What are the responsibilities and job description for the BAP Lab Improvement Specialist position at Kansas Department of Health and Environment?
Job Posting
Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy
Job Posting closes:January 26, 2025
Required documents uploaded by:January 26, 2025
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.
About The Position
Who can apply: Anyone (External)
Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available)
Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
Compensation:
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 (K0243871)
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has a Blood Alcohol Program (BAP) Lab Improvement Specialist opening in Topeka. This position is with the Kansas Health and Environmental Laboratories and will be strictly in office. The incumbent in this role will be responsible for the oversight and maintenance of evidential breath alcohol testing in Kansas allowing law enforcement officials to conduct breath alcohol tests on impaired drivers. This requires extensive travel and time commitments throughout the state.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Conducts annual on-site inspections of agencies which include inspection of Intoxilyzer 9000, printer attached to instrument and gas cylinder, operating procedures, and all documentation required by the Kansas Administration Regulations. A report of the findings must be filed within 24 hours of return and a site inspection letter prepared stating findings, signed, copied for agency file and given to the agency at the inspection. An initial on-site inspection of new agencies must be conducted within 30 days of approval of their application.
Follows established policies and statutory requirements of the breath alcohol program. Maintains accurate documentation of monthly certified standard reports (MCSR) required by Kansas Administration Regulations for all agencies in the BAP by using a spreadsheet and keeping files. Evaluate reporting of instrument results on agency MCSR, if an inaccuracy is observed the report and a memo explaining the error is electronically mailed to the agency. Receives returned and corrected reports and maintains log of received reports and any errors on the MCSRs. Prepares and signs affidavits for the Kansas Department of Revenue.
Qualifications
Name: Ashley Webb
Email: Ashley.Webb@ks.gov
Mailing Address:1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612
Job Application Process
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
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.
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 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)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.
Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy
Job Posting closes:January 26, 2025
Required documents uploaded by:January 26, 2025
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.
About The Position
Who can apply: Anyone (External)
Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available)
Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
Compensation:
- Hourly Pay Range:$29.20 - $31.22
- Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.
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 (K0243871)
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has a Blood Alcohol Program (BAP) Lab Improvement Specialist opening in Topeka. This position is with the Kansas Health and Environmental Laboratories and will be strictly in office. The incumbent in this role will be responsible for the oversight and maintenance of evidential breath alcohol testing in Kansas allowing law enforcement officials to conduct breath alcohol tests on impaired drivers. This requires extensive travel and time commitments throughout the state.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Conducts annual on-site inspections of agencies which include inspection of Intoxilyzer 9000, printer attached to instrument and gas cylinder, operating procedures, and all documentation required by the Kansas Administration Regulations. A report of the findings must be filed within 24 hours of return and a site inspection letter prepared stating findings, signed, copied for agency file and given to the agency at the inspection. An initial on-site inspection of new agencies must be conducted within 30 days of approval of their application.
Follows established policies and statutory requirements of the breath alcohol program. Maintains accurate documentation of monthly certified standard reports (MCSR) required by Kansas Administration Regulations for all agencies in the BAP by using a spreadsheet and keeping files. Evaluate reporting of instrument results on agency MCSR, if an inaccuracy is observed the report and a memo explaining the error is electronically mailed to the agency. Receives returned and corrected reports and maintains log of received reports and any errors on the MCSRs. Prepares and signs affidavits for the Kansas Department of Revenue.
Qualifications
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in a natural science field and two years of experience in laboratory procedures/analysis. Additional experience in the areas listed may be substituted for the required education as determined relevant by the agency.
- 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:
- Bachelor’s degree in a natural science field and two years of experience in laboratory procedures/analysis. Additional experience in the areas listed may be substituted for the required education as determined relevant by the agency.
- Good communication skills.
- Proofreading, editing, attention to detail.
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in toxicology, chemistry, physical science, or biological science.
- Master’s degree in toxicology, chemistry, physical science, or biological science.
- Experience with travel and travel planning.
- Experience in writing SOPs and training documents.
- Experience with public speaking, training, giving presentations.
- Experience working with breath testing equipment and Intoxilyzer 9000.
- Experience working with analytical equipment.
- Ability to independently problem solve, creative thinking.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:
- HIPPA, blood borne pathogen as well as many other safety trainings are required to be completed after hire.
- Certification through hazardous materials training for the dry gas cylinder handling and mailing is required and provided after hire.
Name: Ashley Webb
Email: Ashley.Webb@ks.gov
Mailing Address:1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612
Job Application Process
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- 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 on 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
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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
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.
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 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)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.
Salary : $29 - $31
