<p>Job Posting</p> <p>Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy</p> <p>Job Posting closes: May 30, 2026</p> <p>Required documents uploaded by: May 30, 2026</p> <p>Kansas Department of Health and Environment:</p> <p>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, KanCare). 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.</p> <p>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 sponsorships for this position.</p> <p>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 click here. For additional information regarding Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER) please click here.</p> <p>http://www.kdhe.ks.gov/</p> <p>About the Position</p> <ul> <li>Who can apply: External (Open to Anyone) </li><li>Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified </li><li>Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time </li><li>Regular/Temporary: Regular </li><li>Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available) </li><li>Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes </li><li>Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes </li><li>Sponsorship: KDHE does not provide sponsorship for this position. </li></ul> <p>Compensation:</p> <ul> <li>Pay Range: ($89,232.00-$98,363.20) </li><li>Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications. </li></ul> <p>Employment Benefits</p> <p>Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage</p> <p>Sick & Vacation leave</p> <p>Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave</p> <p>Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)</p> <p>Fitness Centers in select locations</p> <p>Employee discounts with the STAR Program</p> <p>Retirement and deferred compensation programs</p> <p>Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…</p> <p>Position Summary & Responsibilities</p> <p>Position Summary:</p> <p>The position (K0237780)</p> <p>Position Summary & Responsibilities:</p> <p>The Hazardous Waste Permitting Section in the Bureau of Waste Management is hiring a Professional Environmental Engineering Supervisor to serve as the Unit Chief of the Operating Facilities and Engineering Unit that implements the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) permitting and corrective action program for operating hazardous waste facilities in Kansas. In addition to supervising the work of three project managers that include a mix of engineers, geologists, or environmental specialists, the position serves as the lead project manager for the most technically complex facilities. Guided by applicable regulations, guidance documents, and the incumbents understanding of environmental engineering as it relates to potential human health and environmental risks from soil, surface water, and groundwater contamination; the Unit Chief works with the assigned facilities or their consultants to review, comment and approve proposed site environmental assessments, investigations, and remediation plans to address contaminated soil and groundwater. The permitting and corrective action program offers an opportunity to oversee all aspects of the permitting process, as well as all phases of assessment, investigation, and remediation of environmental contamination, which typically includes review of plans and reports related to soil and groundwater contamination, groundwater monitoring systems, and the design and performance of environmental remedial systems. The position will collaborate with team members to develop permits, orders, and other enforceable mechanisms to ensure compliance with state and federal environmental laws, regulations, and policies. If you are a professional with an established understanding of the RCRA hazardous waste regulations and want to help protect human health and the environment in a team-oriented setting with an organization that provides a healthy life work balance and great benefits, please consider applying.</p> <p>Supervises the work of the Operating Facilities and Engineering Unit within the hazardous waste permits section of the Bureau of Waste Management. Supervising work includes making work assignments, setting performance standards, conducting personnel evaluations, setting staff priorities, providing performance feedback to staff, rewarding staff performance appropriately, supporting staff career development, training new staff members, communicating effectively (oral and written), stimulating productivity, and providing a creative work environment. Daily work assignments are established in consultation with technical staff and reevaluated regularly based on need and annual and longer-term plans and permitting goals. A task assignment and permit tracking system will be maintained and used to evaluate workload, performance, and to establish priorities.</p> <p>Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:</p> <p>As supervisor for the Operating Facilities and Engineering Unit, coordinates incoming work with the Section Chief to establish the need for engineering reviews, prioritizes engineering work, and assigns engineering and permitting work to staff. In consultation with the Section Chief and in coordination with the Post-Closure Facilities and Hydrogeology Unit Chief, discuss prioritization, project logistics, address concerns, troubleshoot problems, and elevate issues to the Section Chief when needed. Reviews the work products of all engineering unit staff and provides leadership and direction so unit staff can complete tasks efficiently and effectively by answering difficult technical questions and offering insight into regulations, processes and problems. Serves as the technical expert for providing guidance, interpretation and direction to the industry concerning compliance with state and federal hazardous waste regulations for operating facilities.