- Job ID: 217218
- Location: Finney County;Riley County
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Agency: Kansas Dept of Agriculture
Agency Information: Kansas Department of Agriculture
The Kansas Department of Agriculture is devoted to the total support of agriculture in Kansas. The department works for the entire Kansas agriculture sector including farmers, ranchers, food establishments and agribusinesses. The agency has a balanced approach to providing an environment that enhances and encourages economic growth of the agriculture industry and Kansas economy while promoting and advocating for the agriculture industry, the state’s largest industry, employer, and economic contributor. KDA helps to ensure a safe food supply, protects natural resources, promotes public health and safety, protects animal health, and provides consumer protection to the best of our ability.
Kansas Department of Agriculture: 1320 Research Park Drive, Manhattan, KS 66502
About the Position:
- Who can apply: Anyone
- Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
- Full/Part-time: Full-Time
- Work Schedule: Days (8am to 5pm)
- Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
- Veteran Preference Eligible: Yes
- Disability Preference Eligible: Yes
Compensation:
- Engineering Trainee – $63,000 to $66,560 per year
- Engineering Associate – $72,000 to $73,320 per year
- Professional Engineer – $85,000 to $90,000 per year
* 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 Overview:
The Division of Water Resources is seeking a full-time Interstate Water Engineer to join our team. As an Interstate Water Engineer, you will become an expert on the Arkansas River Compact, related agreements, and operational documents between the States of Kansas and Colorado, and the Kansas irrigation ditch system. This position includes gaining an understanding of Colorado surface water and groundwater operations to monitor, analyze, and protect the Kansas supply from the Arkansas River. There will be meetings and field work in both Colorado and Kansas.
Position Summary & Responsibilities:
This position will remain posted until filled.
Location: This position is located at the Garden City Field Office in Finney County, Kansas or at KDA-DWR’s headquarters in Manhattan, Kansas.
Job Summary:
This position is part of the Interstate Water Issues team focusing on the operational and compliance aspects of the Kansas-Colorado Arkansas River Compact (Compact).
This position:
- Participates in the planning, development, implementation, and monitoring of operational policies and guidelines related to the Compact, including U.S. Supreme Court decrees and various agreements between Kansas and Colorado, to protect Kansas’ interests in its Arkansas River water supply.
- Monitors and analyzes Colorado operations, including Colorado ditch diversion accounting using Colorado’s real-time streamflow data and accounting; water accounting related to various Colorado regulatory requirements; and water accounting in John Martin Reservoir.
- Identifies any issues, engages the Kansas team, and works with Kansas, Colorado, and/or federal officials as necessary to timely resolve such issues.
- Participates in regular meetings with federal agencies responsible for federal facilities and structures that measure, control, or impact water supply available to Kansas; participates in Colorado operational meetings relevant to the Compact and the Arkansas River Basin in Colorado and Kansas; and gives informational presentations and updates to various stakeholder groups.
- Helps to carry out the work of the Arkansas River Compact Administration including reviewing meeting transcripts, preparing data, drafting and reviewing reports, and other administrative duties as may be required.
- Supports the review and evaluation of annual compact compliance data exchange between the states and the evaluation of compact compliance; and helps the Kansas team work toward better data-driven decision models in Kansas.
- Performs field verification of Colorado compliance actions and monitors the various Colorado water diversions.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be physically able to conduct field inspections.
- Must be able to travel in-state and out of state including overnight.
- Must have and maintain a valid Class C (or higher) Kansas driver’s license or equivalent license from another state.
- Education:
- Bachelor of Science in engineering
- Licensing & Certification:
- Engineering Trainee Position
- Working towards obtaining an Intern Engineer Certificate
- Engineering Associate Position
- Intern Engineer Certificate recognized by the Kansas Board of Technical Professions
- Professional Engineer Position
- Professional Engineer License recognized by the Kansas Board of Technical Professions
- Engineering Trainee Position
Preferred Qualifications (Not Required):
- Knowledge of agriculture, water systems and Kansas Water Law and regulations.
- Experience with water rights administration, hydrologic analysis, and water management.
- Technical experience in conducting hydrologic studies or investigations and reporting results.
- Coursework or experience in water resources, hydrology.
Post-Offer/Pre-employment Requirements:
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. A 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 you 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 a 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: Alyssa Satterthwaite
- Email: Alyssa.Satterthwaite@ks.gov
- Phone: (785) 564-6713
- Fax: (785) 564-6777
- Mailing Address: 1320 Research Park Drive, Manhattan, KS 66502
Required Documents for this Application to be Complete:
- On the My Job Applications page, verify these documents are present and valid. Upload or delete and replace if needed.
- DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
- Inside your Job Application, upload these documents:
- Resume (or choose existing resume if you have one)
- Cover Letter
Job Application Process
- Sign in to your existing account or Register for a new account.
- Review and complete your contact information on the My Contact Information page.
- Upload documents listed in the Required Documents section of this job posting to the appropriate location.
- Complete and Submit your application.
- Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
- Email – the email listed on the Careers>My Contact Information page.
- Notifications – view the Careers>My Job Notifications page.
See the helpful links below to assist in completing your 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.
