Environmental Specialist Supervisor

Kansas Department of Health and Environment; Kansas; On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Sick & vacation leave

Parental, military, jury, and funeral-

Paid state holidays

Fitness centers

STAR Program discounts

Retirement and deferred compensation

Job summary

Kansas Department of Health and Environment seeks an Environmental Specialist Supervisor to lead the Stream Chemistry and Lake & Wetland Unit Chief. You will supervise field sampling, QA/QC of data, and data interpretation, while guiding annual data collection and reporting efforts.

Travel of 2–3 days per month is anticipated; the role supports water quality programs and engagement with federal databases. Strong leadership and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, chemistry, geology, or related natural science.
• Master’s degree preferred in environmental science or natural resource management.
• Experience with databases, statistics, GIS, and software; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee stream chemistry and lake/wetland monitoring operations, supervise staff, and ensure QA/QC of water quality data.
• Coordinate sampling programs and site visits; manage data in state and federal databases; prepare annual reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Supervisory experience

Statistical analysis

Data management

Databases

GIS

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, chemistry, geology, or related natural science.

Master’s in a relevant field of environmental science or natural resource management

Tools

Oracle database

GIS software

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

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: $28.59-$31.53
• 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

Position Summary & Responsibilities

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment's Monitoring, Assessment, and Science Section, part of the Bureau of Water, is seeking an Environmental Specialist Supervisor to serve as the Stream Chemistry and Lake and Wetland Unit Chief. This unit oversees the collection of surface water samples for laboratory analysis. Manages and provides quality assurance/quality control for ambient water quality data, assists with the planning and implementation of annual data collection efforts, data interpretation and report writing, data entry in state’s water quality database, and the annual submission to federal water quality database. This position supervises staff who conduct field sampling, interprets and performs statistical analysis of water quality data, identification of water quality problems, and environmental pollutant sources. Assist with the preparation of annual reports, such as the biennial Section Integrated report. The incumbent may participate in field work and special projects, as needs arise, travel of 2-3 days per month is anticipated.

Job Responsibilities

• Stream Chemistry Monitoring Operation. Directs the management of stream chemistry monitoring operations in accordance with written quality control requirements, standard operating procedures and Kansas personnel and travel policies. Primary responsibilities include planning and oversight of program operations, maintenance, quality assurance and safeguarding of program water quality databases and training and supervision of staff assigned to monitoring program part- or full-time. Oversee preparing schedule site visits (including laboratory sample schedule submission) and selects parameter sampling based on historic routines, current budgetary constraints and immediate strategic needs of agency. Conduct quality control/quality assurance checks on current and historic data to ensure accuracy of data in representing conditions of Kansas streams. Coordinate with other monitoring programs that perform stream sampling, to include Sub watershed and Probabilistic monitoring programs, to efficiently integrate work within the Section. Document QA/QC of data annually.
• Lake and Wetland Monitoring Operations. Directs the management of lake and wetland monitoring operations in accordance with written quality control requirements, standard operating procedures and Kansas personnel and travel policies. Primary responsibilities include planning and oversight of program operations, maintenance, quality assurance and safeguarding of program water quality databases and training and supervision of staff assigned to monitoring program part- or full-time. Oversee preparing schedule site visits (including laboratory sample schedule submission) and selects parameter sampling based on historic routines, current budgetary constraints and immediate strategic needs of agency. Conduct quality control/quality assurance checks on current and historic data to ensure accuracy of data in representing conditions of Kansas lakes and wetlands. Coordinate with other monitoring programs that perform lake sampling, to include Harmful Algal Response Program, to efficiently integrate work within the Section. Document QA/QC of data annually.

Qualifications

• Education: High School, GED
• Licensing & Certification: Valid Driver's License - Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State
• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, chemistry, geology, or related natural science.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s in biology, chemistry, limnology, geology, agriculture, or environmental science; Masters in a relevant field of environmental science or natural resource management; Experience working with databases, statistical, GIS, and computer software; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access; Proofreading, editing, attention to detail; Statistical analysis and software; Good oral and written communication skills; Quality assurance/control procedures; Oracle database programs; Federal data exchange programs and databases; Experience working with program management of water quality monitoring programs; Previous supervisory experience; Geographic Information Systems

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements

Employees must obtain and maintain Red Cross certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and basic first aid.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

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.