Remediation Project Manager (214816)

Job Title: Remediation Project Manager 

Job ID: 214816 

Location: Shawnee County

Job Posting Closes: February 9, 2024 

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.

About the Position

• Who can apply: Anyone (External)
• 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

Compensation: 

• Hourly Pay Range:  $26.30 - $27.63

* 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

This Position (K0224934)

This Remediation Project Manager Serves as KDHE project manager for environmentally contaminated sites or other assigned projects that are variously complex in nature within the State Cooperative Program. Reviews and evaluates technical work plans, proposals and reports for completeness, accuracy, and technical adequacy. Includes analysis and interpretation of environmental and other technical data to identify and develop solutions to project-specific environmental problems. Evaluates investigative, monitoring, and general remedial progress to ensure projects are completed within a time frame deemed adequate by KDHE, established by State law, and established by legal agreements with Responsible Party. Interacts with consultants and the public to review, present and negotiate all aspects of project management. Coordinates project management with other applicable bureaus and programs within the agency and other governmental or regulatory entities. Communicates all aspects of project specific management with the Unit Manager. Communication with the Section Chief and Bureau Director may also be required as appropriate.  (Project Management)

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:   

Reviews, evaluates, and/or designs groundwater, soil, sediment, and/or surface water quality sampling programs to assure field procedures and other requirements are effectively performed in accordance with the approved Quality Management Plan including project-specific field sampling plan, quality assurance project plan, work plan, and associated guidance and policies. Follows all appropriate agency/bureau/section/state/federal program guidance, policies, and procedures. Understands and follows the Quality Management Plan and annually reviews such documents. Performs site visits for the purpose of oversight of inspections, field investigations and remediation. Periodically collects split samples for verification of cleanup standards and/or provides oversight of field investigative activities (drilling, sampling, trenching, building demolition, etc.). (Field Work/Oversight).

Assist Unit Manager, as requested, with various programmatic duties such as developing guidance, drafting policy, chairing, or participating on internal and external committees and work groups, leading meetings, and giving presentations.  Provides reports on project tracking and budget status to Unit Manager or Section Chief as requested.  Updates agency database and files to document actions and decisions at each assigned project on a quarterly basis (at minimum) to characterize progress on projects.  Communicates and provides briefings to Unit Manager, Section Chief, Bureau Director, and other levels of management, as requested.  (Management Coordination)

Qualifications

Education:  

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science with an emphasis on geology, chemistry, biology, or a related natural science field.

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 environmental science with an emphasis on biology, chemistry, geology, or a related natural science.

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Master’s degree in environmental science with an emphasis on geology, chemistry, biology, or a related natural science
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
• Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
• ArcGIS mapping
• Manage projects and data evaluation
• Sampling and logging experience
• Experience with Superfund (CERCLA) and/or RCRA Programs
• Ability to use personal protective equipment

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:  

• Employee must annually pass a physical which certifies the individual can work in the necessary personal protective equipment.  Job does require physical activities involved with the essential functions of the job.

Recruiter Contact Information

• Name: Ariana Paige
• Email: Ariana.Paige@ks.gov 
• Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612
• Please include the Job ID number when emailing.