Geology & Water Resources Program Manager

Kansas Department of Health and Environment; Kansas; On-site; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

Sick & Vacation leave

Paid holidays

Fitness centers in select locations

Retirement and deferred compensation

Job summary

Kansas Department of Health and Environment seeks an experienced program manager to oversee the Water Well and Technical Support Program within the Geology and Well Technology Unit. You will administer guidance, procedures, and public information, ensuring compliance with statutes and regulations.

Responsibilities include licensing coordination, hearings, inspections, and cost tracking, with opportunities for growth in hydrogeologic support and cross-program collaboration.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Geology with license recognized by the Kansas Board of Technical Professions.
• Preferred: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access; geology degrees; proofreading/editing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead program management for the Water Well and Technical Support Program.
• Develop guidance, procedures, and public communications.
• Coordinate well licenses and enforce regulations.
• Prepare technical reports and provide hydrogeologic support.
• Review plans for well construction and QA/QC improvements.
• Perform project management on assigned tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proofreading

Editing

Personal protective equipment

Education

High School or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Geology

Master’s degree in Geology

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Kansas Department of Health and Environment seeks an experienced program manager to oversee the Water Well and Technical Support Program within the Geology and Well Technology Unit. You will administer guidance, procedures, and public information, ensuring compliance with statutes and regulations.

Responsibilities include licensing coordination, hearings, inspections, and cost tracking, with opportunities for growth in hydrogeologic support and cross-program collaboration.