at Dept of Health & Environment in Topeka, Kansas, United States
Job Description
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Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy
Job Posting closes: June 21st, 2026
Required documents uploaded by: June 21st, 2026
Kansas Department of Health and Environment:
Our agency is led by Secretary Janet Stanek, who was appointed by Gov. Kelly in Dec 2021. KDHE is comprised of three divisions: Public Health, Environment, and Health Care Finance (which includes the States Medicaid program, KanCare). We are the only agency in the nation to have these three entities under one roof which allows us to take a holistic approach to improving and protecting the health and well-being of all Kansans.
Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9. KDHE does not provide sponsorships for this position.
E-Verify: Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional information regarding E-Verify, please click here. For additional information regarding Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER) please click here.
About the Position
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Who can apply: Anyone (External). -
Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified -
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time -
Regular/Temporary: Regular -
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available) -
Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes -
Veterans’ Preference Eligible: Yes -
Sponsorship: KDHE does not provide sponsorship for this position.
Compensation:
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Hourly Pay Range: $25/hr
* 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
Position Summary & Responsibilities
Position Summary:
The position (K0245957)
Grant, Contract, and Fiscal Coordination
Lead administrative management of all bureau grants, contracts, MOUs, and task orders, ensuring timely routing, accuracy, and compliance. Track grant timelines, amendments, reporting requirements, and fiscal implications to support proactive planning and accountability. Serve as the primary administrative liaison with Procurement, Legal, Fiscal, and program staff. Prepare, review, and maintain contract documentation and administrative budget materials.
Bureau Administrative Systems & Process Improvement
Design and maintain standardized administrative processes, templates, workflows, and routing guides. Optimize routing paths for fiscal documents, agreements, and required reporting. Develop tracking systems or dashboards for grant cycles, contracts, invoices, and project milestones. Identify gaps in administrative processes and propose solutions using critical analysis. Train staff on administrative procedures, compliance expectations, and document management practices.
Relationship Management & Cross-Bureau Collaboration
Serve as the administrative representative for bureau leadership across KDHE bureaus and partner agencies. Maintain strong working relationships with Procurement, Legal, Fiscal, Operations, IT, and external partners. Facilitate communication between program sections and leadership to support bureau priorities. Represent the bureau on administrative workgroups, task forces, or committees as assigned
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Documentation, Reporting & Records Management
Maintain accurate, organized records for grants, contracts, fiscal tracking, and administrative procedures. Prepare documentation for federal or state audits and internal reviews. Develop and update administrative manuals, checklists, and routing reference guides. Ensure document version control, naming conventions, and secure storage
Qualifications
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Education:- High School/GED
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Licensing & Certification:
- 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.
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Minimum Qualifications:
- Five years of progressively responsible administrative experience related to grants, contracts, fiscal coordination, or complex workflow management.
- Experience supporting senior leadership or coordinating multi-step processes across teams.
- Experience developing or improving administrative systems or tools.
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
- Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
- Experience with gathering, reviewing and tracking contracts and fiscal information
- Advanced administrative and analytical skills with experience managing complex workflows
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- High-level organization and ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Proficiency with office software, routing platforms, SharePoint, Teams, and document mgmt system(s)
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Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Public Health, business administration or public administration
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Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:
- Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law. If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue – Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions
Recruiter Contact Information
Name: Kyle Sanders
Email: kyle.sanders@ks.gov
Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612
Job Application Process
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Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.- Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.
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Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
- Email sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page
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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete
Upload these on the Careers – My Job Applications page
Transcripts
DD214 (if you are claiming Veterans Preference)
Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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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.
Learn more about claiming Veterans Preference
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.
Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference
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.
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