Position #K0238554 

Location: Pratt Operations Office

This full-time, unclassified Administrative Specialist position provides support to the Fisheries, Wildlife & Public Lands Divisions at the Pratt Operations Office, and is supervised by the Senior Administrative Specialist.

Deadline to Apply: May 8, 2026

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Key Responsibilities

• Provides program coordination and administrative support for the Fisheries, Wildlife and Public Land divisions and is vital to the successful operation of the Fisheries, Wildlife and Public Land divisions to maintain lines of communication within the divisions and agency as well as with other agencies, sportsmen, landowners, news media, and the general public.

• Responsible for performing administrative duties associated with the Fisheries, Wildlife and Public Lands divisions.

• Coordinates purchasing, general expense payments, and contracts processing/maintenance.

• Assists with coordinating the Division’s permitting processes, interpreting rules, regulations and procedures for the Department’s wildlife rehabilitation, and nuisance wildlife damage control.

• Assists with the Access Program Coordinators with the coordination and program oversight of WIHA, WIFA, CFAP and Habitat First, assisting with contract processing, maintenance, and payment processing.

• Helps with the county Banker’s Award wildlife habitat recognition program; and will directly assist the Public Lands division director with responsibilities related to public lands programs and administration.

• Interacts daily with the general public, sportsmen, landowners, and news media, responding to inquiries and requests through direct contact, telephone calls, e-mail, or referral to the appropriate office or field staff.

• Accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to relieve superiors of administrative detail by working independently is expected of this position.

Benefits

• Salary: beginning hourly wage $18.26/hour - $19.17/hour

• Health and Insurance: immediate group health, dental and vision coverage and life insurance coverage.

• Retirement and Options: KPERS Retirement plan and optional deferred compensation.

• Paid Leave: holidays, sick leave, vacation leave, and parental leave.

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.

• Two years of experience in general office, clerical and administrative support work.

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

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

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

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How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online at the State of Kansas Employment Center. 

The following are the required items to apply and incomplete applications will not be considered.

• letter of interest
• detailed resume; including a valid e-mail address
• education transcript material, if you wish to include them
• employment application – this is generated from the information which is input into the system
• completed Authorization to Release Information form (Note: this form must either be witnessed and signed by a Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks employee or notarized by a notary public.)

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

Veterans' Preference Eligible

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 requirements 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 appointing authority. Additional VPE information can be found at https://admin.ks.gov/services/state-employment-center/veterans. Applicants claiming veterans’ preference for the first time must mail a copy of your DD-214 to the Office of Personnel Services, 900 SW Jackson, Room 401-N, Topeka KS 66612, or FAX to 785/291-3715.

Disability Hiring Preference

If you are claiming Disability Hiring Preference for the first time please mail a copy of your supplemental security income or social security disability insurance determination letter, letter from a managed care organization or qualified medical professional attesting to the disability, home and community-based services waiver approval letter, or vocational rehabilitation letter from a vocational rehabilitation counselor. These documents can be sent by fax to (785) 296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed or delivered in-person to ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator, Office of Personnel Services, 900 SW Jackson Rm 401-N, Topeka, KS 66612. Visit https://admin.ks.gov/offices/personnel-services/jobs/disabilityhiring-preference for more information.

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 recruiter