Professional Environmental Geologist Supervisor (Unit Manager) (209925)

Job Description:

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has a Professional Environmental Geologist Supervisor (Unit Manager) opening in Topeka. The KDHE Storage Tank Section is seeking to fill the Unit Manager position for the Leaking Underground Storage Tank / Investigation Unit. This position oversees the programs and staff related to petroleum contaminated sites during an investigation, excavation, risk-based corrective action evaluation, groundwater monitoring and site closure. The successful candidate will use the database daily to track site progress and confirm staff adhere to crucial deadlines. He/she will create and maintain reports for state and federal reporting requirements.

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

Manage a limited number of complex projects at Storage Tank sites.  Prepare scopes of work and bid documents for investigation and risk-based corrective action evaluations.  Coordinate all activities of bidding and fulfillment of bid requirements with contractual services unit.  Interact with consultants to ensure completion of work under contract.  Manage and evaluate project costs for effective investigations and efficient use of state funds.  Direct the supervision of professional and technical staff in the statewide Leaking Underground Storage Tank/Investigation Unit as assigned by the Section Chief.  Make work assignments, set performance standards, conduct personnel evaluations, set staff priorities, provide performance feedback to staff, reward staff performance and support staff career development, stimulates productivity and provide for a creative work environment.

Performs as manager and supervisor of the statewide Leaking Underground Storage Tank/Investigation Unit in the Storage Tank Section.  Oversees preparation of technical projects, designs, plans, estimates, calculations, inspections, testing, and collection of data for soil and groundwater investigation projects.  This includes but is not limited to, program development guidance, public relations, policy development, technical oversight, geologic oversight, tracking of various program elements, dissemination of information to the public, ranking of priorities, program updates, project tracking, staff assignments, and budgeting.  Assist the Section Chief in administration of the program.  Is responsible for assuring consistency, QA/QC, fairness, and follows all agency/bureau/section guidelines and policies for all program elements.  Responsible for setting and tracking deadlines for document review or technical oversight of sites to staff as defined by the Section Chief.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Professional geology license recognized by the Kansas Board of Technical Professions

Education:

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

• Bachelor’s degree in geology/hydrogeology/earth science/geoscience or other geology 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

Preferred Qualifications: 

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

• Master’s degree in geology or geology field
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
• Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
• Ability to use personal protective equipment
• ArcGIS Mapping
• Sampling and Logging Experience
• Data Evaluation
• Four years of experience of geologic work in the environmental field

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:

• Must pass a physical which certifies the individual can work in the necessary personal protective equipment

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

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 (209925) 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
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• Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.
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Contact Information:

[email protected]

Salary Range

$ $76,986