Administrative Specialist

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Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes:
July 6, 2026

Required documents uploaded by:
July 7, 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

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

This full-time, unclassified Administrative Specialist position provides support to the Fisheries, Wildlife & Public Lands Divisions at the Pratt Operations Office, and is supervised by the Senior Administrative Specialist.

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

Key Responsibilities:

* Provides program coordination and administrative support for the Fisheries, Wildlife and Public Land Division and is vital to the successful operation of the Fisheries, Wildlife and Public Land Division to maintain lines of communication within the division and agency as well as with other agencies, sportsmen, landowners, news media, and the general public.

* Responsible for performing administrative duties associated with the Fisheries, Wildlife and Public Lands Divisions.

* Coordinates purchasing, general expense payments, and contracts processing/maintenance.

* Assists with coordinating the Division's permitting processes, interpreting rules, regulations and procedures for the Department's wildlife rehabilitation, and nuisance wildlife damage control.

* Assists with the Access Program Coordinators with the coordination and program oversight of WIHA, WIFA, CFAP and Habitat First, assisting with contract processing, maintenance, and payment processing.

* Helps with the county Banker's Award wildlife habitat recognition program; and will directly assist the Public Lands Division Director with responsibilities related to public lands programs and administration.

* Interacts daily with the general public, sportsmen, landowners and news media, responding to inquiries and requests through direct contact, telephone calls, e-mail or referral to the appropriate office or field staff.

* Accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to…