Deputy Legislative Liaison

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Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes:
August 17th, 2026

Required documents uploaded by:
August 17th, 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:
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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:

* Annual pay range: $65,000-$75,000

* 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 (K0229026)

The incumbent will play a key role in coalition and partner outreach, and acts as a policy researcher and serves as the liaison to the Kansas legislature on behalf of KDHE. As a policy researcher, this job entails researching state and nationwide health and environmental policies, inclusive of Medicaid, on behalf of Kansans. While the deputy director will work closely with all three divisions of the agency, their primary work will focus on the Division of Environment.

This includes representing the Kansas Department of Health and Environment in front of the Legislature, the Governor's Office and staff/officials in other state agencies and organizations. The incumbent maintains knowledge of how legislation impacts agency goals and policies. Works to cultivate relationships with key officials, staff, policy makers and related governmental bodies and leaders.

Manage requests from the Office of the Governor and the Kansas Legislature.

The incumbent performs grassroots cultivation in developing and recommending nonpartisan engagement strategies. This position consults with the State Health Officer and Agency leadership, in addition to working with agency staff to develop and implement action plans for approved legislation within the state, county, city and agency levels. Serves as a resource for KDHE staff regarding the interpretation of legislation and answers questions given by constituents.

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

Attends regularly scheduled KDHE staff meetings and participates in agency functions, committees, and/or teams as necessary. Provides input regarding agency legislative matters as requested. Incumbent endeavors to forecast agency needs and works with agency staff and constituents to develop strategic plans to meet the needs of KDHE and mitigate obstacles. Represents KDHE at agency, state, or local functions as requested.

Qualifications

* Edu…