NEOGOV · 17 hours ago
Senior Environmental Specialist
City of Wichita - City Hall, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$61K/yr - $109K/yr
2+ years expThe City of Wichita is seeking a Senior Environmental Specialist to lead programs that protect air and water quality and advance sustainability initiatives. This role involves shaping impactful policy, coordinating projects, and engaging the community to enhance public health and environmental awareness.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develops, coordinates, and tracks implementation of programs for pollution prevention and control or conservation of natural resources
May coordinate and review the work of others, giving direction and advice on complex problems
Collaborates with internal and external partners to develop and implement marketing strategies, plans and budgets for alternative funding sources
Conducts needs analysis, surveys, and other approaches to information gathering for better understanding of stakeholder goals and desires
Plans and coordinates education and promotional events with a focus on reducing ozone forming emissions
Promotes the development of special program options among commercial, industrial, and other community organizations
Researches and identifies sources of grant funding, writes grant applications, and manages grants
Establishes and maintains effective relationships with other City departments, are communities including local governments, economic development agencies, and other stakeholders to support air quality initiatives geared towards reducing ozone
Works with related boards and committees to support air quality initiatives
Prepares reports and proposals, analysis, statistics, and makes recommendations for assigned programs
Composes and delivers oral and written presentations to professional and lay groups, including press release and on-camera media events: coordinates print material, and maintains assigned websites including social media sites
Facilitates work groups focused on the implementation of environmental programming
May conduct field investigations, utilizing analytical field instruments
Completion of work assignments will require operation of a vehicle
These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive
Other related duties may be assigned as needed
Qualification
Required
Two (2) years of experience in community program development, stakeholder engagement, or environmental communication
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship
Knowledge or the principles and techniques of marketing and promotion
Knowledge of scientific principles related to natural resources, and the character and effects of pollution
Ability to apply scientific principles to control atmospheric, surface water, and ground water discharges when necessary
Ability to conduct research, analyzes, summarize and report findings
Ability to effectively plan, organize, and implement complex plans including establishing and managing performance metrics to meet needs
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with regulators, associates, management, representatives of other organizations, City officials and the public
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license
Public Works & Utilities is responsible for the operation of many critical systems, such as water and wastewater treatment, the City's transportation network, and more. Therefore, PW&U employees are the first responders in many emergency situations. When an emergency is declared by the Department Director, or designee, all employees may be required to work in preparation, response, or recovery activities related to the stated emergency
An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in environmental science, Natural Science, Physical Science or Environmental Health
Two (2) years of experience managing ozone reduction, pollution prevention, or sustainability programs
Benefits
VACATION - Most employees with less than five years employment earn 10 days of vacation per year. After five years, accrual rates increase at varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule and/or union representation. Employees can accumulate and carry forward up to 240 hours each year.
HOLIDAYS - There are eleven paid holidays. Employees also receive one Personal Holiday that is granted after the first six months of employment.
SICK LEAVE - Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, sick leave accruals are one work day per month. Employees can accumulate and carry forward all unused sick leave each year. Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a "Well Day." An additional "Well Day" can be earned following a year of perfect attendance.
HEALTH INSURANCE – UMR / United Healthcare provides two levels of medical and prescription drug plans. Both medical plan are PPOs and do not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Teladoc virtual care (primary care/mental health benefits at no charge), Dario healthy living programs, and VSP Vision benefits. Pre-tax premium deductions are offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium cost towards medical, prescription drug and vision insurance.
DENTAL INSURANCE - Two Delta Dental plans are offered – Preferred and Traditional. The Delta Preferred plan requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. The Delta Traditional plan allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta network. Benefits under both plans are the same (with the exception of some Orthodontic benefits) Pre-tax premium deductions are offered.
LIFE INSURANCE – Low-cost voluntary term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is two times annual pay up to a determined maximum amount. Dependent coverage is available at $20,000 spouse / $10,000 child(ren) for an additional $0.14 per pay period. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan is through MetLife.
SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE – Additional voluntary employee-paid term life insurance is available from MetLife at low group rates. Participation in Basic Life is required. The Life Insurance plans are portable.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE– The voluntary employee-paid group disability plan from MetLife provides 60% of pre-disability income for injury or health related disabilities. Premiums are determined by income and age.
VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT – Voluntary employee-paid AD&D from MetLife offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment.
RETIREMENT - The City offers two retirement plans - Wichita Employees (WER) Plan 3, and Commissioned Police & Fire Plan C-79. The WER plan is a defined contribution plan; Police & Fire is a defined benefit plan. Both are contributory - employees and the City share the cost.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS – Employees may elect to make FSA pre-tax deductions for dependent care and/or unreimbursed medical expenses, reducing the cost of these expenses by eliminating taxes on the amount deducted.
LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE – This plan from UNUM offers facility and home care benefits for employees, spouses, and some other family members. Several options for benefit amount and duration, and specific plan features, are available.
MORE BENEFITS & SERVICES - Deferred Compensation Investment Program, Employee Discounts and Wichita Employee Association (WEA), Bereavement Pay, Employee Emergency Assistance Fund, Voluntary Shared Leave Program, Training Programs, Longevity Pay, Credit Union, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Injury Leave (on-job injury), Community Volunteer Events
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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