Kansas Department of Health and Environment:
Our agency head is acting secretary Ashley D. Goss, who was appointed by Gov. Kelly in Nov 2021. We are made up for three divisions: Public Health, Environment, and Health care finance (which includes KanCare). We are the only agency in the nation to have these three entities under one roof. This allows us to take a holistic approach to the health and well-being of all Kansans.
http://www.kdheks.gov/
About the Position
- Who can apply: Anyone (External)
- 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
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Compensation:
- Annual Salary Range: $85,000
- 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
Position Summary & Responsibilities
Position Summary: The position (K0221130) The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is recruiting for the State Public Health Veterinarian position. Applicants must be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in Kansas by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. Applicants should also hold a Master or Doctoral degree in a public health field and have experience working in Public Health. Serves as team leader for specific programs and projects in the Bureau of Public Health Preparedness, the Bureau of Environmental Health, and the Bureau of Surveillance and Epidemiology. Conducts specialized and complex work assignments, and helps to establish priorities and coordinate activities of program epidemiologists, research analysts, and other staff. Consults with senior staff to assist with resource planning and prioritization.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: Plans, conducts, and directs special projects related to preparedness, including infectious disease issues, and environmental health. Oversees study and project design and implementation, and conducts advanced analyses of data and information for a variety of public health uses, including program evaluation, planning, and resource development.
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:
- 1) Master’s degree with a focus in epidemiology with 4 or more years work experience in applied epidemiology; or 2) Doctoral-level epidemiologist with at least 2 years work experience in applied epidemiology; or 3) Other non-epidemiology professional degree or certification (e.g., RN, MD/DO, DDS/DMD, DVM, PhD, RS) with specific epidemiology training (e.g., MPH degree, CDC Epidemic Intelligence Service program) and at least 2 years epidemiology work experience.
- Able to obtain and maintain veterinary medical license in Kansas.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- MPH or equivalent
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SAS or other stat
- Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
Recruiter Contact Information
- Name: Hope Stover
- Email: [email protected]
- 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 on 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
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
Upload these on the Careers – My Job Applications page
- Tax Clearance Certificate
- Transcripts
- DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: “How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents” and “Save Tax Clearance Certificate as a PDF”
Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate Required: Each applicant (even non-residents) applying for a State of Kansas job vacancy must obtain a valid Kansas Certificate of Tax Clearance by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue’s website. A Tax Clearance is a comprehensive tax account review to determine and ensure that an individual’s account is compliant with all primary Kansas Tax Laws. A Tax Clearance expires every 90 days. All applicants, including current state employees, are responsible for submitting a valid certificate with all other application materials to the hiring agency. This is in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact 785-296-3199.
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.
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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