What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Water Systems & Wastewater Program Supervisor position at Kansas Department of Health and Environment?
Job Posting
Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy
Job Posting closes:March 17, 2025
Required documents uploaded by: March 17, 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 (K0224219)
Conducts periodic compliance inspections of Public Water Supply Systems (sanitary surveys) and Wastewater Treatment Systems to determine compliance with all applicable state & federal laws, regulations, directives, authorizations, policies, NPDES permits, and KDHE permits. Compliance inspections of Public Water Supply Systems include small privately owned supply systems serving commercial businesses, small community systems, rural water supply systems, municipal water supply/treatment systems, construction projects, & associated activities which have the potential for direct impact on public health. Compliance inspections of Wastewater Treatment Systems include large mechanical treatment systems, small municipal wastewater lagoon systems, industrial wastewater/waste treatment & disposal activities, construction projects, and associated activities which have the potential for direct impact on public health and/or environmental resources. Inspections are assigned & conducted in accordance with the annual work plan. Transmit inspection findings to system owners advising owner of problems found, possible solutions, recommendations, and requirements.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Supervises daily operations of public water supply and wastewater staff within the South-Central District (SCD).
Develop and review the Annual Work Plan Schedules for both SCD Public Water Supply Systems and SCD Wastewater Treatment Systems. Attend BEFS/BOW staff meetings and SCDO staff meetings as scheduled. Complete 40-Hour HAZWOPER training and 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher training thereafter. Attend other training, conferences, workshops, and seminars as requested to maintain current knowledge of water and wastewater laws, regulations, policies, and practices. Other supervisory duties include, but are not limited to, program development guidance, training new staff, technical oversight, public relations, tracking SCD program staff activities, ranking of priorities and staff assignments, and providing upper-level technical assistance to city and county governmental agencies/departments as well as to the regulated community. Oversees completion of inspections and preparation of technical inspection reports including layouts, calculations, testing, collection of data, interpretation of analytical data, and technical findings for Public Water Supply Systems, Wastewater Treatment Systems, Fish Kills, and Harmful Algal Blooms.
Qualifications
Name: Ariana Paige
Email: Ariana.Paige@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:March 17, 2025
Required documents uploaded by: March 17, 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: $31.22-$33.55
- 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 (K0224219)
Conducts periodic compliance inspections of Public Water Supply Systems (sanitary surveys) and Wastewater Treatment Systems to determine compliance with all applicable state & federal laws, regulations, directives, authorizations, policies, NPDES permits, and KDHE permits. Compliance inspections of Public Water Supply Systems include small privately owned supply systems serving commercial businesses, small community systems, rural water supply systems, municipal water supply/treatment systems, construction projects, & associated activities which have the potential for direct impact on public health. Compliance inspections of Wastewater Treatment Systems include large mechanical treatment systems, small municipal wastewater lagoon systems, industrial wastewater/waste treatment & disposal activities, construction projects, and associated activities which have the potential for direct impact on public health and/or environmental resources. Inspections are assigned & conducted in accordance with the annual work plan. Transmit inspection findings to system owners advising owner of problems found, possible solutions, recommendations, and requirements.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Supervises daily operations of public water supply and wastewater staff within the South-Central District (SCD).
Develop and review the Annual Work Plan Schedules for both SCD Public Water Supply Systems and SCD Wastewater Treatment Systems. Attend BEFS/BOW staff meetings and SCDO staff meetings as scheduled. Complete 40-Hour HAZWOPER training and 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher training thereafter. Attend other training, conferences, workshops, and seminars as requested to maintain current knowledge of water and wastewater laws, regulations, policies, and practices. Other supervisory duties include, but are not limited to, program development guidance, training new staff, technical oversight, public relations, tracking SCD program staff activities, ranking of priorities and staff assignments, and providing upper-level technical assistance to city and county governmental agencies/departments as well as to the regulated community. Oversees completion of inspections and preparation of technical inspection reports including layouts, calculations, testing, collection of data, interpretation of analytical data, and technical findings for Public Water Supply Systems, Wastewater Treatment Systems, Fish Kills, and Harmful Algal Blooms.
Qualifications
- Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 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 environmental, agricultural or natural sciences/resources and one year of experience in an environmental program/project area.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
- Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Track and manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Ability to work well with a diverse group of people
- Completion of OSHA 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Site Operations Training [OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120(e)] prefer
- Experience in an environmental regulatory field
- Water and/or Wastewater Plant Operator's License preferred
- Knowledge of on-site water supply principles and wastewater treatment principles
- Experience assessing contaminants (VOCs, SVOCs, pesticides, metals, nitrates, petroleum products)
- Experience with field sampling of environmental media
Name: Ariana Paige
Email: Ariana.Paige@ks.gov
Mailing Address:1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612
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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 : $31 - $34
