Operations Specialist

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Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes: August 13 th , 2026

Required documents uploaded by: August 13 th , 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, Kan Care). 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 sponsor ships 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  . For additional information regarding Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER) please  .

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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.

• Hourly Pay Range: $24.15
• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

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: The position (
K0229780
)

Will attend PHEP and HCC quarterly meetings to provide programmatic updates and inform the team of requested training from local partners. Additionally, will provide support to local partners for tribal engagement. Review meeting minutes from PHEP regional meetings and provide summary reports to the Preparedness team. Assist with the development of KGMS forms and resources for LHDs to use in completing quarterly progress reports.

Serves as the Kansas Coordinator for the state's Cities Readiness Initiative (CRI) Program. Organizes and manages all aspects of the CRI program.

Assists with the development of the CRI work plan and manages the CRI reporting schedule. Creates and approves CRI progress reports in KGMS.Assists in the development of cooperative agreement applications and progress reports. Works with the Training Coordinator to address gaps and training needs for CRI regions. Works with federal partners for CRI reporting requirements and processes.

Assists with the input in the grant application and budget development process. Gather and analyze data for reports. Enter and synthesize data and information by creating database tables and spreadsheets. Verify data accuracy by comparing source and end‑use data. Provides technical planning, assistance in analyzing areas of need, in planning to meet needs, and in documenting effectiveness and compliance with program guides.

Monitor shared email to coordinate technical assistance requests with team members. Serve as backup to Preparedness training coordinators. Send emails from shared email, including introductory/onboarding to new LHD preparedness staff. Serve as a Preparedness Program liaison to various internal and external work groups/meetings such as EMS-C, Trauma advisory meetings, CEPR, and others as directed.

Perform response‑related activities during public health disasters. Will work with…