Environmental Grant Administrator

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: ($25.05-$26.98)
• 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
• Retail And Deferred Compensation Programs

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

The position (K0237075)

Assists Drinking Water Protection Coordinator and Local Environmental Protection Program Coordinator with grant management: entering grants into the Kansas Grant Management System, approving financial and progress reports, and other duties relating to grant management as needed.

The Environmental Grant Administrator will be responsible for maintaining Federal and State policies and procedures within the Programs Section of the Watershed Management group. The incumbent will create applications for LEPP and DWPP grants and will assist with the RFP process.

The Administrator may occasionally attend local leadership team meetings in place of DWPP Coordinator or LEPP Coordinator. They will work closely with Watershed Management Section to assist with any WRAPS programs that need grant management. The Specialist will be responsible for maintaining proper records. The Administrator will be expected to maintain records to the data coordinator's standards and assist the data coordinator with any projects.

The incumbent will also be involved in the 401/404 water quality certification process and will be responsible for those records.

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

• Participate in/gather data for sanitary surveys, nitrate assessments, and BMP verification (as needed).
• Afford assistance in creating 9-element plans, Project Implementation Plans, and other plans as needed.
• Work closely with Watershed Management Section to assist with any WRAPS programs that need data collection.

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: Four years’ experience in environmental science with an emphasis on biology, chemistry, geology or related natural science.
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
• Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
• Public speaking ability to diverse lay and technical audiences as demonstrated by examples

Preferred Qualifications:

• Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local laws and regulations
• Knowledge/ability to prepare effective reports/publications to a diverse clientele as demonstrated
• Knowledge of the complex and interrelated principles of watershed management and water quality
• Knowledge of water pollution biology, chemistry, and bacteriology of water and wastewater
• Knowledge of environmental management systems
• Knowledge of county/state regulations applied to onsite waste systems and private water wells
• Knowledge of the chemical, biological and physical characteristics of sewage treatment
• Ability to coordinate the work of county sanitarians and environmental specialist team activities
• Knowledge of state/federal laws/regulations relating to the Local Environmental Protection Program
• Knowledge of the principles of effective administration
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:

• Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas.

Required Documents For This Application To Be Complete:

• Transcripts
• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)