Water Quality Field Operations 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

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.