Fair Hearings Supervisor

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes:
August 3, 2026

Required documents uploaded by:
August 3, 2026

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.

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• Who can apply:
  State of Kansas Only (Internal)
• 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.

• Hourly Pay Range:
  Starting at $24.01
• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

• 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:

The Fair Hearing Supervisor position (K0241001) provides direct leadership and oversight for a team of eligibility workers responsible for processing Fair Hearing requests for Elderly, Disabled, and Long-Term Care medical programs. This position ensures timely, accurate, and policy-compliant eligibility determinations and the submission of required documentation to the Office of Administrative Hearings. The supervisor analyzes and applies complex eligibility policies, resolves escalated and high‑level case issues, monitors workload and performance, and provides guidance, coaching, and coverage for staff as needed.

Responsibilities include establishing performance expectations, conducting evaluations, participating in hiring and disciplinary actions, assigning and monitoring work, and ensuring continuity of operations during staff absences or vacancies. The position also collaborates with KDHE leadership and program staff to evaluate policy impacts, support program development and implementation, recommend process improvements, and ensure consistent application of state eligibility policies and procedures.

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

• Provides direct supervision of a unit of eligibility workers responsible for addressing Fair Hearing requests related to Elderly, Disabled, and Long-Term Care medical programs using established procedures, including submitting necessary documentation timely to the Office of Administrative Hearings.
• Determination and documentation must be completed in a timely and accurate manner. This is accomplished by analyzing, interpreting and applying complex policies and regulations.
• Directly supervise the work of the unit and provide support and coverage by completing the eligibility determination when applicable policy is complex.
• This position resolves all new, unusual or complex determinations which are elevated by subordinates.
• Reviews management reports, provides activity…