<p>Job Posting</p> <p>Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy</p> <p>Job Posting closes: May 14, 2026</p> <p>Required documents uploaded by: May 14, 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>Salary: ($108,555.20) </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 (K0237328)</p> <p>Position Summary & Responsibilities:</p> <p>Supervisory Engineer: Municipal Programs Unit</p> <p>The Bureau of Water is seeking a specialized engineering leader to direct the Municipal Programs Unit. This role is responsible for the technical and financial oversight of critical state water infrastructure and regulatory programs.</p> <p>Core Responsibilities</p> <p>Unit Leadership: Direct all supervisory activities for the Municipal Programs Unit.</p> <p>Financial Management: Oversee the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF), including the development and implementation of municipal project financing and Federal EPA Clean Water SRF grant programs.</p> <p>Regulatory Oversight: Manage the Kansas Biosolids Program and the Wastewater Certified Operator position.</p> <p>This position plans, organizes and directs the statewide activities of the Municipal Programs Unit, which is responsible for reviewing and approving plans, specifications and completed construction of Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) federal and state laws and regulations municipal and commercial wastewater facilities. This position will be an oversee engineering position, as well as environmental position.</p> <p>This position supervises the wastewater operator certification program and the Environmental; Regulatory Compliance Specialist position that oversees the wastewater operator certification program. The program began in 1975 because of laws passed by the Kansas Legislature. The law requires all publicly owned wastewater treatment facilities to be under the supervision of an operator certified by KDHE. The Legislature realized that proper operation of these facilities was essential to protect the health and environment of Kansans. The operator certification program is administered through KDHE and provides five certification levels for wastewater operators. The wastewater operator certification program oversees and develops wastewater operator training program and certification exams. Ensures that Operator Certification Program complies with all State and Federal rules and regulations. Develop new and updated program regulations to ensure operators remain current and consistent with new technologies that are protective of public health and the environment. Jointly oversees all aspects of Annual Operator School including program development, acquisition of instructors and evaluation of the curriculum. Maintains operator certification database. Establishes and oversees the Operator Certification Advisory Committee.</p> <p>This position supervises wastewater technical assistance contracts, including Kansas Rural Water Association contract and the Wichita State University contract. These contracts cover technical assistance for different types of wastewater processes. KDHE relies on our Technical Assistance contracts to address effluent and reporting violations, nutrient reduction and collection system issues.</p> <p>Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:</p> <p>Administer of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) loan program for municipal wastewater system funding (Kansas Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund - KWPCRF). Assists municipalities to schedule and engineer projects, supervise efforts to provide funding to approve engineering plans associated with the projects. Supervise the payments processing to loan recipients for the Clean Water SRF. Assure projects conform to current Federal and State law and regulatory requirements, supervise staff efforts to conform KWPCRF funded projects to these requirements. Manages cash flow of SRF program, in conjunction with DAAR - DOA and KDFA, to assure funds are readily available for payments to municipalities. Manages outreach with municipalities and other funding agencies. Supervise unit staff in handling Clean Water SRF projects.</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>Four years in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering (Accredited Program)</p> </li><li> <p>Professional engineering license recognized by the Kansas Board of Technical Professions or Engineering Associate</p> </li><li> <p>Four years of civil/environmental engineering</p> </li><li> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> </li><li> <p>Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access</p> </li><li> <p>Proofreading, editing, attention to detail</p> </li><li> <p>Six years of civil/environmental engineering</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge of EPA programs</p> </li><li> <p>Excellent oral and written communication skills</p> </li><li> <p>Four years of working knowledge of water quality issues including chemical & biological process design</p> </li><li> <p>Four years experience working with Federal EPA Clean Water Act</p> </li><li> <p>Four years experience in design of municipal wastewater treatment facilities</p> </li><li> <p>Four years experience in the development & implementation of municipal wastewater project funding & financing</p> </li><li> <p>Four years knowledge & exp. with state & federal programs addressing wastewater treatment & water quality</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge of Kansas Environmental Information Management System (KEIMS)</p> </li></ul> <p>Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:</p> <p>Professional engineering license recognized by the Kansas Board of Technical Professions and three years of experience in professional environmental engineering or Engineering Associate.</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>