Geology Series (217678)
Job Title: Geology Series
Job ID: 217678
Location: Shawnee County
Job Posting Closes: August 28, 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.
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
Compensation:
Pay Range:
- Geology Trainee - $25.05 per hour
- Geology Associate - $27.62 per hour
- Professional Environmental Geologist - $66,560.00 annually
* 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
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Position Summary & Responsibilities
The position (K0227978)
Serves as a KDHE Project Manager for projects at Dry Cleaning sites as assigned, where investigation and remediation efforts are occurring. Coordinates and performs elements of the investigative, monitoring and remedial processes under the supervision of the licensed Professional Geologist Unit Manager to ensure projects are completed within an acceptable time frame. Reviews and evaluates work plans and reports for completeness and technical accuracy for relatively complex sites. Interacts with consultants and the public to review, present and negotiate all aspects of project management. Reviews project specific documents within program guidelines which include 30-to-60-day maximum review timeframes. Performs or manages sites activities in accordance with approved work plans, field sampling plans, quality assurance project plans, quality management plans, and applicable state and federal guidance and policies. Performs these activities under the direction of the Professional Geologist Unit Manager, within program guidelines and time frames, and documents them through written correspondence with project stakeholders. Interacts with consultants and public stakeholders during all aspects of the project management. Coordinates with associated Bureau staff, and other Bureaus and Programs within the Agency. Coordinates with other governmental or regulatory entities at the local and State level.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Prepares, reviews, and/or evaluates technical work plans, sampling programs, proposals and reports associated with investigations and remedial actions at sites throughout Kansas for completeness, accuracy and technical adequacy. Includes analysis and interpretation of geological, environmental and technical data to formulate solutions to project-specific environmental problems and to identify data gaps that would preclude forward progress at the sites and ultimately regulatory approval. Follows all appropriate Agency/Bureau/Section/Program guidance, policies, procedures and the Quality Management Plan. Reviews will be documented through written correspondence with entities conducting such investigations and/or remediation. Various types of communication including written (letter and email) and oral (telecommunication and face-to-face) are expected during document reviews. Projects assigned to this position will vary in complexity.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Earth Science, Geoscience, or other related field.
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:
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
- Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
Geology Trainee
- Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Earth Science, Geoscience, or other related field.
- Within 6 months of hire, incumbent must pass a physical which certifies the individual can work in the necessary protective gear.
- Incumbent is required to work towards professional geologist licensure and ultimately maintaining that professional geologist licensure while in this position.
Geology Associate
- Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Earth Science, Geoscience, or other related field.
- Valid Intern Geologist or Fundamentals of Geology Certificate recognized by the Kansas Board of Technical Professions.
- Within 6 months of hire, incumbent must pass a physical which certifies the individual can work in the necessary protective gear.
- Incumbent is required to work towards professional geologist licensure and ultimately maintaining that professional geologist licensure while in this position.
Professional Environmental Geologist
- Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Earth Science, Geoscience, or other related field.
- Valid Professional Geologist license recognized by the Kansas Board of Technical Professions.
- Incumbent is required to continue to maintain their professional geologist licensure at this level while in this position.
- Within 6 months of hire, incumbent must pass a physical which certifies the individual can work in the necessary protective gear.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in geology, hydrogeology, earth science, geoscience or related field.
- Graduate work in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental, Earth, Natural Science
- Sampling of environmental media
- Verbal presentations
- ArcGIS
- Experience in collection and interpretation of soil, sediment, groundwater and surface water samples
- Experience with the remediation of volatile organic compounds
- Experience in preparing and/or reviewing of soil and groundwater assessment reports
- Experience in project management of environmental assessments and remediation
- Ability to use personal protective equipment
Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:
- Must pass a physical which certifies the individual can work in the necessary personal protective equipment. Job does require physical activities involved with the essential functions of the job.
- Staff is expected to work towards obtaining their professional Geologist Licensure while in the position
Recruiter Contact Information
- Name: Ariana Paige
- Email: Ariana.Paige@ks.gov
- Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612
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