Job Description:

The position (K0145874): KS Dept of Health and Environmental Laboratories is seeking experienced chemist to perform organic analytical testing using GC, GCMS, for analysis of pesticides, volatiles, disinfecting by products in water and soil.  Located in Topeka. Specific method training will be provided.

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

Public Drinking Water and Environmental Monitoring –   Analyze samples from Public Water Systems to ensure they are meeting the Safe Drinking Water requirements.  These samples are analyzed for Volatile Organic Compounds, Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds and disinfectant by products.  In addition, raw water samples such as ground water or surface water and soil samples are analyzed for Volatile Organic Compounds to support the environmental monitoring programs of the State of Kansas.

Must be able to follow written SOP’s, Test Methods and EPA methods as defined.

Responsible for compliance data review and reporting as required by the State and US-EPA.

Qualifications: 

Education:

The minimum level of education and experience required to perform the job.

• Bachelor’s degree in a Natural Science field with a minimum of 25 hours in chemistry and two years of experience in chemistry.

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.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Any additional skills, experiences, or qualifications that would be beneficial, but aren’t strictly necessary.

• Word, Excel
• Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
• Operation Gas Chromatographs
• Operation Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometers
• At least four years’ experience in analytical chemistry with one year experience in environmental organic compound analysis on drinking water samples; especially skilled in the operation of Gas Chromatograph / Mass Spectrometers preferably in the analysis of volatile organic analytes.
• Knowledgeable in the operation, maintenance, and minor repair of complex laboratory instruments.

About the Position: 

• Who can apply: Anyone (External)
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Classified
• 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

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

How to Apply:

Specific instructions for applying, which might include submitting a resume, cover letter, list of references, or completing an online application.

• Please include the Job ID number when emailing.

Job Application Process:  Only applications submitted within our State of Kansas Careers Portal will be considered.

• First Sign in or register as a New User at https://admin.ks.gov/offices/personnel-services/jobs
• Complete or update your contact information on the State of Kansas Careers Portal > My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
• Upload required documents listed for each specific job posting.
• 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.
• Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
  • Email – sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page
  • Notifications – view the Careers> My Job Notifications page

Contact Information:

[email protected]

Salary Range

$ $23.31 to $25.68