Eligibility Trainee

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes: June 01, 2026

Required documents uploaded by: June 01, 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: Internal (Statewide)
• 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 Range: ($21.13-$24.48)
• 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 (K0240446)

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Maintains and oversees the Medicaid and CHIP State Plans in accordance with federal requirements. This includes coordinating with program managers within the Single State Medicaid Agency and partner agencies administering Medicaid-funded programs to ensure State Plan provisions accurately reflect current policy, regulatory requirements, and operational practices.

Responsible for the full lifecycle of State Plan Amendments (SPAs), including development, drafting, review, submission, negotiation, approval, implementation, and historical tracking. Prepares and reviews State Plan documents, forms, and correspondence for submission through the CMS portals, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with Kansas Medicaid policy, state regulations, and federal requirements. Tracks effective dates, approvals, and maintains historical records of all State Plan changes. Maintains the Medicaid and CHIP State Plans in a format accessible and searchable for agency staff and coordinates with KDHE Communications to ensure publicly posted versions are current and accurate.

Maintains documentation and records necessary to support federal oversight, audits, and program reviews, ensuring the agency can demonstrate compliance with State Plan requirements and federal regulations.

Updates and maintains a desk manual for SPAs.

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

Serves as the primary liaison with CMS for all State Plan matters. Leads coordination of SPA-related discussions, including scheduling and facilitating calls with CMS and state staff, and managing responses for Informal Requests for Information (IRAIs) and formal Requests for Information (RAIs). Interprets federal guidance and provides technical assistance to internal stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant responses. Identifies potential compliance risks or policy conflicts and works with leadership to resolve issues prior to submission.

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:
  • Three years of experience in Medicaid or closely related healthcare policy, including work with State Plan Amendments and familiarity with federal oversight by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under Title XIX of the Social Security Act.
  • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
  • Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
  • Demonstrated analytical skills
  • Ability to manage competing priorities
  • Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to understand dependencies of tasks within a process
  • Ability to develop and use monitoring/tracking processes to evaluate progress
  • Provide excellent customer service
  • Ability to organize relevant information to support recommendations
  • Ability to develop a timeline to ensure work gets performed within the established timeframe
  • Ability to read and understand regulations
  • Experience in State Plan Amendments and regulations
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Four years’ experience in Public Health or related
  • Knowledge of Medicaid programs
  • Experience using Sharepoint and OneDrive

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. 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: Whitney Uthe

Email: Whitney.Uthe@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 on all your job applications.
• Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. *This information is included in all your job applications.
• 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.