Deputy Director

Deputy Director Job

ID220883

Location Shawnee County Full/Part TimeFull-Time AgencyDept of Health & Environment Job Posting Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy Job Posting closes: May 19, 2026 Required documents uploaded by: May 19, 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, KanCare). 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 sponsorships 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 click here. For additional information regarding Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER) please click here. http://www.kdhe.ks.gov/ 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: $50,000-$60,000 • 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 Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information… 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. 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. Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: 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. 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

Education:

High School, GED

Licensing & Certification:

Valid Driver's License - Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the Stat

Minimum Qualifications:

One - two years of experience drafting, lobbying, and/or implementing legislation. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access Proofreading, editing, attention to detail Experience working with the Kansas Legislature

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in political science, health care, environmental related field or four years related experience. Experience performing policy research Experience in public sector/government Experience drafting talking points for testimony Experience drafting or reviewing policies, procedures, or legislative documents

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:

Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate:

A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law. If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions Recruiter Contact Information

Name:

Jude Michael

Email:

jude.e.michel@kdhe.ks.gov

Mailing Address:

1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612