Job Posting Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy * Job Posting closes: August 5, 2024 * Required documents uploaded by: August 5, 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. http://www.kdhe.ks.gov/ 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: * Annual Pay Range: $68,182.40 - $73,320.00 * 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 (K0224982) The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has an Assessment & Restoration Section Chief opening in Topeka. This position oversees the Superfund, Natural Resource Damage Assessment & Restoration, Dry Cleaning, Spill Response, Site Assessment, and Orphan Sites Programs in the Bureau of Environmental Remediation. The position assists the Bureau Director on daily operations, internal planning, policy development, procedural recommendations, and providing expertise and guidance to subordinate unit managers, project managers, the public, and other concerned persons. In addition to the required education and experience, applicants should have a strong background in supervising staff, and in communicating with site owners, consultants, State and Federal agencies, government officials, and the public. Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: Plans, organizes, and directs the statewide Superfund, Natural Resource Damage Assessment & Restoration, and Drycleaning Programs in the Drycleaner/Superfund Unit. The Section Chief is responsible for providing program and project guidance and goals to the Drycleaner/Superfund Unit Manager, and tracking attainment of goals. The Section Chief is also responsible for tracking budgets and program costs related to these programs. Plans, organizes, and directs the statewide Spill Response and Site Assessment Programs in the Site Response Unit. The Section Chief is responsible for providing program and project guidance and goals to the Site Response Unit Manager, and tracking attainment of goals. The Section Chief is also responsible for tracking budgets and program costs related to these programs. Plans, organizes, and directs the statewide Orphan Sites Program in the Orphan Sites Unit. The Section Chief is responsible for providing program and project guidance and goals to the Orphan Sites Unit Manager, and tracking attainment of goals. The Section Chief is also responsible for tracking budgets and program costs related to these programs. Qualifications * Education: * Bachelor's degree in environmental, agricultural or natural sciences/resources. * 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: * Bachelor's degree in environmental, agricultural or natural sciences/resources. * Three years of experience in environmental program administration. * Preferred Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in geology, hydrogeology, engineering or environmental studies. * Master's degree in geology, hydrogeology, engineering or environmental studies. * Graduate classes in geology or similar. * Experience with emergency spill response and natural resource damage assessments. * Experience in preparing and/or reviewing soil and groundwater assessment and remediation reports. * Experience in collection and interpretation of soil, sediment, groundwater, and air samples. * Experience with employee supervision. * Experience with Superfund (CERCLA) Programs. * Experience performing environmental contractor oversight. * Experience with writing periodic newsletters and guidance documents. * Microsoft Office Project Software. * ArcGIS. * Proofreading, editing, attention to detail. * Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access. * Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: * Incumbent must pass a physical which certifies the individual can work in the necessary protective gear. Recruiter Contact Information * Name: Ashley Webb * Email: Ashley.webb@ks.gov * Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612 Job Application Process * First Sign in or register as a New User. * Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications. * Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. *This information is included on all your job applications. * 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 Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: "How to Apply for a Job - Instructions" and "How to Search for a Job - Instructions" Required Documents for this Application to be Complete Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page * Transcripts * DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference) Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application * Resume * Cover Letter Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: "How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents" How to Claim Veterans Preference Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager. Learn more about claiming Veteran's Preference How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager. Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to: ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator Office of Personnel Services Landon State Office Building 900 SW Jackson, Rm 401 Topeka, KS 66612 Equal Employment Opportunity The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job. If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.