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Kansas Department of Health and Environment · 1 day ago

Environmental GIS Specialist

Shawnee County, KS

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$26.98/hr - $28.03/hr

4+ years exp

Kansas Department of Health and Environment is dedicated to improving and protecting the health of Kansans through a holistic approach. The Environmental GIS Specialist will manage watershed projects, utilizing GIS to support environmental assessments and stakeholder communication.

AssociationFinanceHealth CareWaste Management

No H1B

Responsibilities

Manage the development and execution of WRAPS watershed projects

Foster a working relationship with and assist watershed coordinators with the development of project strategies, objectives, timelines and deliverables

Monitor progress on project implementation plan (PIP) strategies, deliverables, and adherence to project timelines on a quarterly basis

Work with coordinators to implement corrective actions to ensure projects accomplish WRAPS project objectives

Coordinate with the WRAPS Grant Administrator to review proposed deviations from approved PIPs or to resolve known issues of compliance

Engage with watershed stakeholder leadership team (SLT) as necessary (at least once per year) to provide agency updates, present environmental data or results, and ask questions as necessary

Conduct spot field audits of BMPs to verify environmental results

Ensure data derived from assigned WRAPS watershed projects, i.e., best management practices (BMPs) and metadata (e.g. BMP type, location, cost share amount) are verified as accurate through appropriate quality assurance procedures

Specializes in using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to support the technical needs of programs within the Watershed Management Section (WMS)

Support includes developing and maintaining spatial datasets, performing geospatial data analyses, interpreting spatial data and analytical results related to watershed hydrology, land use, soils, climate, water quality and environmental impacts

Organize and maintain GIS databases, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and accessibility

Provide GIS training and assistance to other WMS staff and staff from other bureaus

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate GIS analyses into environmental assessments and plans

Stay current with emerging GIS technologies, tools, and best practices relevant to watershed management

Support public outreach efforts by preparing materials that communicate GIS findings and watershed issues to community members and stakeholders

Qualification

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)Environmental scienceWater pollution controlData analysisProject managementProofreadingCommunication skillsTeamworkAttention to detailLeadership

Required

High School, GED

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

4 years' experience and knowledge in agriculture or environmental science with an emphasis in biology, chemistry, agronomy, animal science or a related natural science