Remediation Project Manager

Job Posting

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes: June 11, 2026

Required documents uploaded by: June 11, 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.

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.

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: ($25.68-$28.31)
• 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

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information

Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

The position (K0209406)

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Project Management: A) Manages Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP) projects as assigned by the Unit Manager on environmentally contaminated sites where ongoing investigation and cleanup are occurring. B) Analyzes, interprets, and evaluates investigative and monitoring data/activities and guides remedial progress to ensure projects are completed within reasonable timeframes and as established by State law. C) Routinely evaluates the status of all sites and addresses projects that have stalled in progressing through the program. D) Coordinates project management with other applicable bureaus and programs within the agency and other governmental or regulatory entities. E) Effectively interacts with voluntary parties, their consultants, and the public/other stakeholders to facilitate timely site investigations and cleanups. F) Communicates significant aspects of project management through appropriate chain of command to provide information and/or briefings to management as requested. G) Issues the No Further Action Determination within 60 days of completion of all activities (e.g. well plugging).

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

Technical Document Reviews: A) Provides thorough, quality reviews of project-specific technical documents with a decision in an average of 30 calendar days of receipt and keeps Unit Manager informed weekly when a document exceeds 60 days without a decision. B) Ensures documents are completed within a specific code of policies, procedures, and program quality management plan to ensure that work satisfies relevant statutes, regulations, and program guidance. C) Reviews will be documented through KEIMS and written correspondence with entities conducting such investigations and/or remediation. Various types of communication including written (letter and email) and oral (telecommunication and face-to-face) are expected during document reviews. D) Ensure electronic and hard copies of communications and documents are submitted to the Administrative Record File (paper and electronic).

Field Work/Oversight: A) Provides field oversight and regulatory management to assure that work complies with all applicable state and federal statutes and regulations. B) Conducts a minimum of 2 field audits per year. C) Performs quality assurance/quality control sampling. C) Understands and follows the Quality Management Plan and annually reviews such documents. D) Implements field work in a manner that is safe and consistent with appropriate agency policies and guidelines.

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 of experience in environmental science with an emphasis on biology, chemistry, geology or related natural science.

• Preferred Qualifications:

• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access

• Proofreading, editing, attention to detail

• Good communication skills

• One year of environmental/geology experience

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:

Within 6 months of hire, incumbent must pass a physical which certifies the individual can work in the necessary protective gear.

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 .... Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions

Recruiter Contact Information

Name: Tracey N. Benson

Email: ...

Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612

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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete

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Transcripts

DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)

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• 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 determined by the hiring manager.

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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.

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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 ..., scanned and emailed to ..., 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.