Professional Geologist

at Corporation Commission in Topeka, Kansas, United States

Job Description

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Agency Information:  

The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) currently has a vacancy for an unclassified Professional Geologist in the Conservation Division Central Office, in Wichita, Kansas. The KCC is a multi-faceted agency responsible for regulating public utilities including electric, natural gas, telecommunication and water companies as well as motor carriers, oil and gas pipelines and oil and gas natural production. The Commissions headquarters is in Topeka with the Conservation Division Central Office located in Wichita and four Conservation district offices located in Dodge City, Wichita, Chanute, and Hays. 

About the Position

Who can apply:  Two years of experience in general office, clerical and administrative support work. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.
Classified/Unclassified Service:  Unclassified
Full-Time/Part-Time:  Full-Time
Regular/Temporary:  Regular
Work Schedule:  Monday – Friday 8 – 5
Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
Veterans’ Preference Eligible: Yes
Search Keywords: Oil and Gas, KCC, Sedgwick, Geologist

Compensation: $56,000 – $64,000 
* 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 Professional Geologist will execute responsibilities in both the Production and Underground Injection Control (UIC) portions of the joint Department. 

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

• Review and process Intents to Drill, Intents to Plug, and Plugging Reports.


• Administer the Commission rules and regulations pertaining to the protection of correlative rights and prevention of waste of oil and natural gas resources, and overseeing each oil/gas well during its producing life i.e., from the time the well is drilled until the well is plugged.


• Review and process UIC injection applications as needed.

Qualifications
 

Education:  

• Bachelors degree in environmental, agricultural or natural sciences/resources or related field as determined relevant by Agency personnel.

Licensing & Certification: 

• Professional geology license recognized by the Kanas Board of Technical Professions.

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access.


• Experience proofreading, editing, and composing documents.


• Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate orally and in writing.


• Ability to create and maintain positive working relationships.
   

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:  

Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate required in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03.  Each applicant (even non-residents) who is selected for a State of Kansas job vacancy must apply for a Tax Clearance Certificate within 10 days from the date of the offer letter by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue’s (KDOR) website at https://www.ksrevenue.gov/taxclearance.html
If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact Kansas Department of Revenue at (785)296-3199 or by email at kdor_specialprojects@ks.gov

Recruiter Contact Information

Name: Sandra Rak
Email: Sandra.Rak@ks.gov
Phone: 785-271-3136

Job Application Process

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• Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.


• Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. *This information is included on all your job applications.


• Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.


• Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.


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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete

Upload these on the Careers – My Job Applications page

• DD214 (if you are claiming Veterans Preference)
   

Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application

• Cover Letter


• Resume

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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.