Environment Section Chief

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Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes:
Open Until Filled

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. KDHE does not provide sponsor ships for this position.

E-Verify:
Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional information regarding E-Verify, please . For additional information regarding Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER) please .

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About the Position

* Who can apply:
Anyone (External).

* 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:

* Annual Pay Range: $85,000

* 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 (K0224236)

Plans, organizes and directs the operations of the Radiation Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry Laboratory (ECL), Chemical Terrorism and Blood Lead Program staff. Supervises and directs unit managers to promote teamwork and cross-training for the section's staff; oversees the analytical work of the section to ensure that accurate environmental data is provided to all customers, both within and outside of the agency; monitors the status and function of laboratory instrumentation, equipment, and expendables necessary for requirements of the Division of Environment;

and participates in senior laboratory management meetings.

Serves as Chemical Terrorism Coordinator for the Laboratory Response Network and CDC. Approve data submission and submit quarterly reports of the unit's activities. Serve as Technical Supervisor for the blood lead testing program. Supervise unit and maintain a consistent QA program following CLIA requirements.

Implements, maintains, and monitors a rigorous quality assurance program consistent with current recommendations to assess and assure reliability and quality of laboratory data for EPA, TNI and CLIA. Evaluates and directs corrective actions as needed. Plans and directs the development or modification of analytical methods to assure current and acceptable methods are being used to meet state and federal regulatory requirements.

Develops and implements a maintenance program and procedures to maximize analytical performance and instrument life. Specifies maintenance activities and ensures these activities are carried out and documented according to plan.

Supervises managers and directs supervision of professional and technical staff in the performance of their work. Makes work assignments. Reviews daily operations to assure efficient, timely and accurate chemical analyses. Reviews performance and conducts evaluations of technical and professional staff and indicates areas needing improvement or provides positive feedback.…