</p> <p>Performs independent technical reviews of a wide variety of engineering reports, plans, specifications, and operational plans for existing, modified, or new hazardous waste treatment, storage, or disposal (TSD) facilities. Interacts with facilities both verbally and in writing to ensure that any deficiencies in the plans or data interpretation are corrected. Retained compared to delegated project assignments will emphasize facilities and issues of the greatest technical complexity. Reviews and interaction with representatives of TSD facilities will ensure that all documents and actions conform to state and federal laws and regulations, bureau policies, and sound engineering practices. Coordinates and conducts meetings with TSD facilities and their consultants, the U.S. EPA, other KDHE bureaus with regulatory oversight responsibilities at these facilities, and the public at community events.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li> <p>Education:</p> </li><li> <p>High School, GED</p> </li><li> <p>Licensing & Certification:</p> </li><li> <p>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</p> </li><li> <p>Minimum Qualifications:</p> </li><li> <p>One year of experience in planning, implementing, monitoring activities, and determining eligibility in FM and/or E&D unit or other related Medicaid eligibility/customer service experience. Education may be substituted for experience as determined by the agency to be relevant</p> </li><li> <p>Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access</p> </li><li> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> </li><li> <p>4 years of experience in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering (Accredited Program) Professional engineering license recognized by the Kansas Board of Technical Professions</p> </li><li> <p>6 years of Advanced degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering</p> </li><li> <p>Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access</p> </li><li> <p>Proofreading, editing, attention to detail</p> </li><li> <p>Reviewing or generating engineering plans and reports</p> </li><li> <p>Good written and oral communication skills</p> </li><li> <p>Soil and Groundwater investigation and remediation, Hydrogeology, Hazardous waste management experience</p> </li><li> <p>2 years of supervisory experience</p> </li><li> <p>5 years of experience with state and federal RCRA regulations</p> </li><li> <p>RCRA Permitting Experience (Writing or Reading/Interpretation)</p> </li><li> <p>RCRA Corrective Action or CERCLA Experience (Assessments, Investigations, Remediation)</p> </li></ul> <p>Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:</p> <p>After employment, as part of a Medical Surveillance Program implemented in accordance OSHA's HAZWOPER requirements, the employee must receive an annual physical to ensure adequate fitness to utilize personal protective equipment which may be necessary to perform certain essential duties of the position. The cost of these physicals will be covered by KDHE.</p> <p>Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a state job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law. If you have a missing tax return(s) or owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions</p> <p>Recruiter Contact Information</p> <p>Name: Tracey N. Benson</p> <p>Email: Tracey.N.Benson@ks.gov</p> <p>Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612</p> <p>Job Application Process</p> <ul> <li> <p>First Sign in or register as a New User.</p> </li><li> <p>Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.</p> </li><li> <p>Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. *This information is included in all your job applications.</p> </li><li> <p>Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and submit when it is complete.</p> </li><li> <p>Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.</p> </li><li> <p>Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.</p> </li><li> <p>Email - sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page</p> </li><li> <p>Notifications - view the Careers> My Job Notifications page</p> </li></ul> <p>Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: "How to Apply for a Job - Instructions" and "How to Search for a Job - Instructions"</p> <p>Required Documents for this Application to be Complete</p> <p>Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page</p> <p>Transcripts</p> <p>DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)</p> <p>Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application</p> <ul> <li>Resume </li><li>Cover Letter </li></ul> <p>Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: "How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents"</p> <p>How to Claim Veterans Preference</p> <p>Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.</p> <p>Learn more about claiming Veteran's Preference</p> <p>How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference</p> <p>Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.</p> <p>Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference</p> <p>PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:</p> <p>ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator</p> <p>Office of Personnel Services</p> <p>Landon State Office Building</p> <p>900 SW Jackson, Rm 401</p> <p>Topeka, KS 66612</p> <p>Equal Employment Opportunity</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p>