Reclamation Project Manager

Job Posting

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes: August 25, 2025

Required documents uploaded by: August 25, 2025

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.

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About the Position

• Who can apply: Anyone (External)
• 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:

• Hourly Pay Range: $25.68 - $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

Retirement and deferred compensation programs

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Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

The position (K0224286)

Act as the point of contact in the procurement of engineering designs, plans, and bid specifications for AML Reclamation Projects using contracts already established by the Bureau of Environmental Remediation. Review project designs, plans, and bid specifications by compiling, analyzing, and interpreting statistical and environmental data obtained from literature reviews, special surveys, and reports to identify and substantiate specific environmental or engineering problems associated with the plans and designs. Review all types of AML designs, plans and bid specifications for detail, accuracy, clarity of designs, feasibility of implementation in the field, and completeness in meeting State and Federal laws, and agency policies, guidelines, and goals, as applicable. As part of the AML review, activities will include providing technical and scientific recommendations for corrective action in decisions regarding identification of specific environmental or safety problems on AML sites. Report any deficiencies to the Project Manager, in writing, within 6 days of notification that engineering materials are available for review. Act as a Project Manager on assigned abandoned mine land reclamation projects as needed.

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

Collect, compile, analyze, and interpret the results of environmental, chemical, biological, geological, geophysical and hydrological tests, as necessary, to identify and substantiate specific environmental problems or undesirable trends on proposed and completed AML projects. This will include land surveying, computer mapping, geotechnical testing, earthwork computation, and developing bid documents and specifications to ensure project completion in the most cost effective and environmentally sound manner. Aid in the development and design of drawings and plans for the construction and maintenance on abandoned mine land reclamation projects and bond forfeiture sites. Identify and recommend solutions for unusual and complex technical problems associated with the construction and maintenance on AML sites. Meet with project landowners to identify potential conflicts with reclamation plans and communicate to appropriate Project Manager and project file in writing.

Qualifications

• Education:

• Bachelor's degree

• 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:

• A bachelor's degree in environmental science with an emphasis on biology, chemistry, geology or a related natural science. Experience in the biological/agricultural/physical sciences, natural science/resources, mathematics or engineering may be substituted for the required education as determined relevant by the agency.

• Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree science, engineering or construction technology

• Knowledge of land and construction surveying

• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access

• Proofreading, editing, attention to detail

• AutoCad, ESRI Products

• Globalmapper

• Knowledge of land and construction surveying

• Knowledge of Mined Land Reclamation

• Post-Offer Qualification:

• In addition to complying with State Ethics Laws, the incumbent must be able to comply with the Restriction on Financial Interests of State Employees of the Federal Office of Surface Mining, 30 CFR Part 705.

Recruiter Contact Information

Name: Ariana Paige

Email: ...

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

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Office of Personnel Services

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Topeka, KS 66612

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