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Kansas Department of Health and Environment

Operations Coordinator

Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Topeka, Kansas, United States

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Operations Coordinator (K0208020) – Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE). This position provides administrative and operational support to senior agency leaders, ensuring smooth daily operations and professional representation.

Job Details

Class: Unclassified

Type: Full‑time

Schedule: Monday‑Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (flexible schedules available)

Benefits: Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Sponsorship: KDHE does not provide sponsorship for this position

Compensation

Hourly Pay Range: $18.00 – $21.61 (salary may vary based on education, experience, or qualifications)

Responsibilities

Schedule meetings for Communications Director, Legislative Director, Chief Information Officer, Deputy Secretary for Fiscal Services, and Medicaid External Affairs Director.

Answer the main phone line, greet visitors, and route inquiries to the appropriate staff.

Manage sensitive and HIPAA‑protected correspondence and documents, including logging, tracking, and notifying staff when items are ready for pickup.

Handle communications involving the Governor’s Office and Legislature.

Complete the Executive Matrix report.

Maintain the agency’s phone directory and backup phone lists.

Create templates and documents using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Publisher.

Coordinate office logistics: onboarding and workspace preparation for new employees, inventory of office and equipment, and coordination with IT to resolve technology issues.

Assist with staff travel arrangements and reimbursements in accordance with agency procedures.

Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or GED.

Licensing & Certification: Valid driver’s license (required for operating a state vehicle, private vehicle, or rental vehicle for state business).

Minimum Experience: One year of general office, clerical, or administrative support work in a relevant setting (education may be substituted for experience as determined by KDHE).

Preferred Skills:

Knowledge of KDHE Programs.

Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook.

Strong proofreading, editing, and attention to detail.

Experience in the public sector/government.

Administrative support for high‑level/executive positions.

Ability to adapt quickly and prioritize tasks and information.

Project coordination experience.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Post‑Offer, Pre‑employment Requirements: Obtain a Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate within ten (10) days of an offer. Contact Kansas Department of Revenue at 785‑296‑3199 for assistance.

Recruiter Contact

Name: Keely Middendorf

Email: keely.middendorf@ks.gov

Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580, Topeka, KS 66612

Application Process

Sign in or register as a New User.

Complete or update your contact information on the Careers › My Contact Information page.

Upload required documents (Transcripts, DD‑214 if claiming Veteran’s Preference, Resume, Cover Letter) on the Careers › My Job Applications page.

Start your draft job application, upload additional requested documents, and Submit when complete.

Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers › My Job Applications page.

Check your email and My Job Notifications for communications from the recruiter.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job. Individuals who qualify as a person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act may request an accommodation by addressing the request to the agency recruiter.

Other Information

Underserved Service: KDHE participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with I‑9 information to confirm work authorization.

Referral Benefit: Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at KDHE by 2×.

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