Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy
Job Posting closes: October 30, 2025
Required documents uploaded by: October 30, 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.
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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
- Sponsorship: KDHE does not provide sponsorship for this position.
Compensation:
- Hourly Pay Range: $25.68-$28.31
* 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 (K0210883)
Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) and Category 5 alternative plan assessment and development. When appropriate develop and/or utilize surface water quality models in support of the assessment. Analyze the degree of pollution impairment occurring in Kansas’ streams, lakes and wetlands using GIS, land use, water use, habitat, geologic, climate, geomorphometry, water quality and flow data to establish cause and affect linkages between watershed activities and water quality conditions. Utilize established statistical techniques to interpret data. Develop novel statistical techniques for model dataset development and data interpretation when necessary. Apply knowledge of chemical and biological processes during watershed assessment and when simulating the fate and ecological effects of environmental stressors in a watershed. Utilize model outputs to inform TMDL and plan development for impaired waterbodies including point and nonpoint loading scenarios, water quality milestone and endpoint development. Perform technical analyses necessary to support the linkage and allocation of pollutant loads to specific sources within a watershed. Assist with planning and implementing third-party contracts for water quality modeling projects. Develop Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP), and Data Quality Assessment protocols when needed.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Provide technical review of draft TMDLs prepared by other TMDL staff. Support database management for the work unit. Assist with unit web site updates. Support bureau staff with map creation and plotter printing. Assist with section initiatives such as the nutrient trend analyses and/or biological gradient projects. Assist with biennial development and submittal of the 303(d) List of Impaired waters.
Qualifications
- Education:
- Master’s degree in environmental, chemical, biological, or natural sciences/resources
- 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:
- A bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field with an emphasis on biology, chemistry, geology or a related natural science.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- A master’s degree in environmental, chemical, biological, or natural sciences/resources
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
- Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
- Surface water quality modeling experience
- Data mining and statistical analyses of environmental data sets; R script; ArcGIS; Minitab
- Ability to communicate technical information verbally and in writing.
- Knowledge of Clean Water Act requirements.
- Knowledge of chemical and biological indicators of water quality,
- Experience applying scientific principles and practices of watershed management.
- Experienced with ArcGIS, Minitab, and R Script.
- Knowledge of chemical and biological processes in environmental systems.
Recruiter Contact Information
Name: Tracey Benson
Email: Tracey.N.Benson@ks.gov
Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612
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- 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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