Brownfields Coordinator

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Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes:
July 08, 2026

Required documents uploaded by:
July 08, 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.

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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: ($25.68-$28.31)

* 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

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Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

The position (K0209593)

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

KDHE Brownfields Coordinator

KS Dept. of Health & Environment is seeking a coordinator for the Kansas Brownfields Program. The position requires a strong communicator who will be the lead grants planner/writer; manage work plan activities, budget and timeline to meet grant program goals; enthusiastically conduct promotions and communications related to outreach projects; provide technical assistance to private and non-profit developers and tribal, local, state and federal agencies;

and coordinate the performance of environmental site assessments through KDHE contractors.

Lead grant planner/writer and tracker for the Assessment and Restoration Section for all 128(a) and 104(k) grants. This includes initial planning and drafting of the grant, working with the Section Chief and fiscal analyst to determine budget. Coordinate with other state programs involved with the grant process, plan and coordinate with EPA and provide notification of subsequent awards. Assist tribal governments, municipalities, and non-profit organizations in competitive grant applications including review, consultation, and coordination.

Track, monitor, and report to the Section Chief all grants that have been awarded to KDHE throughout the project periods including meeting all quarterly and/or semi-annual reporting requirements.

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

Plan and enhance the ongoing Brownfields out-reach program in order to raise awareness and promote the Kansas Brownfields Program. Plan, conduct, and participate in workshops and community out-reach events throughout Kansas. Represent the agency/bureau/section/program at public meetings, technical meetings, and workshops, including the presentation of technical environmental data, process, and procedures for assigned projects. Periodically required to plan, prepare, and present scientific or…