Professional Geologist Supervisor

Job Posting

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting


Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy


Job Posting closes: August 25, 2026

Required documents uploaded by: August 25, 2026

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, 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.

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  . For additional information regarding Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER) please  .

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About The Position

• Who can apply:
  External (Open to Anyone)
• 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:

• Pay Range: ($35.60-$39.25)
• 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 (K0224931)

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Establish and maintain program for evaluating and assuring compliance by public water supply systems with federal and state law and national primary drinking water standards. Coordinate with federal and state personnel to assure state program is administered consistent with federal requirements. Oversee development of SOPs and Survival Guides for all drinking water regulations.



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

Oversee SDWIS data management system necessary to maintain basic public water supply inventory information, compliance tracking, evaluation of program effectiveness and reporting to EPA. Oversee operations and maintenance of the Public Water Supply Data Collector. Oversee coordination with IT and outside contractors related to the ongoing maintenance of the PWS Viewer, Consecutive Connection Tool and Drinking Water Watch.

Qualifications

• 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:
• Professional geology license recognized by the Kansas Board of Technical Professions plus 4 years of experience as a licensed geologist
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Four years of experience in Physical or Natural Sciences
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
• Technical Writing
• Project Management
• Knowledge of data management methods and EPA SDWIS/FED, SDWIS/STATE
• Knowledge federal and state laws and regulations concerning public water supplies
• Knowledge of public water supply treatment and distribution systems
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers and local officials
• Ability to…