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Job Posting Closes: October 01, 2026
Required documents uploaded by: October 01, 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 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.
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About the Position
Compensation:
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
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Position Summary & Responsibilities
Position Summary:
The position (K0241461)
Position Summary & Responsibilities:
Overseas and monitors bureau billing and serves as liaison for local agency agreements. Monitor local agency work effort and match. Assured funds are transferred in accordance with the terms of agreements, state, federal guidelines and policy. Review orders, vouchers, bills and other information to approve requested merchandise or reimbursements. Reviews and manages bureau expenditures for various EPA grants (DERA/ARRA). Enters effort sheets into database and keeps tracks of various programs.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Serves as backup to the BOA administrative staff when needed and upon request. This means being backing for the Bureau's main phone line 785-296-6024, screen and route calls, greet visitors, signing them in and providing name badges. For the Kansas Residential Lead Program, create starter packets consisting of bundling booklets, letters, and certificates to be mailed. Mail out renewal notice letters at the first of every month utilizing database information. Create files for new applications and file information in the file room. Assist the asbestos unit with data stamping and entering applications into access database. May also be included in other special projects for the Bureau as assigned by the supervisor.
Maintain inventory records for designated BOA properties. Overseas and manages the Bureau's specialized optical data imaging equipment which involves the preparation of documents for scanning, scanning document, indexing of documents, and reviewing of documents scanned for completeness and accuracy. Maintains and manages the scheduling of the scanning documents for the bureau including the asbestos and Kansas Residential Lead Program. Maintain the flow of records for the input of documents into the optical data imaging system and for the storage of records once items are stored in the system.
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
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. 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 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 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: Tracey N. Benson
Email: Tracey.N.Benson@ks.gov
Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612
Job Application Process
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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete
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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 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.
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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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