Compliance Inspector - State of Kansas : Job Details

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Agency Information: Kansas Department of Agriculture

The Kansas Department of Agriculture is devoted to the total support of agriculture in Kansas. The department works for the entire Kansas agriculture sector including farmers, ranchers, food establishments and agribusinesses. The agency has a balanced approach to providing an environment that enhances and encourages economic growth of the agriculture industry and Kansas economy while promoting and advocating for the agriculture industry, the state's largest industry, employer, and economic contributor. KDA helps to ensure a safe food supply, protects natural resources, promotes public health and safety, protects animal health, and provides consumer protection to the best of our ability.

Kansas Department of Agriculture: 1320 Research Park Drive, Manhattan, KS 66502

About the Position:

* Who can apply: Anyone

* Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

* Full/Part-time: Full-Time

* Work Schedule: Days

* Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

* Veteran Preference Eligible: Yes

* Disability Preference Eligible: Yes

* Search Keywords: Stafford, Pratt, Barber, Pawnee, Edwards, Kiowa, Comanche, Hodgeman, Ford, Clark, Meade.

Compensation:

* Annual Salary Range: $43,000 to $46,500 Per Year

* Hourly Pay Range: $20.67 to $22.36 Per Hour

* 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

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

This position will remain posted until filled.

Location: Candidates must live in or around the following counties in Kansas or be willing to relocate to the assigned area: Stafford, Pratt, Barber, Pawnee, Edwards, Kiowa, Comanche, Hodgeman, Ford, Clark, Meade.

The territory for this position will be located in the Southest-central portion of the state and the applicant must live in the assigned territory.

This position is a home-based position. The applicant that is selected for this position will start each workday from his/her home.

Job Summary:

This position serves as an Environmental Compliance Regulatory Specialist / Compliance Inspector for the Pesticide and Fertilizer Program. The Pesticide and Fertilizer Program also maintains primacy for enforcement of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).

Below are some of the responsibilities that the Environmental Compliance Regulatory Specialist / Compliance Inspector are responsible for:

Inspections, Complaint Investigation, and Enforcement. This employee is responsible for conducting inspections as negotiated with EPA, including, but not limited to, marketplace inspections, dealer inspections, recordkeeping inspections, and producer establishment inspections. This employee also conducts investigations of pesticide use and misuse which may involve damages to animals, plants, wildlife, persons, property, and water resources. As such, this employee interacts with the general public and industry members, makes observations, evaluates causes of the alleged damage, collects samples, documents findings, and provides assistance as needed when enforcement actions are taken by the agency.

Monitoring Inspections and Compliance Assistance. This employee performs monitoring inspections and provides compliance assistance to the regulated public including landowners, operators, both private and commercial applicators, dealers, and the pesticide industry as a whole. This employee is responsible for conducting chemigation inspections and inspects all facilities and equipment used to store and distribute anhydrous ammonia used for agricultural purposes. This employee conducts inspections of custom blending fertilizer operations, conducts inspections of pesticide and fertilizer facilities which includes the review and evaluation of mixing/loading areas, containment, and storage areas. This employee collects samples and conducts follow-up activities as needed, and communicates the results of inspections to the regulated public.

Technical Assistance, Communication, and Outreach Education. This employee provides technical and regulatory information, including explaining laws and policies to the general public, members of industry, Program personnel, other KDA staff, and other state agencies. This employee also reviews / assists with developing materials and handouts for the general public and the Program's website; and reviews / assists in developing training materials for staff meetings or other meetings / presentations. This employee represents the Pesticide and Fertilizer Program in various meetings and may serve as a trainer / presenter in both internal and external meetings. This employee proctors certification examinations, monitors recertification training programs, and provides information during recertification training programs, as assigned.

This position may be called upon to perform other tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in biological/ecological sciences, environmental/agricultural science, or natural sciences/resources.

* Exceptional people skills are necessary and the employee should be highly proficient in written and oral communications.

* This position requires the physical dexterity that permits standing, kneeling, bending, and stretching, and climbing up and down steps, lifting objects and traversing slippery/uneven surfaces.

* This position must perform routine office tasks such as sitting, reading, examining documents, and viewing a computer for long periods of time.

* This position must be able to traverse non-uniform terrain while carrying equipment and/or samples and capable of working outdoors during different seasons of the year.

* The incumbent will need to be able to obtain federal credentials from the Environmental Protection Agency within the first two years of employment.

* Employee is required have a valid Class C (or higher) Kansas driver's license or equivalent license from another state. Employee is responsible to maintain an acceptable driving record to safely drive state vehicle and be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel normally associated with this position.

Preferred Requirement (Not Required):

* A Master of Science in the biological/ecological sciences, especially in the disciplines of agronomy, entomology, horticulture or weed science, is preferred.

* Knowledge of relevant state and federal statutes, regulations, and policies is preferred.

* Knowledge of the pesticide industry, the fertilizer industry, and common agricultural practices is preferred.

Recruiter Contact Information:

* Name: Alyssa Satterthwaite

* Email: [email protected]

* Phone: (785) ###-####

* Fax: (785) ###-####

* Mailing Address: 1320 Research Park Drive, Manhattan, KS 66502

Required Documents for this Application to be Complete:

* On the My Job Applications page, verify these documents are present and valid. Upload or delete and replace if needed.

* DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)

* Inside your Job Application, upload the these documents:

* Resume (or choose existing resume if you have one)

* Cover Letter

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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.

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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 (785)###-####, scanned and emailed to [email protected], 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.