<p>Job Posting</p> <p>Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy</p> <p>Job Posting closes: May 13th, 2026</p> <p>Required documents uploaded by: May 13th, 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: Anyone (External). </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: </li><li>Chemist I - $27.56 per hour </li><li>Chemist II - $28.37 per hour </li><li>Chemist III - $29.18 per hour </li><li>Chemist IV - $30.00 per hour </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>Kansas Department of Health and Environment is seeking a talented chemist to join the Inorganic unit. This unit tests a variety of analytes in water, soil and other matrices for environmental pollutants using EPA methods. Primary duties involve testing metals, nutrients using ICPMS, ICPOES, Discrete analyzer, Ion Chromatography.</p> <p>This Chemist position (K0247224) will work as an integral part of the Inorganic and Radchem Unit by providing support to other analysts when the workload demands. Monitors inventory of supplies needed for analysis. Reviews and approves analytical data for accuracy and transfers results of chemical analysis using the Laboratory LIMS computer system. Analyzes and evaluates quality control samples to be used to set "Out of Control" levels and summarize precision and accuracy data, and quality control samples such as duplicates, spikes, blanks, and audits to confirm the reliability of data. Responsible for accurate reporting of results to the LIMS. Interprets, suggests and initiates correction of quality control problems. Maintains maximum analytical performance and instrument life through established maintenance procedures according to the appropriate Preventive Maintenance Documents. To assure that work has been documented and analysis completed accurately and efficiently, the work is reviewed by the laboratory program manager or an approved reviewer.</p> <ul> <li>A minimum of a bachelor's degree is required for this role as it is a requirement set by EPA. Performs analysis of metals in samples using ICPOES following EPA method 200.7. This includes reagent and standard preparation, instrument maintenance and waste disposal. </li></ul> <p>Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:</p> <ul> <li>Performs analysis of metals and mercury in samples using ICPMS following EPA method 200.8. This includes reagent and standard preparation, instrument maintenance and waste disposal. </li><li>Performs analysis of ammonia, total phosphorus and TKN in water and soil samples using discrete analysis following EPA methods 350, 365 and 351. This includes reagent and standard preparation, instrument maintenance and waste disposal. </li><li>Performs analysis of ammonia, total phosphorus and TKN in water and soil samples using discrete analysis following EPA methods 350, 365 and 351. This includes reagent and standard preparation, instrument maintenance and waste disposal. </li><li>Performs analysis of for analytes such as nitrate, phosphate, fluoride using Ion Chromatography following EPA methods 300. This includes reagent and standard preparation, instrument maintenance and waste disposal. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li> <p>Education:</p> </li><li> <p>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.</p> </li><li> <p>Minimum Qualifications:</p> </li><li> <p>Chemist I</p> </li><li> <p>Bachelor's degree in a natural science field with a minimum of 25 hours in chemistry. Experience in the natural science field may be substituted for the required education as determined relevant by the agency.</p> </li><li> <p>Chemist II</p> </li><li> <p>Bachelor's degree in a natural science field with a minimum of 25 hours in chemistry. Experience in the natural science field may be substituted for the required education as determined relevant by the agency.</p> </li><li> <p>AND 1+ years of experience in an environmental laboratory setting.</p> </li><li> <p>AND Must be cross-trained into an additional laboratory unit within 6 months of hire.</p> </li><li> <p>Chemist III</p> </li><li> <p>Bachelor's degree in a natural science field with a minimum of 25 hours in chemistry. Experience in the natural science field may be substituted for the required education as determined relevant by the agency.</p> </li><li> <p>AND 4+ years of experience in an environmental laboratory setting.</p> </li><li> <p>AND must be cross-trained into an additional laboratory unit within 6 months of hire.</p> </li><li> <p>AND must attend and obtain a certificate for EPA Certification Officer training within 18 months of hire.</p> </li><li> <p>Chemist IV</p> </li><li> <p>Bachelor's degree in a natural science field with a minimum of 25 hours in chemistry. Experience in the natural science field may be substituted for the required education as determined relevant by the agency.</p> </li><li> <p>AND 10+ years of experience in an environmental laboratory setting.</p> </li><li> <p>AND Must be cross-trained into a total of 3 laboratory units within 1 year of hire.</p> </li><li> <p>AND Must attend and obtain a certificate for EPA Certification Officer training within 18 months of hire.</p> </li><li> <p>AND Must attend and obtain a certificate for TNI Basic Assessor training within 18 months of hire.</p> </li><li> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> </li><li> <p>Bachelor's degree in chemistry.</p> </li><li> <p>Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access</p> </li><li> <p>Proofreading, editing, attention to detail</p> </li><li> <p>Experience with laboratory procedures; preparing reagents, calibrations, reporting data</p> </li><li> <p>Experience in environmental chemistry</p> </li><li> <p>Skilled in using analytical instrumentation such as Ion Chromatography, ICP-MS, CVAA, Colorimetry</p> </li><li> <p>Familiarity with Quality Assurance/Control principals</p> </li><li> <p>Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:</p> </li><li> <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. A 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 you 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 a 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> </li><li></li></ul> <p>Recruiter Contact Information</p> <p>Name: Kyle Sanders</p> <p>Email: Kyle.Sanders@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 on 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 determine 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 a 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>