Professional Geologist Supervisor

Job Posting closes:
July 15, 2026

The position (K0224931) establishes and maintains a program for evaluating and assuring compliance by public water supply systems with federal and state law and national primary drinking water standards. It coordinates with federal and state personnel to assure the state program is administered consistently with federal requirements, oversees development of SOPs and Survival Guides for all drinking water regulations.

• 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.

• High School, GED

• Valid Driver's License – required for operating state vehicles, private vehicles, or rental vehicles for the benefit of the State.

• Professional geology license recognized by the Kansas Board of Technical Professions plus 4 years of experience as a licensed geologist.

• Four years of experience in Physical or Natural Sciences.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access.
• Technical Writing.
• Project Management.
• Knowledge of data management methods and EPA SDWIS/FED, SDWIS/STATE.
• Knowledge of 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 plan and supervise the work of staff or professionals and technical employees.
• Three years of professional experience in the study and resolution of environmental problems.

• 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.

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.