Program Manager

Kansas Department of Health and Environment; Kansas; On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Sick & Vacation leave

Work-Life Balance programs

Paid state holidays

Fitness centers in select locations

STAR Program discounts

Retirement and deferred compensation

Job summary

Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) seeks a program lead to oversee the Hospital Preparedness Program and coordinate subrecipient agreements across Kansas. You will monitor compliance with federal guidelines, manage the HPP coalition statewide, and deliver presentations and webinars to diverse partners.

Responsibilities include leading regional coordination, providing technical assistance to HCC stakeholders, and ensuring readiness through inventory and emergency planning

Qualifications

• Education: High School or GED; Bachelor's degree preferred for related fields.
• Valid driver's license required for state vehicle use.
• Minimum 1 year planning, organizing, and directing experience.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Proofreading, editing, and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and public speaking skills.
• Experience in disaster/public health or program coordination preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HCC coordinators and subrecipient agreements under the Hospital Preparedness Program.
• Monitor compliance with cooperative agreements and federal guidelines.
• Lead statewide healthcare coalition meetings and manage presentations/webinars.
• Develop program improvements and coordination with regional teams.
• Provide technical assistance and leadership for management and sustainment of HPP.

Skills

Effective Collaboration skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Health Administration or Communications

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Job Posting

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes: August 26 th , 2026

Required documents uploaded by: August 26 th , 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: 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
• Sponsorship: KDHE does not provide sponsorship for this position.

Compensation

• Hourly Pay Range: $24.75
• 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 (K0240286) works with subrecipients to ensure completion of work plans, deliverables, and other contract requirements. Monitors document submissions for accuracy and completeness, ensuring they meet work plan deliverable requirements and comply with federal cooperative agreement requirements. Oversee the 7 HCC coordinators and HCC fiscal agent subrecipient agreements. Monitors adherence to the Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) grant requirements and Healthcare Coordinator and HCC Fiscal Agent agreements. Interpret federal guidelines and policies and complete state-level cooperative agreement requirements. Tracks and monitors preparedness inventory for expiration dates and medical material quality control considerations. Manages inventory levels and stock rotation, advising product replacement in accordance with good inventory management processes as directed by Preparedness Inventory Management Protocols and Policies (IMPPS). Coordinates with the Grants Team on storage vendor contracting and payment schedule. Maintains updates to the Preparedness IMPPS and manages fit testing equipment. Lead the statewide healthcare coalition steering committee and quarterly meetings with the RRCs. Develops and conducts presentations and webinars, as needed, throughout the State of Kansas for coalition members, including management on various aspects of the HPP program. Travels throughout the state to regional healthcare coalition meetings to maintain two-way communication and coordinate all preparedness planning and response efforts effectively. Plays an active role in fostering an environment where public health, KDHE team members, and Healthcare Coalitions are encouraged to share ideas, collaborate, and innovate. Provides oversight and direction to the healthcare coalition coordinators with emphasis on excellent customer service while meeting all requirements of the HPP cooperative agreement. Provide leadership and technical assistance for management and sustainment of the Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP), including ongoing individualized support for RRCs and HCC member organizations. Provide program improvement strategies to build and sustain collaborative efforts within regional coalitions and coordinate statewide HPP requirements with the HCC regions.

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

• Serves as system manager for Salamander Live and coordinates with the Kansas Division of Emergency Management regarding the Comprehensive Resource Management and Credentialing System (CRMCS).
• Serves as the lead in creating and tracking the CRMCS Disaster Badging process.
• Provides technical assistance to HCC cache managers in using Salamander for HCC inventory.
• Serve as backup for volunteer management platform.
• Perform response-related activities during public health disasters. Will work with the KDHE Radiation Section on training and with other federal, state, and local partners on the response to a radiological event and staffing a reception center in the event of a radiological incident. Serve as backup for sending KS-HAN alerts and managing events in situational awareness platforms.

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: One year of experience in planning, organizing, and directing the work of a department, program, or agency. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
• Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
• Ability to understand/follow verbal/written instructions
• Effective Collaboration skills
• Ability to work calmly and effectively during stressful conditions
• Public speaking, meeting planning, and partnership building experience
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Public Health Administration or Communications, Emergency Management or related field
• Preferred Qualifications: Database management skills, including producing reports and analysis tools
• Preferred Qualifications: Strong resource management and organizational skills
• Preferred Qualifications: Excellent writing and interpersonal communication
• Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Program (HSEEP) guidance and principles
• Preferred Qualifications: Identify and analyze problems, select and implement solutions using sound principles
• Preferred Qualifications: Accurately interpret technical guidance and correctly apply and teach in understandable format
• Preferred Qualifications: Disaster response experience
• Preferred Qualifications: Health/medical system and inventory management experience
• 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. 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.

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.