Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

• Job Posting closes: March 13, 2023
• Required documents uploaded by: March 13, 2023

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.

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

Compensation:

• Hourly Pay Range: $21.13 - $23.31

• 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

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Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary: The Environmental Admin/ Project Manager position (K0226359) within the Department of Environment/ Bureau of Environmental Field Services is hiring in Topeka. This position will assist Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) staff, the regulated community, and the public with the Kansas Environmental Information Management System database. As the Livestock Waste Management Section moves toward electronic submission of data, there will be more new users trying to understand how to submit data.

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

Evaluate the regulatory activities associated with the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Electronic Reporting Rule - Phase 2. Incumbent is responsible for evaluating the rule and understanding the NPDES programs, permitting processes in KEIMS. Incumbent will work with Windsor and EPA to address Reporting Rule issues.

This position will design forms and documents in KEIMS and publish forms for internal and external use. In addition, this position will beta test the KEIMS UAT environment during upgrades that occur to the KEIMS production software. The incumbent will be expected to work with multiple KDHE bureaus and the regulated community regarding KEIMS.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Bachelor’s degree in software program management.
• 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:
  • Work experience with similar databases may be substituted for education as determined relevant by the agency.
  
  

• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with KEIMS database and NPDES permitting programs.
  • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
  • Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
  • Experience with federal and state environmental rules, regulations, and compliance.
  • Experience developing and managing an information technology project.
  • Experience developing and implementing a training program.

Recruiter Contact Information

• Name: Sharon Dew
• Email: Sharon.C.Dew@ks.gov
• Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612

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• Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
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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

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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 determine by the hiring manager.

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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.