Procurement Officer III

Job Posting

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes:
July 7, 2026

Required documents uploaded by:
July 7, 2026

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: KDHE Internal Only

* 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: $28.85 - $31.25.

* 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 (K0246933)

Manages and maintains a master database of all agency contractual agreements. Facilitates and administers the routing of contractual agreements, grant applications and all other documents requiring the Secretary's signature through Docu Sign. Monitors documents through the approval process.

Reviews agency contractual agreements in which funds are to be obligated and generates requisitions in the Statewide Management Accounting and Reporting Tool (SMART) system to obligate the funds. Modifies the subsequent purchase orders that are generated as necessary so that payments can be made against the purchase order. Performs adjustments to funding, contract term dates, or other contractual terms as requested by division fiscal analysts or Bureau Grant Managers.

Serves as the central point of contact to assist bureaus and/or programs with the development of contractual agreements ensuring that mandatory terms and provisions are incorporated as appropriate. Provides guidance to agency staff on required supplemental documentation or approvals that may be required prior to the execution of the contract agreement to ensure compliance with State Procurement policies. Consults with the Director of Procurement as necessary to ensure that all requirements have been met prior to releasing the contract into concurrence.

Reviews contract amendments per established procedures documenting the changes being made to the original agreement to determine what if any supplemental documentation or approvals are necessary to ensure compliance with State Procurement policy.

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

Administers all contractual agreements originating within the administrative departments of KDHE. Ensures that all required supplemental documentation or approvals are obtained prior to contract execution.…