Environmental Field Services Intern

State of Kansas
US - Kansas - Douglass
December 18, 2024

The Environment Field Services Intern will collect surface water samples for Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) investigations and document all associated field data. They will also complete minor wastewater lagoon inspections independently and will be required to document all field data including collecting information regarding permit conditions, observations of current conditions, and reporting observations.

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancyJob Posting closes: February 23, 2025

Required documents uploaded by: February 23, 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.

Kansas Department of Health and Environment

About the PositionWho can apply: Anyone (External)

Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

Full-Time/Part-Time: Part-Time, the position is allowed up to 999 hours per year max

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Work Schedule: Flexible,Monday-Friday (32 - 40 hours per week)

Eligible to Receive Benefits: No

Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Compensation:

Hourly Pay Range: $15. 03 - $18. 26

* Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Internship Summary & ResponsibilitiesInternship Project Duties:

The internship position (K0241466)

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is seeking an Intern to join our Internship Program in the Bureau of Environmental Field Services located in our Lawrence District office for the summer from June - August 2025.

Interns will have an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience by inspecting a wide variety of minor municipal, commercial, and industrial wastewater treatment facilities to determine compliance with state and federal regulations and statutes, to protect public health and the environment. This intern will collect surface water samples for Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) investigations and document all associated field data. They will also complete minor wastewater lagoon inspections independently and will be required to document all field data including collecting information regarding permit conditions, observations of current conditions, and reporting observations. The Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) program ensures that the public is aware of algal blooms on public lakes that could cause illnesses and even death in animals and humans. This position involves daytime travel throughout the Northeast District of KDHE and the anticipated work schedule is flexible from Monday to Friday.

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

Sampling - field screening and water sampling to meet program needs. Complete photo and written documentation for the investigations.

Wastewater inspections - will complete file reviews and an onsite inspection of minor wastewater systems. This will include documentation of the field observations and information collected for the inspection including paperwork reviews. Inspection protocols will be followed. Reports will be completed for the inspection including a photo log. Correspondence will be drafted conveying the inspection results.
• Prepares inspection report and correspondence to the facility which explains inspection findings including violations or deficiencies which require corrective action.

Establishes compliance deadlines for corrective actions.
Submits inspection reports and correspondence to the facility and BOW within 20 working days of the inspection.
Conducts timely follow-up on compliance deadlines to ensure corrective actions have been implemented.

- All other duties as assigned which may include

Restocking field sampling supplies.
Filing correspondence for facilities in the Northeast district.

Learn more at: Bureau of Environmental Field Services

Qualifications

Education:
- Currently enrolled in a college program.
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:
- Currently enrolled in a college program.
- Due to the nature of the business, the incumbent must be a minimum of 18 years old at the time of employment.
- As a condition of employment, the candidate will be subject to a criminal background check.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Current college student majoring in sciences, such as biology, engineering, earth sciences, or a related field.
- Customer Service skills.
- Ability to follow directions and work independently.
- Ability to work well with others.
- Ability to communicate in writing and in personal interactions.
Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:
- State of Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate. The successful applicant (even non-residents) must obtain a valid Kansas Certificate of Tax Clearance by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's website within 10 days of the date the applicant has been offered the employment position. A Tax Clearance is a comprehensive tax account review to determine and ensure that an individual's account is compliant with all primary Kansas Tax Laws. A Tax Clearance expires every 90 days. This is in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact ***. Visit the Tax Clearance site for more information on and where to obtain this Kansas Department of Revenue document.

Recruiter Contact InformationName: Ashley Webb

Email:Ashley. webb@ks. govMailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612

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