Senior Administratv Specialist

Job Posting

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes:
July 30th, 2026

Required documents uploaded by:
July 30th, 2026

* This position has been reposted. Applicants from previous postings are still being considered and need not reapply

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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About the Position

* 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.

Compensation:

* Hourly Pay Range: $19.10

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

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 (K0214015)

Purchasing:
Handles purchasing of goods for the Bureau under the direction of the Administrative Section Director. Maintains knowledge of current KDHE/State Purchasing Guidelines, adheres to them and communicates changes to Supervisor, Deputy Bureau Director, and Bureau Director. Works closely with program staff to understand their purchasing needs and helps them understand the process. Obtains estimates from various vendors. Creates purchase orders and estimate sheets, being sure to use correct information.

Purchase orders must be done in a timely manner and done with careful attention to detail. Maintains documentation related to all purchases, purchase orders, invoices, and vouchers and stores in an organized manner. Is responsible for completing Staples orders for the bureau. This involves gathering information from program staff, performing inventory checks, maintaining documentation of items needed, gathering funding information, communicating with purchasing staff and completing necessary paperwork to obtain a PO, monitoring order status, and distributing order items when order is received.

Prepares a variety of technical materials pertaining to grant applications, contracts, vouchers, requisitions, and other documents associated with the Bureau. Prepares and maintains various records on office activities such as Wright Express, K-Tag, Mifi, tablecloths, etc. and keeps information current and accurate. Prepares and maintains records on purchase orders, invoices, vouchers, etc.

Program Support:
Provides assistance to the Cancer Program and the Substance Use Disorder Program, assisting the program's staff with a variety of needs. Reserves meeting rooms for various meetings/conferences. Sets up Teams and/or Zoom calls. Takes minutes at program meetings and types them up, then…