Administrative Specialist

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Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes:
February 27, 2026

Required documents uploaded by:
March 2, 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 : $18.26/hour - $19/17/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

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

This permanent, full-time position is located in the Licensing Section of Administrative Services Division at the Pratt Operations Office, and is directly supervised by Mary Becker, Public Service Administrator III.

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

Key Responsibilities:

* Serves as a team member involved in technical support group for the automated licensing/ boating system.

* Must be knowledgeable in all aspects of the system, assists with technical support on the phone, serves as a help desk for license agents, Department offices, and the general public purchasing online.

* Must be able to identify technical problems and provide solutions over the phone for vendors running specialized equipment and to customers having printing problems on Internet purchases due to PC software updates or printing problems on Internet purchases due to PC software updates or printing problems.

* Manages licensing vendors

* Ensures permits are accounted for accurately, balancing permits and monies collected at year end.

* Main contact with customers, issuing licenses/permits to walk-in customers.

* Assists with boating registration and renewals, answering customer calls related to boating

* Assists with tracking and returning void licenses received from license agents.

* Assists other areas of licensing during peak sales keeping current in all internal procedures for each section of the licensing division.

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 strongly preferred. Applicants with demonstrated capability in the development of electronic forms and automated spreadsheets using Microsoft Office Products will be given preference.

Recruiter Contact Information

Name:
Laverne Taylor

Email: laverne.taylor

Phone:

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