<p>Job Posting</p> <p>Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy</p> <p>Job Posting closes: May 10th, 2026</p> <p>Required documents uploaded by: May 10th, 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: Anyone (External). </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: $22.16 - $24.48 </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 (K0247381)</p> <p>Provide administrative, operational, and coordination support for maternal and child behavioral health programming administered through the Bureau of Family Health, specifically related to pediatric and perinatal psychiatric access programs collectively known as the Kansas Mental Health Consultation and Resource Network (MHCRN). Coordinate with internal and external partners, including agency staff, Medicaid partners, academic institutions, and community organizations, to support planning, implementation, and alignment of activities, and maintain working relationships. Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of initiatives aligned with Title V/Maternal and Child priorities and grant requirements. Conduct research and environmental scans to identify best practices, emerging trends, and policy considerations in maternal and child behavioral health; synthesize findings to inform program planning, resource development, and decision-making. Assist in the development and dissemination of tools, resources, reports, and technical assistance materials to support practitioners and stakeholders.</p> <p>Support fiscal and contract management activities for maternal and child behavioral health programs. Assist with drafting, routing, processing, and tracking contracts, amendments, and agreements in accordance with state and grant requirements; monitor invoices for accuracy and timeliness; and coordinate payment processes with fiscal staff. Maintain fiscal tracking tools to monitor budgets, expenditures, and funding allocations; assist in reconciling expenditures and identifying discrepancies. Compile fiscal data to support budget monitoring, spending trends, and projections. Coordinate with internal fiscal, procurement, and administrative staff, as well as external partners, to ensure compliance, maintain documentation, and support audit readiness.</p> <p>Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:</p> <p>Support data collection, reporting, and performance monitoring activities. Assist with preparation of state and federal grant reports; track program utilization, activities, and outcomes using established tracking systems; and maintain accurate and timely documentation of program activities. Coordinate with grant evaluation team members, epidemiologists, and data analysts to support data collection processes, reporting needs, and interpretation of findings. Review and summarize data outputs to identify trends and inform program improvements; and support evaluation activities to demonstrate program impact and guide decision-making.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li> <p>Education:</p> </li><li> <p>High School, GED</p> </li><li> <p>Licensing & Certification:</p> </li><li> <p>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>Two years of experience in program coordination, administrative support, fiscal or contract management, data tracking, or related work within a community-based organization, healthcare system, state agency, or local government. Relevant education in public health, behavioral health, public administration, or a related field may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.</p> </li><li> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> </li><li> <p>Bachelors Degree in Public Health, business administration or public administration</p> </li><li> <p>Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access</p> </li><li> <p>Proofreading, editing, attention to detail</p> </li><li> <p>Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities</p> </li><li> <p>High-level organization and ability to manage multiple deadlines</p> </li><li> <p>Community coordination and collaboration</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></ul> <p>Recruiter Contact Information</p> <p>Name: Kyle Sanders</p> <p>Email: kyle.sanders@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>