MANHATTAN, Kansas — The Kansas Department of Agriculture announced today that it has officially opened its search for qualified applicants to fill the position of Chief Engineer. The position will be open upon the retirement of Chief Engineer Earl Lewis on November 20.
The Chief Engineer administers laws related to conservation, management, use and control of water and watercourses in Kansas. The administration of these laws involves major regulatory duties and responsibilities and professional engineering work related to relevant statutes, regulations, standards, and programs.
This position is responsible for working with local, state, and interstate partners to ensure that interstate compacts with surrounding states are followed, water rights are protected, and local conservation and management plans are maintained. The Chief Engineer also serves as the director of the Division of Water Resources and is responsible for the development of administrative policies and procedures and formal rules and regulations within the division.
Applicants must be licensed as a professional engineer by the Kansas Board of Technical Professions and must have at least eight years of experience in water resources engineering or management, hydrology, or water law administration, including supervisory experience.
Applications are being accepted through November 6. For more details on job responsibilities, qualifications, and benefits, go to agriculture.ks.gov/jobs.
