Administrative Specialist

Location: Allen

Job Posting

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes:
July 13, 2026

Required documents uploaded by:
July 14, 2026

Agency Information:

The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) is an executive branch agency in charge of operating and regulating the use of state parks, state lakes, recreational grounds, wildlife areas and sanctuaries, fish hatcheries, natural areas, historic sites and other lands, waters, and facilities for the promotion of public health, safety, and for the use and pleasure of visitors. The agency is also charged with the development and conservation of wildlife and the natural resources within the state.

The agency oversees 29 state parks, 500 miles of trails, approximately 460,301 acres of leased or owned public lands, management of four hatcheries, and four nature centers.

To meet our mission, projects, and goals, KDWP employs approximately 466 full time employees and up to 350 temporary employees, throughout the state, with diverse and varying skillsets. The largest agency office is the Operations Offices in Pratt, Kansas. The Office of the Secretary is maintained in Topeka, Kansas. There are four Regional Offices located in Topeka, Wichita, Hays, and Dodge City;

six District Offices in Kansas City, Chanute, Colby, Fort Scott, Garden City, and Mound City; and a Research Office located in Emporia, Kansas. Various wildlife, public land, and parks offices are located across the state.

The agency is primarily funded through license fees, grants and federal funds that are provided through the Pittman-Robertson and Dingell-Johnson Acts.

About the Position

Who can apply:
Anyone

Classified/Unclassified Service:
Unclassified

Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Eligible to Receive Benefits:
Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible:
Yes

Search : $18.44/hour - $19.36/hour

* Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits

Immediate 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:

This unclassified, full-time position is located at Lehigh Portland State Park and is directly supervised by the State Park Manager Supervisor I.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

Key Responsibilities:

* Maintains ledgers for revenue expenditures, completes and sends payment and remittance vouchers, and provides manager with status reports.

* Responsible for having a thorough working knowledge of ORMS (Outdoor Recreation Management System) including all sales, reservations, accounting and reporting involved with this system for campsites and cabins.

* Receives, accounts for, distributes, and sells permits.

* Assists manager in accounting procedures associated with park receipts and prepares/submits remittance reports.

* Prepares self-composed and draft correspondence and other materials.

* Directs seasonal employees.

* Provides information to the general public requiring little or no interpretation of departmental policies.

* Completes special projects, as assigned.

Qualifications

Licensing & Certification:
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and pass a background check.

Minimum Qualifications:

Two years of experience in general office, clerical and administrative support work.

Preferred Qualifications:

Two years computer experience with proficiency in Microsoft Office is preferred. Accounting experience and web-based computer application experience are preferred.

Recruiter Contact Information

Name:
Laverne Taylor

Email: laverne.taylor

Phone:

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