Environmental Lab Assessor

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Job Posting closes:
August 27 th , 2026

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August 27 th , 2026

Position available for an Environmental Laboratory Assessor to conduct environmental laboratory assessments and complete documentation in compliance with Federal regulations. Knowledge of K.A.R. 28-15-35 through K.A.R. 25-15-37, EPA Standard Methods, the Clean Water Act, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, the Safe Drinking Water Act, and The NELAC Institute (TNI) 2016 Standard would be beneficial but not required. Travel around our great state will be required.

Must be self-motivated and detail oriented with strong communication skills.

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, Kan Care). 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 sponsor ships for this position.

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.

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• 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.

• Hourly Pay Range: $29.49 - $31.04
• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

• 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

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The position (K0245324)

FIELD LABS:
Plan and conduct on-site assessments for environmental certification in compliance with KDHE regulations. Review previous assessments and applications in preparation for an assessment. Perform assessments within the expected time frames. Evaluate the technical competence and performance of laboratories. Prepare and send a report of findings within expected time frames. Makes the necessary determinations for approvals, denials, revocations and suspensions of environmental laboratory certification.

Provides assistance to environmental laboratories when they are experiencing difficulties with procedures or problems associated with the accreditation policies. Provides technical review of procedures presented by environmental laboratories for certification when EPA promulgated methodology is not available. Communicates enforcement actions against environmental laboratories violating the State regulations. Review new and renewal applications for Field Lab level environmental laboratory certification. Properly documents this process.

Provide assistance with certification renewal and completion notices.

Develop presentations as requested and present to various stakeholders. Some topics may include data integrity and ethics training, common findings, QA/QC, laboratory data validation, or information regarding specific methods. Assists KHEL QA with environmental laboratory quality requirements for KDHE Environmental Laboratory. Interact with IT or ELIPO LIMS staff to participate in design, development, and modifications of the accreditaiton program database.

Maintain current technical awareness of existing and emerging approved methods, instrumentation, and instrument software as it pertains to the accreditation process. Maintains current awareness of existing and emerging State and Federal regulations (Drinking water, Wastewater, Solids and Hazardous waste, and Air) and evaluating their impact on the State program and the laboratory community.

• Education:
  • High School, GED
• 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:
  • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
  • Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
  • Strong…