Job Description

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

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Job Posting closes:

December 8, 2025

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Required documents uploaded by:

December 8, 2025

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Agency Information:

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Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services

Landon State Office Building, Room 1031



https://www.ksbems.org/ems/

About the Position

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Who can apply:

Current State Employees (previous applicants need not re-apply)

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Classified/Unclassified Service:

CLASSIFIED

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Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-time

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Regular/Temporary:

Regular

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Work Schedule:

8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday

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Eligible to Receive Benefits:

Yes

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Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

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Search Keywords:

Fiscal, Budget, Grants

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Compensation:

$22.16- $36.13 per hour

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

Employment Benefits

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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

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Position Summary:

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This is an exciting, classified position in a small agency with a lot of variety as it is responsible for managing multiple complex and diverse support activities related to budget management, fiscal management, grants management, procurement and contracts, agency policies and procedures, and human resources management.

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

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Providing management of two grants administered by the agency. Develops, implements policies and forms, and monitors the EIG Program used to provide financial support to citizens in rural and frontier Kansas wanting to become EMS providers and for the KRAF grant used to provide equipment and education to those areas. Providing Fiscal Management for a small agency to include using SMART, SHaRP, IBARS, and online credit card processing. Audits and reconciles agency fund accounts and conducts annual fiscal closing. Establishes agency contracts. Manages fiscal/account operations to assure accuracy and compliance in payroll and funding reports.


Providing Human Resources functions such as counseling agency employees and applicants on personnel issues. Responsible for recruitment and hiring processes and payroll. Serves as the KPERS Designated Agent, SHaRP Administrator, and SMART Administrator. Overseeing the smooth functioning of the front office by training Administrative Specialists on duties such as handling phone calls, office coverage, SMART voucher processing, office supply ordering, state contracts, and mail and check processing
Preparing the annual budget for review by the Executive Director and submitting the required information to Division of Budget.

Qualifications

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Education

: General Education minimum

Special Qualifications

: Extensive expertise in SMART, as well as knowledge in SHaRP.

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Minimum Qualifications

: One year of experience in providing direction in a state agency's accounting section plus knowledge in human resource operations within the State of Kansas.

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Preferred Qualifications

: Bachelor's degree. Experience in Grants Management and Budget development. Ability to apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Ability to multi-task and maintain a proper organization and balance.

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Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements

: Kansas Tax Clearance (only if offered the job)

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Recruiter Contact Information

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Name

: Suzette Smith

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Email

mailto:suzette.smith@ks.gov

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Phone

: 785-296-6237

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Mailing Address

: 900 SW Jackson Street, Room 1031, Topeka, KS 66612

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Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: NOT NEEDED unless offered a job.

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 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

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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.