Environmental Specialist Supervisor — HAB & Water Quality

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is seeking an Environmental Specialist Supervisor for their Harmful Algal Bloom Response and Mitigation Program in Garden City, KS. This full-time position involves supervising staff conducting field sampling and data analysis. The role includes program planning, oversight, and ensuring adherence to quality control standards. The job offers benefits and a flexible work schedule, but does not allow for remote work.
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Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes: March 30, 2026

Required documents uploaded by: March 30, 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, Kan Care). 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 sponsor ships for this position.

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About The Position
• Who can apply:
Agency Only
• 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: ($29.73-$32.78)
• 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 position (K0237661)

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment's Monitoring, Assessment, and Science Section, part of the Bureau of Water, is looking for an Environmental Specialist Supervisor to serve as the Assessment and Science Unit Chief. This unit oversees the Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Response and Mitigation Program. This position supervises staff who conduct field sampling, algal and macroinvertebrate taxonomy, geographical information and statistical data analysis, interpretation, and reporting.

Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Response and Mitigation Program. Directs data collection and analysis, program databases, planning, and program functions in accordance with established quality control requirements, standard operating procedures and Kansas personnel and travel policies. Primary responsibilities include program operation planning and oversight, maintaining and updating program policy and standard operating procedures, participation in field sampling and laboratory analytical activities (as needed), and training of staff assigned to monitoring program part or full-time.

Direct analytical and technical support for HAB events and perform database management for Section activities and information. Coordinates program functions with the Bureau of Environmental Field Services, the Division of Public Health, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, lake managers and stakeholders, as well as Kansas Health and Environmental Laboratories, which include contract laboratories for HAB response analytical services and initiatives.

Advises Section and Bureau of HAB program initiatives, HAB mitigation strategies, and national trends and research. Interprets and presents KDHE data to other agencies and legislators.

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

Development and data support for Integrated Report. Directs the…