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Environmental Specialist Supervisor

Kansas Department of Health & Environment
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Job Title: Environmental Specialist Supervisor (218080)

Job ID: 218080

Location:  Shawnee County

Job Posting Closes: October 30, 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. 

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.

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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
  • Sponsorship:  KDHE does not provide sponsorship for this position.

Compensation: 

  • Annual Pay Range: $58,884.80 - $64,937.60

* 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 (K0233244) 

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has an Environmental Specialist Supervisor opening in Topeka. This position is with the State Cooperative Program - Site Remediation Unit at KDHE within the Bureau of Environmental Remediation. This program specializes in supervising and facilitating the cleanup of environmentally contaminated sites through the use of legal mechanisms and partnership with responsible parties. This position supervises four Project Managers with backgrounds in geology and environmental sciences.

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

Performs as unit manager and supervisor to plan, coordinate and oversee the execution of the State Cooperative Program - Site Remediation Unit in the Remedial Section. Oversee preparation of technical projects, designs, plans, estimates, calculations, inspections, testing, and collection of data for environmentally contaminated projects.  This includes, but is not limited to, program development guidance, public relations, policy development, technical oversight, tracking of various program elements, dissemination of public information to the public, ranking of priorities, program updates, project tracking, staff assignments, contractor oversight, contractor tracking, procurement of contractors and budgeting. Assist Section Chief in administration of program.  Responsible for assuring consistency, QA/QC, fairness, and follows all agency/bureau/section guidelines and policies.  Responsible for setting and tracking deadlines for document review or technical oversight of sites to staff as defined by the Section Chief.

Supervises the work of staff in the State Cooperative Program - Site Remediation Unit as assigned by the Section Chief.  This includes making work assignments, setting performance standards, conducting personnel evaluations, setting staff priorities, providing performance feedback to staff, rewarding staff performance appropriately, supporting career development, communicating effectively, stimulating productivity and providing a creative working environment.  Follow all appropriate federal, state, and agency guidance, policies, regulations and statutes to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Section.

Qualifications 

  • 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:  
    • Seven years of experience in a field of environmental/agricultural sciences or natural sciences/resources. A combination of experience and post-secondary education in environmental, agricultural, or natural sciences/resources can substitute for required years of experience as determined relevant by the agency.
  • Preferred Qualifications:  
    • Post-secondary education in geology, hydrogeology, earth sciences, geoscience, or other natural science field.
    • Data evaluation.
    • Sampling and logging experience.
    • ArcGIS mapping.
    • Ability to use personal protective equipment.
    • Proofreading, editing, attention to detail.
    • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access.
  • Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:  
    • Employee must annually 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.
    • 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 you 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

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