Job ID: 219493
Location: Shawnee County
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Agency: Dept of Health & Environment
Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy
Job Posting closes: February 10, 2026
Required documents uploaded by: February 10, 2026
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.
Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9. KDHE does not provide sponsorships for this position.
E-Verify: Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional information regarding E-Verify, please click here. For additional information regarding Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER) please click here.
About the Position
- Who can apply: External (Open to Anyone)
- 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:
- 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 (K0237651)
Position Summary & Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for managing soil and groundwater pollution sites within the Storage Tank Section; evaluating monitoring data; and tracking general progress to ensure projects are completed within time frames established by state law and budgets. Reviews project-specific documents within program guidelines that include 30-day review time frames. Provides field oversight and regulatory management of soil and groundwater pollution sites to assure the public is adequately protected and work complies with all applicable state and federal statutes and regulations. The position is based in the KDHE Topeka office.
Renew monitoring scopes of work. Collect, study, evaluate, investigate, analyze, interpret and review site specific geologic, and hydrologic information for monitoring sites to identify and substantiate specific problems or undesirable trends. Recommend solutions to mitigate economic and environmental impacts if present and if not purpose courses of action to move sites towards closure by interpreting statistical trends in analytical data derived from groundwater samples. Renew scopes of work as needed and develop RFP’s as needed. Develop renewal letters and cost sheets and negotiate costs with the assigned vendors. Prepare approval letters with cost sheets and send them to the Trust Fund applicants. Complete the renewal process within a time frame established by the supervisor and determined from the date the previous scope of work was finalized. Establish an adequate balance between cost and providing adequate protection to the public. Determine site closure for sites that meet the Tier 2 Risk-Based Corrective Action criteria established by the section.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Serve as project manager in the Groundwater Monitoring Unit where ongoing investigation, monitoring, cleanup and site closure of contaminated environmentally impacted sites are occurring. Collect, study, evaluate, investigate, interpret and communicate scientific information to ensure environmental projects are completed and contaminated sites move towards a closed status. Review site specific data and information to determine the appropriate course of action which will provide adequate protection to the public. Interact with consultants, the scientific community and the public regarding sites under the employee’s management. Review and interpret reports to determine if contaminant plumes are being monitored adequately and purpose courses of action if not. Apply research findings to help minimize environmental impacts and mitigate contamination risk to the public.
Qualifications
- Education:
- High School, GED
- 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:
- Four years’ experience in environmental science with an emphasis on biology, chemistry, geology or a related natural science.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Geology, Hydrogeology, Earth/Geoscience
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
- Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
- Ability to review technical data and good interpretation skills
- Knowledge of environmental field techniques
- Experience working with the Kansas Risk-Based Corrective Action evaluation process
- Experience managing a large number of sites and prioritizing workload
- Experience working with the petroleum contaminated storage tank sites
- Experience working with the Kansas Storage Tank Program and related Federal and State regulations
- Experience communicating effectively and professionally with the public
- Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:
- The incumbent must pass a physical which certifies the individual can work in the necessary protective gear.
- 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 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: Tracey N. Benson
Email: Tracey.N.Benson@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
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Transcripts
DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application
- 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.
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.
