AGENCY INFORMATION:

The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) is seeking an Environmental Compliance/Regulatory Specialist (ECRS) with the Conservation Division, District #4. The position will be based and work primarily in Trego, Gove and Logan counties. 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.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position performs regulatory and enforcement duties in the Hays District. 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 Trego, Gove and Logan with area subject to change. As needed the incumbent will also provide assistance in other counties in northwest Kansas.

EDUCATION:

• Minimum requirement is HS Diploma. Bachelor’s 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. Basic knowledge of computers and information technology.

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