Geology Specialist

Job

ID223106

Location

Shawnee County

Full/Part TimeFull-Time

AgencyDept of Health & Environment

Job Posting

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting Closes:

October 12, 2026

Required documents uploaded by: October 12, 2026

Kansas Department of Health and Environment:

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. 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.

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.

http://www.kdhe.ks.gov/

About the Position

Who can apply: External (Open to Anyone)

Classified/Unclassified Service:

Unclassified

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:

Regular

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available)

Eligible to

Receive Benefits:

Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible:

Yes

Sponsorship:

KDHE does not provide sponsorship for this position.

Compensation:

Pay Range:

Geology Trainee $25.30

Geology Associate $27.89

Professional Environmental Geology $32.30-$35.60

• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications. Employment Benefits

Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

Sick & Vacation leave

Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

Fitness Centers in select locations

Employee discounts with the STAR Program

Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information… Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

The position (K0229938)

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

This geology track position supports the Site Assessment program mobile laboratory, as well as planning and executing site assessments throughout the state of Kansas.

Plans and completes site assessments and investigations including preparation of technical work plans, proposals and reports for completeness, accuracy, and technical adequacy for the projects in the Site Assessment Program. Utilizes scientific knowledge and skills to provide technical analysis and interpretation of environmental data to identify and develop solutions to project specific environmental problems in the state including identification of impacted targets and potentially responsible parties. Acts as project manager on more complex projects as assigned by the Unit Manager in the Site Assessment Program. Writes technical reports documenting field work and results. Coordinates the geologic elements of the investigation, monitoring, and remedial process with a licensed geologist to ensure projects are completed.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: Preparation and analysis of the soil/groundwater samples collected by the field personnel for analysis of volatile organic compounds using the Mobile Laboratory Gas Chromatograph (GC). Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the GC including PID, FID and ECD detectors and the equipment within the fixed-based laboratory. Generates and maintains calibration standards of the analytes for calibration of the GC. Documents the field laboratory procedures for Quality Control/Quality Assurance purposes in accordance with KDHE SOPs. Generates Mobile GC Laboratory report of the analytical results.

Qualifications

Education:

High School, GED

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

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, chemistry, geology or related natural science

Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access

Master's degree Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Geochemistry or Natural Sciences

Proofreading, editing, attention to detail

Technical report writing

Geologic, chemistry or environmental science knowledge

Familiarity with analytical equipment

Two years of experience in conducting environmental investigations

Experience in operation of a mobile gas chromatograph (GC) for VOC analysis

Experience in laboratory operations

Preferred Qualifications:

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:

Within six months of hire, incumbent must pass a physical which certifies the individual can work in the necessary protective gear.

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

Recruiter Contact Information

Name:

Tracey N. Benson

Email:

Tracey.

N.Benson@ks.gov

Mailing Address:

1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612