Water Quality Program Manager

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Agency Information: Kansas Department of Agriculture

The Kansas Department of Agriculture is devoted to the total support of agriculture in Kansas. The department works for the entire Kansas agriculture sector including farmers, ranchers, food establishments and agribusinesses. The agency has a balanced approach to providing an environment that enhances and encourages economic growth of the agriculture industry and Kansas economy while promoting and advocating for the agriculture industry, the state's largest industry, employer, and economic contributor. KDA helps to ensure a safe food supply, protects natural resources, promotes public health and safety, protects animal health, and provides consumer protection to the best of our ability.

Kansas Department of Agriculture: 1320 Research Park Drive, Manhattan, KS 66502

About the Position:

• Who can apply: Anyone

• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

• Full/Part-time: Full-Time

• Work Schedule: Days

• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

• Veteran Preference Eligible: Yes

Compensation:

• Annual Salary Range: $40,000 to $60,000 per year

• Hourly Pay Range: $19.23 to $28.85 per year

• 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…

This position will remain posted until filled.

Location: KDA Headquarters - Manhattan, KS.

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Provides daily coordination, oversight and implementation of divisional programs and assistance in management of multiple sub-programs relating to soil and water conservation. Core responsibilities consist of managing allocations to conservation districts and NGOs to benefit landowners under the Non-Point Source Pollution Control Program and Water Resources Cost-Share Program.

Also implements funding resources under the Kansas Sediment & Nutrient Reduction and Riparian & Wetland Protection programs.

Provides direct project support for implementation of the division's High Plains Aquifer RCPP project and other federal grants & agreements. Provides instructions and guidance to county conservation district staff involved in the implementation of state funded programs and for ongoing coordination with other local, state and federal agencies.

This position has the opportunity to telework per guidelines of the Telework Policy of the Kansas Department of Agriculture KDA after one year of service.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with diverse groups of partners (e.g. state agencies, federal agencies and other non-governmental operating groups).

• Must have good public speaking, written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent organizational skills with knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Must be able to conduct field evaluations which involves traversing steep grades and carrying equipment in various climatic conditions.

• Ability to travel for short periods, including overnight may be required.

• Employee must have a valid Class C (or higher) Kansas driver's license or equivalent license from another state. Employee is responsible to maintain an acceptable driving record to safely drive state vehicle and be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel normally associated with this position.

Preferred Requirements (Not Required):

• Bachelor's degree in natural resource management, agriculture or related field preferred.

• Experience with water resources riparian / wetland issues preferred.

• Knowledge of Kansas water law and water rights preferred.

Recruiter Contact Information:

• Name: Alyssa Satterthwaite

• Email: Alyssa.Satterthwaite@ks.gov

• Phone: (785) 564-6713

• Fax: (785) 564-6777

• Mailing Address: 1320 Research Park Drive, Manhattan, KS 66502

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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 determine 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 a 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 (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, 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.