Professional Environment Engineer Supervisor

Job Posting closes:
July 21, 2026.

This position (K0239384) requires a degree in geology, engineering, or a related environmental discipline and at least two years of supervisory experience. The incumbent will oversee the operations of the Solid Waste Permits Section, which includes solid waste landfills, solid waste processing facilities, and hydrogeology and groundwater monitoring units.

Responsibilities include:

• Direct supervision of the three Unit chiefs and a landfill permit engineer.
• Conducting personnel assignments, evaluations, and performance goal setting.
• Providing staff training, technical guidance, and communication of expectations.
• Stimulating productivity across the section.
• Establishing routine and non-routine assignments in consultation with unit leaders.
• Performing final engineering reviews of all solid waste permits and permit modifications for completeness, professionalism, and accuracy.

• Education: High School or GED.
• Licensing & Certification: Valid driver’s license;
  Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.
• Minimum Qualifications: Two years of supervisory experience; P.E. license required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access; strong proofreading, editing, and attention-to-detail skills; background in environmental or civil engineering; experience managing an environmental permitting program; experience reviewing engineering design plans for regulatory compliance; experience interpreting environmental regulations; strong leadership and interpersonal skills; demonstrated leadership experience in an environmental program.

• Pay Range: $45.47–$52.71 per hour; salary may vary based on 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 via the STAR Program.
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs.

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.