Public Health Educator

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes: May 13th, 2026

Required documents uploaded by: May 13th, 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: 

• Hourly Pay Range: $22.71

* 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 (K0210178)

Collaboration-

Coordinate activities with EDW, community partners, and other agency health systems initiatives. Provide training to staff (i.e., CHWs) hired by EDW providers to ensure delivery of funder-required data. Manage related vendor contracts as assigned. Provide support as necessary to relevant coalitions and programs (i.e., Kansas Cancer Partnership, Kansas Community Health Worker Coalition, Kansas Community Care Alliance, Cancer Roundtables, etc.). This includes coordinating strategic planning, educational activities and other initiatives, and working with other agency programs to coordinate resources to support project implementation. Represent the agency at state and national meetings and conferences as assigned.

Evidence-Based Intervention Coordination-

Coordinates Early Detection Works (EDW) education/outreach activities. This includes development of statewide approaches to meet funder criteria for evidence-based interventions to reach prioritized populations. Serve as lead worker for regional education/outreach staff and vendors. Provides outreach including education and information about EDW program services to target populations within regional assignments and other areas as assigned. Assists with program eligibility and enrollment procedures for the EDW program by working with EDW contracted partners.

Health Promotion and Public Health Education-

Plans, develops, implements, and coordinates promotional, educational, and informational health services programs for cancer prevention and control. Acts as a consultant to community groups, health organizations, and other partners in the promotion of health programs. Plans, prepares, edits, and distributes health information materials such as pamphlets, bulletins, reports, brochures, presentations, visual aids, newspaper releases, etc. Plans, develops, and presents public health and information resource packages to be used in health promotion and risk reduction programs, public health information, and education activities.

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

Grant Management

Work with supervisor and EDW Clinical Manager to ensure funder deliverables related to patient navigation are met. Assists EDW Clinical Manager and Cancer Programs Manager with monitoring progress and completion of grant deliverables. This could include running and writing reports and assisting in gathering information for budget preparation and maintenance. Prepares and maintains records and reports regarding educational activities and current events. Reviews data entry via forms and Catalyst reports for accuracy. Assures that providers are contacted for missing and incomplete information as delegated by regional nurse.

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 State.         
• Minimum Qualifications:  
  • Four years of experience planning, coordinating public health services to the public or community. 
  • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
  • Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to express oneself clearly, both orally and in writing
• Preferred Qualifications:  
  • Bachelors Degree in Health promotion, health education, psychology, sociology or related field.
  • four years of professional experience in public health, health surveillance or community based planning
  • Strong aptitude for leading multi-disciplinary collaboration across
  • Four years of experience pertinent public health, social or human services
  • Ability to research, organize and present health information to diverse audiences
• 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:    Kyle Sanders

Email:    kyle.sanders@ks.gov

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

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• Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.
  • Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.
• Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
  • Email – sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page
  • Notifications – view the Careers> My Job Notifications page 

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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete

Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page

Transcripts

DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application

•  Resume
• Cover Letter

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How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position.  The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job.  Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference 

How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference

Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference

PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Rm 401
Topeka, KS 66612 

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace.  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.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.

Salary : $47,237