Bureau of Environmental Remediation KORA Coordinator

Job Posting

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes: September 16, 2026

Required documents uploaded by: September 16, 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 .

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About The Position

• Who can apply: External ( Open to Anyone)
• 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:

• Pay rate:
• $19.35-$20.79
• 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: Position (K0236799)

KORA Coordinator: Bureau of Environmental Remediation KORA internal: Serve as the primary contact for all Kansas Open Records Act (KORA) requests for Bureau of Environmental Remediation information. Respond to requestors, tracks requests on spreadsheet, work with Bureau of Environmental Remediation staff to ensure all requests are filled in a timely manner according to Bureau of Environmental Remediation KORA Guidance. Help research requests when program staff do not have time.

Accounts Payable: Administer, develop, implement, and coordinate purchase orders, vouchers, bills and other information for various programs in order to approve requested merchandise and services in accordance with guidelines concerning appropriation limits, federal law, statutory requirements on state fee funds and policies set forth by Accounting Services.Oversees bureau invoice payments based on approved purchase requests.Determine availability of funds from appropriate funding sources.Assist bureau fiscal officer and Program management in preparation of the annual budget and related reports.Coordinate with others within BER for shared funding resources and grant tracking requirements process; however, EPA does review and comment on some of these permits, in addition to auditing the Bureau of Air's permit program. During the permit concurrence process, work is reviewed by supervisor and section chief for compliance with Kansas Air Quality Act, related regulations and federal Clean Air Act requirements.

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

KORA Coordinator: OUTSIDE VENDOR KORA PROCESSING – Coordinate processing of large-scale external vendor scanning projects.Log each accordion file to be scanned, prepare files for transport and label boxes according to log for vendor to pick up. Verify all returned files previously logged were returned and electronic copy matches the hard copies that were processed. Save and link scanned electronic documents into the Perceptive Content system and return files to the file room.IN-HOUSE KORAs - Scan and link material requested through the Kansas Open Records Act (KORA) into the electronic Perceptive Content file system. Save as PDFs, label and sort into electronic file folders, send to requestor. Organize all hard-copy documents and return them to the file room.

Supplies and Equipment Inventory Administrator: Oversees, orders and tracks IT purchase orders. Oversee the stock and ordering of office supplies.Administers a bureau inventory system including designing and maintaining records database, overseeing checkout of equipment, overseeing office equipment maintenance, space layout, and reference material maintenance.Coordinate the disposal of surplus equipment through proper State procedures.

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:
• Six months of experience in planning, implementing, and monitoring activities and financial accounting relevant to the agency's programs. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Business or Accounting Degree preferred
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access.
• Proofreading, editing, attention to detail.
• Image Scanning
• Paper & Electronic Filing knowledge
• Positive interpersonal skills and ability to communicate and coordinate with others
• Experience maintaining and updating information in a database system
  

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. 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 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 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: Tracey N. Benson

Email: Tracey.N.Benson@kdhe.ks.gov

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

Job Application Process

• First Sign in or register as a New User.
• Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included in all your job applications.
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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 determined 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 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.