Planning and Data Internship

Job Posting Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy Job Posting closes: May 14, 2026 Required documents uploaded by: May 14, 2026 Kansas Department of Health and Environment Our agency is led by Secretary Janet Stanek, who was appointed by Gov. Kelly in Dec 2021. KDHE is comprised of three divisions: Public Health, Environment, and Health Care Finance (which includes the State's Medicaid program, KanCare). We are the only agency in the nation to have these three entities under one roof which allows us to take a holistic approach to improving and protecting the health and well-being of all Kansans. Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9. KDHE does not provide sponsorships for this position. E-Verify: Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional information regarding E-Verify, please click here. For additional information regarding Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER) please click here. http://www.kdhe.ks.gov/ About the Position Who can apply: External (Open to Anyone) Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified Full-Time/Part-Time: Part-Time Regular/Temporary: Temporary Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available) Eligible to Receive Benefits: No Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes Sponsorship: KDHE does not provide sponsorship for this position. Compensation Pay Range: ($15.03-$16.56) 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 Position Summary The position (K0244591) Position Summary & Responsibilities: KDHE - Bureau of Air is seeking a Summer Intern! As an intern, you will contribute to the protection of clean air for all Kansans. This internship will focus on improving the quality of environmental and permitting data, conducting data analysis, and helping draft planning documents for the State Implementation Plan. Perform environmental data entry and quality assurance (QA) into the Kansas Environmental Information Management System (KEIMS). Duties include reading through permits to verify information, generating KEIMS reports for QA, and inputting missing pollutant data. Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following Assist planning staff in completion of various planning related documents, including, but not limited to, Transportation Conformity of K.A.R. 28-19-800 and 801, New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) K.A.R. 28-19-720, and Secondary SO2 Infrastructure State Implementation Plan (SIP). Create a timeline on Kansas-specific Regional Haze actions for documentation on the KDHE-Bureau of Air website. The timeline will include links to all previous actions regarding Regional Haze and a summary of the Regional Haze program. Qualifications Education: High School, GED Licensing & Certification: Valid Driver's License - Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State Minimum Qualifications: Currently enrolled in a college program Must hold and maintain a valid driver's license and have reliable transportation to sites. Due to the nature of the business, the incumbent must be a minimum of 18 years old at the time of employment. As a condition of employment, it will be subject to a criminal background check Preferred Qualifications: Current college student, majoring in sciences such as biology, engineering, earth sciences, or other Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access Proofreading, editing, attention to detail Ability to work well with others Ability to follow directions and work independently Ability to communicate in writing and in personal interactions. Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: Current college student, majoring in sciences such as biology, engineering, or earth sciences or related fields. Ability to follow directions and work independently. Ability to work well with others. Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a state job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law. If you have a missing tax return(s) or owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions Recruiter Contact Information Name: Tracey N. Benson Email: Tracey.N.Benson@ks.gov Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612 Job Application Process First Sign in or register as a New User. Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications. Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. *This information is included in all your job applications. Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and submit when it is complete. Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page. Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter. Email - sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page Notifications - view the Careers> My Job Notifications page Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: "How to Apply for a Job - Instructions" and "How to Search for a Job - Instructions" Required Documents for this Application to be Complete Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page Transcripts DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference) Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application Resume Cover Letter Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: "How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents" 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 determined by the hiring manager. Learn more about claiming Veteran's Preference 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 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)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, 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.