skills and analytical thought to deal with the variety of responsibilities associated with this position including making decisions while working independently, and planning/projecting future operational needs. Proficiency in preparing reports and self-motivation to finish projects and assignments in a timely manner. Possess a general knowledge of operations management and oilfield operations and terminology, Division rules and regulations, policies and procedures.
Post-Offer/Pre-employment Requirements
- Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate required in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. Each applicant (even non-residents) who is selected for a State of Kansas job vacancy must apply for a Tax Clearance Certificate within 10 days from the date of the offer letter by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's (KDOR) website at https://www.ksrevenue.gov/taxclearance.html
- If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact Kansas Department of Revenue at (785)296-3199 or by email at kdor_specialprojects@ks.gov
Recruiter Contact Information:
Name: Sandra Rak
Email: s.rak@kcc.ks.gov
Phone: 785-271-3136
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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.
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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.
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