Environmental Associate

Job Posting Closes:
September 24, 2026

Required documents uploaded by:
September 24, 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 .

• 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.

• Pay Range: $20.33- $22.38
• 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

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

Provide technical support for field investigations including the preparation of supplies, equipment, and vehicles for mobilization; operation of vehicles and equipment; disposal of waste; and decontamination of sampling equipment. Operate or assist in operation of KDHE’s Geoprobe direct-push sampling units, drill rig, and other technical sampling equipment. Collects groundwater, surface water, soil, and waste samples under proper chain-of-custody and transports samples to the laboratory as specified.

Reviews, understands, and follows all site specific workplans, QAPPs, field sampling plans, and health and safety plans and adheres to the QMP, SOPs, and other bureau, section, and program guidance.

• Maintain section vehicles on a regular basis. Follows up reports on mechanical issues, works with the supervisor and administrative staff to coordinate and schedule vehicle maintenance. Shuttles vehicles to and from the shop for repairs and maintains vehicle maintenance records.
• Maintain the section areas of the Monroe Garage and section field equipment. Always Keeps the Monroe Garage clean and safe. Is thoroughly familiar with the operation and maintenance of all field equipment and training others on the proper use and maintenance of field equipment. Ensure that all field equipment is calibrated and operated according to the manufacture’s specifications, decontaminated, and properly stored when not in use.
  
  Tracks and inventories field equipment regularly.
• Responsible for ordering, maintaining, and tracking consumable field supplies for the section. Inventories and maintain records of field supplies (bentonite, tubing, string, gloves, bailers, etc.). Recognizes the need for purchases and completes purchase orders as directed by the supervisor or unit chief. Researches and compares supply and equipment costs and provides cost information and purchase documentation as needed.

• Education:
  • High School, GED
• Licensing & Certification:
  • Valid Driver's…