What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grants Compliance & Monitoring Lead position at Kansas Department of Health and Environment?
Job Posting
Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy
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
Position Summary & Responsibilities
Position Summary: The Grants Compliance & Monitoring Lead position K0245154 will oversee and conduct financial and performance audits to ensure compliance with statutes, regulations, KDHE policies and standards, as well as generally accepted accounting principles.
Prepares and reviews written reports summarizing audit findings and recommending corrective action to agency officials and others as determined by internal procedures.Prepare the work papers to support audit findings and audit work performed.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Required Documents For This Application To Be Complete
Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page
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.
Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy
- Job Posting closes: September 7, 2026 for KDHE Employees Only
- Required documents uploaded by: September 7, 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, 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: KDHE Agency Only (Employees of KDHE)
- 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: $36.06
- 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
Position Summary & Responsibilities
Position Summary: The Grants Compliance & Monitoring Lead position K0245154 will oversee and conduct financial and performance audits to ensure compliance with statutes, regulations, KDHE policies and standards, as well as generally accepted accounting principles.
Prepares and reviews written reports summarizing audit findings and recommending corrective action to agency officials and others as determined by internal procedures.Prepare the work papers to support audit findings and audit work performed.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
- Monitor the administrative activities of KDHE through periodic reviews and appraisals of accounting, administrative, and operational controls.
- Develop and maintain KDHE policy and standards governing audit processes and procedures that ensure agencies that receive funds through KDHE have adequate fiscal and management controls.
- Ensure internal KDHE compliance and accountability to Kansas statutes, regulations, KDHE policy and standards, as well as generally accepted accounting principles.
- Develops and conducts routine training on accounting and fiscal procedures and requirements for funding recipients and KDHE internal staff.
- 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:
- Five (5) years experience in Accounting, Auditing, Business Administration or examining internal work processes, financial and operational records and controls to assess the effectiveness, accuracy of records, and compliance with statutes regulations and professional/legal standards.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Six Years experience in Accounting, Auditing, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
- Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
- Ability to assemble data and prepare reports.Ability to present information clearly and concisely.
- Ability to read, understand, and interpret federal regulations and requirements.
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), practices & standards.
- Knowledge of, or experience with general ledgers and cash reconciliation.
- Experience & ability to detect and reconcile discrepancies in financial records.
- Knowledge of, or experience with budget and procurement practices and procedures.
- Ability to analyze and interpret financial information & to recommend appropriate corrective action.
- Knowledge of Uniform Guidance for Federal Awards.
- 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
- Name: Melody Hazard
- Email: melody.hazard@ks.gov
- Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612
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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)
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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.
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