Remediation Project Manager

About the Position

• Open to External applicants
• Unclassified Service
• Full‑time
• Regular
• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm (flexible schedules available)
• Eligible to receive benefits:
  Yes
• Veterans' Preference Eligible:
  Yes
• Sponsorship: KDHE does not provide sponsorship for this position.

• Pay Range: $25.68–$28.31 per hour
• 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

• Project Management
  :
  
  A) Manages Voluntary Cleanup Program projects as assigned by the Unit Manager on environmentally contaminated sites.
  
  B) Analyzes, interprets, and evaluates investigative and monitoring data/activities and guides remedial progress.
  
  C) Evaluates status of all sites and addresses stalled projects.
  
  D) Coordinates project management with other bureaus, programs, and regulatory entities.
  
  E) Interacts with voluntary parties, consultants, and the public to facilitate site investigations and cleanups.
  
  F) Communicates significant project aspects to the chain of command. G) Issues the No Further Action Determination within 60 days of completion of all activities (e.g., well plugging).
• Technical Document Reviews
  :
  
  A) Provides thorough, quality reviews of project‑specific technical documents with a decision in an average of 30 calendar days and keeps the Unit Manager informed weekly when a document exceeds 60 days.
  
  B) Ensures documents are completed within policies, procedures, and program quality management plan.
  
  C) Documents reviews through KEIMS and written correspondence.
  
  D) Ensures electronic and hard copies of communications and documents are submitted to the Administrative Record File.
• Field Work/Oversight
  :
  
  A) Provides field oversight and regulatory management.
  
  B) Conducts a minimum of two field audits per year.
  
  C) Performs quality assurance/quality control sampling.
  
  D) Understands and follows the Quality Management Plan and annually reviews such documents.
  
  E) Implements field work safely and consistently with agency policies.

• Education
  :
  High School or GED.
• Licensing & Certification
  :
  Valid driver’s license.
• Minimum Qualifications
  :
  Four years of experience in environmental science with an emphasis on biology, chemistry, geology, or related natural science.
• Preferred Qualifications
  :
  Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access; proofreading, editing, attention to detail; good communication skills; one year of environmental/geology experience.

• Pass a physical within six months of hire that certifies the employee can work in the necessary protective gear.
• Obtain a valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate within ten days of a job offer.

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.