<p>Job Posting</p> <p>Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy</p> <p>Job Posting closes: May 7th, 2026</p> <p>Required documents uploaded by: May 7th, 2026</p> <p>Kansas Department of Health and Environment:</p> <p>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 State's 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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>http://www.kdhe.ks.gov/</p> <p>About the Position</p> <ul> <li>Who can apply: State of Kansas Only (Internal) </li><li>Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified </li><li>Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time </li><li>Regular/Temporary: Regular </li><li>Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available) </li><li>Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes </li><li>Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes </li><li>Sponsorship: KDHE does not provide sponsorship for this position. </li></ul> <p>Compensation:</p> <ul> <li>Hourly Pay Range: $29-$32 </li><li>Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications. </li></ul> <p>Employment Benefits</p> <p>Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage</p> <p>Sick & Vacation leave</p> <p>Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave</p> <p>Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)</p> <p>Fitness Centers in select locations</p> <p>Employee discounts with the STAR Program</p> <p>Retirement and deferred compensation programs</p> <p>Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…</p> <p>Position Summary & Responsibilities</p> <p>Position Summary:</p> <p>The position (K0247317)</p> <p>ACCESSIBILITY: Works to maintain daily accessibility compliance across all KDHE digital assets, both internal and external, in partnership with the Deputy Communications Director. This work includes, but is not limited to implementing best practices as defined through ITEC 1210, ADA, section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and WCAG 2.1 guidance for review and remediation of assets; developing training and educating agency; and using up-to-date accessibility scanning and testing software such as Monsido, AMP, Equidox, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Premier and NVDA to regularly scan or evaluate assets to maintain reasonable accessibility rating as defined by OITS (97%). Must stay current on state and federal regulations, assistive tools and best practices.</p> <p>ANALYTICS & GOVERNANCE: Maintains a database of KDHE digital assets to include documents, images, videos, trainings and forms to ensure they are reviewed on a regular schedule. Coordinates with programs to report asset performance, expiration and remediation requirements. Removes and archives any content not flagged for expiration extensions by the programs through either automated or manual means.</p> <p>Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:</p> <p>PROCEDURES & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: Maintains up-to-date procedure manuals documenting all processes and procedures for website content updates, analytic reporting, document remediation, and accessibility work. Understands agency website policies and procedures and consistently implements them in practice. Performs other public relations and marketing duties as applicable and assigned as a member of the agency's communications team.</p> <p>DIGITAL CONTENT MANAGEMENT: Serve as secondary web content manager; maintaining, updating and improving the agency's websites. Implement best practice standards of web design, user experience (UX) and accessibility compliance. This work may include, but isn't limited to, coordinating content, uploading content, designing webpages, building online forms and fillable PDFs, configuring and incorporating third-party applications, and consulting with programs on their needs. Works in partnership with the communications team and programs to ensure content is updated regularly.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li> <p>Education:</p> </li><li> <p>High School, GED</p> </li><li> <p>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</p> </li><li> <p>Minimum Qualifications:</p> </li><li> <p>At least one year of experience working with Content Management Systems. One year of experience in planning, implementing, and monitoring activities in an organization or agency.</p> </li><li> <p>Expert knowledge of digital ADA requirements (WCAG 2.1+, ITEC 1210, Section 508 of Rehab Act), Microsoft Excel and Access.</p> </li><li> <p>Familiarity with CMS Software (WordPress, Droopal or Paperthin)</p> </li><li> <p>Familiarity with front-end web development languages and protocols such as HTML, CSS and Javascript</p> </li><li> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> </li><li> <p>Bachelors or equivalent experience in website design/UX is preferred, or a communications field.</p> </li><li> <p>Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access</p> </li><li> <p>Proofreading, editing, attention to detail</p> </li><li> <p>Written and verbal communication skills</p> </li><li> <p>Adobe Acrobat, Google Analytics</p> </li><li> <p>Monsido, AMP, Equidox, Adobe Premiere and NVDA</p> </li><li> <p>WCAG 2.1+, ITEC 1210, Section 508 of Rehab Act</p> </li><li> <p>TEAMS and Outlook</p> </li><li> <p>Experience with or proficient in content management systems, web design, and development, as well as</p> </li><li> <p>Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:</p> </li><li> <p>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</p> </li><li></li><li> <p>DHS Trusted Tester Certification</p> </li></ul> <p>Recruiter Contact Information</p> <p>Name: Jude Michael</p> <p>Email: Jude.e.michel@ks.gov</p> <p>Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612</p> <p>Job Application Process</p> <ul> <li> <p>First Sign in or register as a New User.</p> </li><li> <p>Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.</p> </li><li> <p>Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. *This information is included on all your job applications.</p> </li><li> <p>Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.</p> </li><li> <p>Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.</p> </li><li> <p>Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.</p> </li><li> <p>Email - sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page</p> </li><li> <p>Notifications - view the Careers> My Job Notifications page</p> </li></ul> <p>Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: "How to Apply for a Job - Instructions" and "How to Search for a Job - Instructions"</p> <p>Required Documents for this Application to be Complete</p> <p>Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page</p> <p>Transcripts</p> <p>DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)</p> <p>Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application</p> <ul> <li>Resume </li><li>Cover Letter </li></ul> <p>Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: "How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents"</p> <p>How to Claim Veterans Preference</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Learn more about claiming Veteran's Preference</p> <p>How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference</p> <p>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:</p> <p>ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator</p> <p>Office of Personnel Services</p> <p>Landon State Office Building</p> <p>900 SW Jackson, Rm 401</p> <p>Topeka, KS 66612</p> <p>Equal Employment Opportunity</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p>