Geologist Series

**Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy** **Job Posting Closes:** November 25, 2026 **Required documents uploaded by:** November 25, 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.** *If you are an* ***OPT or STEM OPT*** *applicant, please note that all individuals must maintain**valid employment authorization and an unexpired EAD.* **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 Env Geologist $67,184.00 yr * *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 (K0227748)** Position Summary & Responsibilities: Perform as a program manager in the planning, coordination and oversight for the implementation of the Water Well and Technical Support Program within the Geology and Well Technology Unit. Administer program in conformance with state statutes and regulations. This includes but is not limited to, development of program guidance, program procedures, public relations, policy development, technical oversight, geologic oversight, tracking of various program elements, dissemination of public information to the public, program updates, project tracking, staff assignments, and monitoring program costs. Coordinate the issuance of water well contractors’ licenses in a timely manner, handle public hearings/meetings on regulations and enforcement issues, coordinate inspections and oversees program administration. Responsible for assuring consistency, developing, modifying and implementing quality assurance/quality control, fairness, and following all agency/bureau/section guidelines and policies for all program elements. Provide technical support to the other Geology and Well Technology Programs. Perform as a project manager on other assigned projects. **Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:** Reviews plans for well construction and plugging projects as needed. Prepares and provides comments concerning deficiencies and initiates appropriate follow-up with industries, facilities, water well contractors, well owners or consultants to address noted deficiencies. Prepare surface geology and hydrogeologic maps, maps of the extent and configuration of water producing zones and injection zones. Develop geologic cross-sections of water bearing zones, injection zones and confining intervals. Assimilates and interprets geologic and groundwater data. Develop groundwater contour maps and geologic cross sections. Prepares technical reports and provides hydrogeologic support to other programs within the Bureau of Water. Review geologic and hydrogeologic data to develop proper well design, injection zone and cavern development standards. Defines and eliminates groundwater pollution sources related to improper well construction, improper well plugging, salt solution mining operations and underground hydrocarbon storage facilities. **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:** + Bachelor’s degree in Geology - license recognized by the Kansas Board of Technical Professions. * **Preferred Qualifications:** + Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access + Bachelor’s degree in Geology + Masters’s degree in Geology + Proofreading, editing, attention to detail + Ability to use personal protective equipment **Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:** Must pass physical which certifies the individual can work in the necessary personal protective equipment. Job requires physical activities involved with essential functions of the job 40 hr. Hazwoper 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 **Job Application Process** * **First Sign in or register as a New User.** * **Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. \*This information is included on all your job applications.** * **Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. \*This information is included in all your job applications.** * **Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and submit when it is complete.** + **Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.** * **Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.** + **Email – sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page** + **Notifications – view the Careers> My Job Notifications page** ***Helpful Resources at*** *jobs.ks.gov****:*** *“How to Apply for a Job – Instructions” and “How to Search for a Job – Instructions"* **Required Documents for this Application to be Complete** **Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page** Transcripts DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference) **Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application** * Resume * Cover Letter ***Helpful Resources at*** ***jobs.ks.gov******: “How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents”*** **How to Claim Veterans Preference** 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. Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference **How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference** 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. Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference **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: ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator Office of Personnel Services Landon State Office Building 900 SW Jackson, Rm 401 Topeka, KS 66612 **Equal Employment Opportunity** 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. 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.