Job Description

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

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Job Posting closes:

November 21, 2025

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Required documents uploaded by:

November 24, 2025

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Agency Information:

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The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) is an executive branch agency in charge of operating and regulating the use of state parks, state lakes, recreational grounds, wildlife areas and sanctuaries, fish hatcheries, natural areas, historic sites and other lands, waters, and facilities for the promotion of public health, safety, and for the use and pleasure of visitors. The agency is also charged with the development and conservation of wildlife and the natural resources within the state. The agency oversees 29 state parks, 500 miles of trails, approximately 460,301 acres of leased or owned public lands, management of four hatcheries, and four nature centers.


To meet our mission, projects, and goals, KDWP employs approximately 466 full time employees and up to 350 temporary employees, throughout the state, with diverse and varying skillsets. The largest agency office is the Operations Offices in Pratt, Kansas. The Office of the Secretary is maintained in Topeka, Kansas. There are four Regional Offices located in Topeka, Wichita, Hays, and Dodge City; six District Offices in Kansas City, Chanute, Colby, Fort Scott, Garden City, and Mound City; and a Research Office located in Emporia, Kansas. Various wildlife, public land, and parks offices are located across the state.


The agency is primarily funded through license fees, grants and federal funds that are provided through the Pittman-Robertson and Dingell-Johnson Acts.

About the Position

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Who can apply:

Anyone

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Classified/Unclassified Service:

Unclassified

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Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-time

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Regular/Temporary:

Regular

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Eligible to Receive Benefits:

Yes

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Veterans' Preference Eligible:

Yes

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Search Keywords:

Clinton, Administrative, Douglas, Parks

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Compensation:

$18.26/hour - $19.17/hour

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Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.*

Employment Benefits

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Immediate comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

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Sick & Vacation leave

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Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

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Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

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Fitness Centers in select locations

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Employee discounts with the

STAR Program

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Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information...

Position Summary & Responsibilities

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Position Summary:

This unclassified, full-time position is located at Clinton State Park and is directly supervised by Christopher Orton, State Park Manager Supervisor II.

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

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Key Responsibilities:

Maintains ledgers for revenue expenditures, completes and sends payment and remittance vouchers, and provides manager with status reports. Responsible for having a thorough working knowledge of ORMS (Outdoor Recreation Management System) including all sales, reservations, accounting and reporting involved with this system for campsites and cabins. Receives, accounts for, distributes, and sells permits. Assists manager in accounting procedures associated with park receipts and prepares/submits remittance reports. Prepares self-composed and draft correspondence and other materials. Directs seasonal employees. Provides information to the general public requiring little or no interpretation of departmental policies. Completes special projects, as assigned.

Qualifications

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Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent.

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Licensing & Certification

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and pass a background check.

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Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or GED equivalent. Two years of experience in general office, clerical and administrative support work.

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Preferred Qualifications

Two years computer experience with proficiency in Microsoft Office is preferred.

Accounting experience and web-based computer application experience are preferred.

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Recruiter Contact Information

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Name

: Laverne Taylor

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Email

: laverne.taylor@ks.gov

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Phone

: 620-672-0704

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Job Application Process

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First

Sign in

or register as a

New User

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Complete or update your contact information

on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.

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Upload required documents

listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. *This information is included on all your job applications.

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Start your

draft job application

, upload other required documents, and

Submit

when it is complete.

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

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Check your email

and

My Job Notifications

for written communications from the Recruiter.

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Email - sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page

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Notifications - view the Careers> My Job Notifications page

Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov

: "How to Apply for a Job - Instructions" and "How to Search for a Job - Instructions"

Required Documents for this Application to be Complete

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The following are the required items to apply:

1)

a letter of interest

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a detailed resume;

including a valid e-mail address

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transcript material,

if you wish to include them

4)

employment application - this is generated from the information which is input into the system

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an Authorization to Release Information form (this can be found at the following website):


https://www.ksoutdoors.gov/news/KDWP-Info/Jobs/Employment-Application-Additional-Info

Please note, this form must either be witnessed and signed by a Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks employee or signed in front of and notarized by a notary public.

We reserve the right to conduct a background check on all qualified applicants.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. A complete application packet must be submitted for each position. We no longer make copies of previous applications.

Submitted application materials will be reviewed in Pratt to assure that the position minimum requirements are met, and those meeting the minimum requirements will be forwarded to the respective division for interview selection.



Applicants are notified whether or not they are selected to interview. The interview is generally a one-time, panel interview consisting of position-specific questions for all applicants (same questions for each applicant), with the selection being made after all candidate interviews are completed.

Helpful Resources at

jobs.ks.gov

:

"How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents"
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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

How to Claim Veterans Preference

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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.

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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 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

Docking State Office Building

915 SW Harrison Ave, Suite 260

Topeka, KS 66612

Equal Employment Opportunity

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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.


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.