Department

Werth College of Science, Technology & Mathematics

Job Posting Title

University Water Officer, Werth College of Science, Technology & Mathematics

Job Description

The Werth College of Science, Technology, and Mathematics at FHSU is creating a University Water Office to help improve state water quality and quantity according to the , which lists five guiding principles:

• Conserve and Extend the High Plains Aquifer
• Secure, Protect, and Restore Our Kansas Reservoirs
• Improve the State’s Water Quality
• Reduce Our Vulnerability to Extreme Events
• Increase Awareness of Kansas Water Resources

The University Water Office will be responsible for initiating, coordinating, and assisting water-related projects that help the university show progress toward any of the five guiding principles listed above. The Water Officer will lead this office and report to the dean of the Werth College.

Minimum Qualifications: M.S. degree in an environment- or water-focused discipline

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge of methods to improve water conservation and quality;
• Success as a grant/proposal writer or administrator;
• Evidence of proficiency in planning projects, including budget management.

Responsibilities may include:

• Audit campus water use and make data-informed recommendations for improvements;
• Create social-media content, conference presentations, and other public-facing communications about office activities;
• Organize and host public-education events related to the Kansas Water Plan;
• Collaborate with faculty to engage students in efforts to support the Kansas Water Plan;
• Help administer funded research related to water quality and quantity;
• Supervise student workers and/or an administrative assistant;
• Maintain the budget allocated to the Werth College on behalf of the Water Office;
• Monitor expenditures and reconcile monthly budget reports for the department accounts;
• Process travel and purchasing requests;
• Understand and implement university and state procedures and regulations;
• Perform other office management functions as needed or assigned by the dean.

Application Priority:  Review of applications will begin on October 7, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

Salary:  $65,000, plus benefits

Required Application Documents:  Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Applicant documents should be submitted in a single PDF.

Application Process:  To apply for this position, please visit .  Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted.

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:

Dr. Grady Dixon, Dean, Werth College of Science, Technology, and Mathematics

785-628-4536

Community of Hays

FHSU is located in Hays, a vibrant college town of approximately 20,000, located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education, health care, professional services, shopping, culture, and recreation for the western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellent recreational programs and facilities, including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement, Hays Aquatic Park, Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays Municipal Golf Course, and extensive walking, running, and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes that offer great opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to Denver with several flights daily. The Hays community is home to excellent Pre-K and K-12, public and private schools. With over 60 restaurants, major retail outlets, a low unemployment rate, and very short commute times, the city provides a safe, welcoming, low-cost, high-quality living environment for the residents who call "Hays, America" home.

Notice of Non-discrimination – Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.

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