at Dept of Health & Environment in Topeka, Kansas, United States
Job Description
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Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy
Job Posting closes: June 23, 2026
Required documents uploaded by: June 23, 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 States 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
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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:
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Pay Range: ($27.89)
* 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 (K0235851)
Position Summary & Responsibilities:
Coordinator for Drinking Water Protection Program Facilitation with Communities. The Drinking Water Protection Program will develop resources, tools, and guidance for Kansas public water supplies to actively restore and protect drinking water sources. Incumbents will plan, develop, and coordinate the actions of a statewide DWPP technical committee made up of scientists, managers, elected officials, and landowners. Responsible for coordination of the activities of multiple local DWPP projects: (A) With supervisor oversight, advises local stakeholders through professional observations and judgments necessary to identify environmental improvements to drinking water quality; (B) Evaluates groundwater conditions and hazard potentials to determine feasibility, location, and safe and economic development of projects; © prepares and/or reviews hydrogeologic studies of subsurface information to recommend surface changes and educate local officials and stakeholder groups providing a scientific basis to make final decisions of a technical nature to recommend corrective action, and to evaluate project performance over time; (D) Review contract plans and bids to ensure that work plans are consistent with the geologic conditions or standards; (E) communicate and coordinate assistance to local stakeholders and external partners regarding DWPP principles, objectives and methodologies; (F) facilitate cooperation, knowledge and resources from public water supply watershed stakeholders.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
TProject Manager for Drinking Water Protection Program Projects. Assess ground and surface water movement in order to provide advice regarding contaminated drinking water supplies. Participate in review and evaluation of a geological survey for design, construction, maintenance and remediation projects for Public Water Supplies who participate in WMS DWPP. This would include preparation of detailed subsurface investigations, mapping, plan profiles, cross sections, and complex hydrogeological reports. As a PWS community moves through the DWPP, the incumbent would be responsible for reviewing well construction information, interacting with consultants to negotiate remediation work and informing supervisors of all pertinent aspects of the project. Additional responsibilities would include interpreting data for government officials, industry, and the public at public meetings, and strong coordination with the Public Water Supply Section regarding the Capacity Development Program, for ensuring technical, managerial, and financial (TMF) capacity in public water systems. Develop and maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of both State and Federal statutes, regulations, water quality criteria, EPA drinking water guideline standards. Advise on any administrative or regulatory actions required.
Qualifications
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Education:- High School, GED
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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
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Minimum Qualifications:
- Four years of experience in geology/hydrogeology/earth science/geoscience or other related field
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Preferred Qualifications:
- Geology, hydrogeology, earth science, geoscience or related field
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
- Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Experience with groundwater assessment and remediation planning
- Experience interpreting data for watershed-based decisions
- Experience working with local communities and stakeholders
- Experience working with ArcGIS
- Project management experience
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. 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 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 Veterans 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 determined 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 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.
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