Geology Series
About the Position
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is seeking a Geology Specialist (Trainee) staff person to support the remediation program in the Southeast District Office in Chanute, KS. You will have the opportunity to apply your geologic skills in responding to environmental emergencies and managing environmental contamination through pollution source control, containment, and remedial action. The position will also conduct compliance inspections and complaint investigations in addition to providing technical assistance to operators and the public. Some travel is required to perform site visits for the purpose of conducting field investigations, contractor oversight, or environmental sampling activities.
Qualifications
- Education: High School, GED
- Licensing & Certification: Valid Driver's License
- Minimum Qualifications: Four years of in geology/hydrogeology/earth science/geoscience or other geology field.
- Preferred Qualifications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Post-Secondary Education in Geology, Hydrogeology, Earth Science, or Other Geology Field
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
Job Responsibilities
Responds to spills, releases, and discharges of regulated substances that may threaten or harm public health and/or the environment.
Provides consultation and instruction to industry representatives and clean-up contractors concerning containment of spilled substance and remediation of impacted material.
Provides technical expertise and guidance to other State employees, the public, and other concerned persons regarding the techniques, technologies and activities of the Department regarding remediation and investigation at contaminated sites.
Recruiter Contact Information
Name: Tracey N. Benson
Email: Tracey.N.Benson@ks.gov
Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612