Environmental Specialist Supervisor

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes: April 15, 2025

Required documents uploaded by: April 15, 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:

• Annual Pay Range: $58,884.80-$64,937.60
• Salary can range 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 (K0225357)

Performs as unit manager and supervisor to plan, coordinate and oversee the execution of the State Cooperative Program - Site Restoration Unit in the Remedial Section. Oversee preparation of technical projects, designs, plans, estimates, calculations, inspections, testing, and collection of data for environmentally contaminated projects. This includes, but is not limited to, program development guidance, public relations, policy development, technical oversight, tracking of various program elements, dissemination of public information to the public, ranking of priorities, program updates, project tracking, staff assignments, contractor oversight, contractor tracking, procurement of contractors and budgeting. Assist Section Chief in administration of program. Responsible for assuring consistency, QA/QC, fairness, and follows all agency/bureau/section guidelines and policies. Responsible for setting and tracking deadlines for document review or technical oversight of sites to staff as defined by the Section Chief. Programs and/or activities assigned to unit specifically include RCRA Corrective Action; USDA/CCC; Bankruptcies and Long-term Monitoring of Environmental Sites.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

Supervises the work of staff in the State Cooperative Program - Site Restoration Unit as assigned by the Section Chief. This includes making work assignments, setting performance standards, conducting personnel evaluations, setting staff priorities, providing performance feedback to staff, rewarding staff performance appropriately, supporting career development, communicating effectively, stimulating productivity and providing a creative working environment. Follow all appropriate federal, state, and agency guidance, policies, regulations and statutes to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Section.

Assist Section Chief in daily operations including internal planning and policy development of assigned programs; makes policy and procedural recommendations to the Section Chief. Prepare internal tracking and program reports as assigned by Section Chief. Prepares reports (oral and written) regarding various activities of program administration. Interfaces with other programs and sections within the bureau to ensure that program goals are being met and program guidelines are being followed. Provide interpretation to professional and field staff of federal and state statutes, regulations and administrative policies and procedures consistent with program objectives. Develops and prepares information, proposed rules and regulations, and other policy and technical information for presentation through the department for consideration by the legislature regarding program activities as directed by the Section Chief. Updates project specific fact sheets on a quarterly basis (minimum) to characterize progress on projects. Communicates and provides briefings to Section Chief, Bureau Director and other levels of management as requested.

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 Geology, hydrogeology, earth science, geoscience or other natural science field.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master’s degree in Geology, hydrogeology, earth science, geoscience or other geology field.
  • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
  • Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
  • Ability to use personal protective equipment
  • ArcGIS mapping
  • Sampling and logging experience
  • Data evaluation
  • Length in years and kind: 4
• Post Offer Qualifications:
  • Employee must annually pass a physical which certifies the individual can work in the necessary personal protective equipment. Job does require physical activities involved with the essential functions of the job.

Recruiter Contact Information

Name: Ariana Paige

Email: Ariana.Paige@ks.gov

Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612

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Transcripts

DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

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• Resume
• Cover Letter

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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.

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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.

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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.

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