Geology Trainee/Geology Associate/Professional Environmental Geologist (212508)
Job Title: Geology Trainee/Geology Associate/Professional Environmental Geologist
Job ID: 212508
Location: Shawnee County
Job Posting Closes: May 9, 2024
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 - $23.86 per hour
Geology Associate - $26.30 per hour
Professional Environmental Geologist - $63,401.52 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
Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…
Position Summary & Responsibilities
This position (K0229047)
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has a Geology Trainee/Geology Associate/Professional Environmental Geologist opening in Topeka. The KDHE Bureau of Environmental Remediation is seeking a candidate for this project management position in the Orphan Sites Program. This position manages investigations and remediation efforts at contaminated sites statewide. The position evaluates technical work plans, proposals, sampling programs, analytical data, and reports associated with investigations and remedial actions. Some travel is required to perform site visits for the purpose of conducting field investigations, contractor oversight, or environmental sampling activities. Successful candidates should have some experience/knowledge of environmental investigation/remediation and the ability to interact well with contractors, consultants, partner agencies, and the public.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Acts as a project manager on environmentally contaminated sites and other assigned projects where ongoing investigation and cleanup are occurring; evaluates investigative, monitoring, and general remedial progress to ensure projects are completed within time frames established by State law and budgets (where applicable); effectively interact with project stakeholders and the public to facilitate timely site investigations and cleanups and disseminate information to the community; communicate all aspects of project management through appropriate chain of command to provide information and/or briefings to management as requested; represent the agency/bureau/section/program at public meetings, technical meetings, and/or workshops to present data, documents, findings to the public, regulatory community, or industry. Primary duties require knowledge in geology, hydrogeology, and groundwater pollution investigation.
Provide thorough and quality reviews of projects specific technical documents within program guidelines, within 30 to 60 business days of receipt. Review and evaluate assessment and remediation work plans, proposals and reports for completeness, accuracy, and technical adequacy. Includes analysis and interpretation of technical data to identify and develop solutions to environmental problems. Reviews completed within a specific code of policies, procedures, and program quality management plan to ensure that work satisfies relevant statutes, regulations, and program guidance. 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. May compile and interpret information from geologic source documents and laboratory results, drill logs, and other field studies and prepare preliminary technical reports of findings under the guidance of a licensed professional geologist.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Earth Science, Geoscience, or another 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:
Geology Trainee
- Bachelor's degree in geology/hydrogeology/earth science/geoscience or another 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 geology licensure ultimately maintaining a professional geology license while in this position.
Geology Associate
- 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 geology licensure ultimately maintaining a professional geology license while in this position. - Valid Intern Geologist certificate recognized by the Kansas Board of Technical Professions.
Professional Environmental Geologist
- 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 geology licensure ultimately maintaining a professional geology license while in this position.
- Valid Professional Geologist license recognized by the Kansas Board of Technical Professions.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in collecting field samples of soil, water, or air for various contaminants.
- Experience in reviewing environmental investigation reports.
- ArcGIS mapping.
- Ability to use personal protective equipment.
- Proofreading, editing, attention to detail.
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access.
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.
Recruiter Contact Information
- Name: Ashley Webb
- Email: Ashley.webb@ks.gov
- Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612
- Please include the Job ID number when emailing.