The McPherson Board of Public Utilities is currently accepting applications for the position of Environmental Compliance & Safety Specialist in our Administration Department.

Education and Experience Required

-High school diploma; supplemented with experience in environmental compliance and/or safety.

-Experience in public contact work and record keeping preferred

-Previous training and experience in the field of environmental compliance and/or safety preferred.

-Possession of a valid Kansas driver’s license.

Essential and Marginal Functions include, but are not limited to:

  • Ensures the Utility complies with all state and federal environmental regulations.
  • Develops Utility-wide plans and procedures pertaining to environmental and safety compliance.
  • Submittal and record keeping of all state and federal environmental regulations.
  • Record keeping of hazardous waste materials and documentation of waste disposal.
  • Record keeping and monitoring of drug and alcohol testing.
  • Conducts CPR/First Aid annual training.  The position is required to obtain and retain CPR/First Aid instructor status.
  • Oversees and administers requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association (FMCSA) for CDL drivers.
  • Presents monthly safety programs to each department of the BPU.
  • Manages Utility’s safety programs.
  • Enforces and develops safety programs.
  • Daily contact with employees is essential and will require both verbal and written communication skills.
  • Oversees power plant emission monitoring and reporting equipment.
  • Possesses a thorough knowledge of techniques, equipment, and terminology.
  • Proficient computer skills needed: PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
  • Develops and maintains effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of outside agencies, and

the public.

  • Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Adverse working conditions may exist within this position.  Exposure to lifting heavy equipment, working in confined space, heights, and weather conditions can be expected.
  • Accident sites or confined spaces must be visually inspected which may require walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, or stooping to access.
  • This position may require occasional work after hours, weekends, and/or holidays.

Annual Salary Range:  $80,000 to $100,000 – Based on experience and qualifications.

Any person employed in this position shall reside within the designated residency limits of the BPU.

Benefits for full-time, permanent employees:  Enrollment in Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS), vacation, sick leave, 12 paid holidays per year, Family Medical Leave; and optional benefits:  KPERS 457 deferred compensation, KPERS Optional Group Life Insurance, medical/prescription/dental coverage, medical and/or dependent care flex spending accounts, accident, cancer, critical illness, identity theft protection, short-term disability, and vision insurance.

Application Materials:  In addition to a completed application, applicants will need to submit a current resume with references. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  Although it is not required, we prefer candidates to have achieved their National Career Readiness Certification or their Kansas WorkReady Certification.

Please note:   A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the application form.  A fillable application form can be found at www.mcphersonpower.com under About the BPU, Careers tab.  The completed application and resume should be submitted to info@mcphersonpower.com

The McPherson Board of Public Utilities is an equal opportunity employer.

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