RHTP Procurement Officer III

Kansas Department of Health and Environment; Kansas; On-site; USD 51,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Leave benefits

STAR Program discounts

Job summary

Kansas Department of Health and Environment seeks a Procurement Officer III to centrally coordinate contract development, ensure compliance with State Procurement policies, and manage routing and approval processes across bureaus. The role requires coordinating with the Procurement Manager and Director of Finance to ensure all requirements are met before concurrence.

The successful candidate will oversee grant contract documentation, data tracking, and payment processing, including SMART-based

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in procuring commodities and services which includes preparing order specifications, estimates, bids, contracts and awarding contracts.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of and training using the SMART system is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Creates Purchase Orders for Rural Health Transformation Grant contracts and agreements; generates requisitions in SMART to obligate funds.
• Processes Rural Health Transformation Grant invoices for payment as needed.
• Assist in processing Task Order Proposals as directed by the Procurement Manager.
• Maintains the DocuSign application for routing and concurrence of agency contracts and grant applications.

Skills

Procurement experience

Attention to detail

Oral and written communication

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

SMART system knowledge

Job description

Job Posting closes:

September 22, 2026

Required documents uploaded by:

September 22, 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: $29.08
• 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

The RHTP Procurement Officer III position K0247857 will serve as the central point of contact to assist bureaus and/or programs with the development of contractual agreements ensuring that mandatory terms and provisions are incorporated as appropriate. Provides guidance to agency staff on required supplemental documentation or approvals that may be required prior to execution of the contract agreement to ensure compliance with State Procurement and Accounting policies. Consults with the Procurement Manager and Director of Finance as necessary to ensure that all requirements have been met prior to releasing the contract into concurrence. Reviews contract amendments per established procedures documenting the changes being made to the original agreement to determine what if any supplemental documentation or approvals are necessary to ensure compliance with State Procurement and Accounting policies.

Facilitates and administers the routing of Rural Health Transformation Grant (RHTP) contractual agreements, grant applications and all other documents requiring the Secretary’s signature through DocuSign. Monitors documents through the approval process. Provides weekly dashboard reports to assigned Bureaus to update them on the routing status of agreements or grant applications originating within their Bureau.

Maintains a master database of all agency contractual agreements. Collaborates with appropriate Bureau contract administrator to ensure that contract payments are made in compliance with payment terms and frequency and that all deliverables or milestones have been achieved. Manages and maintains a database of all contractual agreements and prior authorization approvals to be used as a resource by Central Accounts Payable/Procurement team members in the preparation and processing of contractual payments.

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

• Creates Purchase Orders for Rural Health Transformation Grant contracts and agreements. Reviews agency contractual agreements in which funds are to be obligated and generates requisitions in the Statewide Management Accounting and Reporting Tool (SMART) system to obligate the funds.
• Processes Rural Health Transformation Grant (RHTP) Invoices for payment as needed.
• Assist in processing Task Order Proposals as directed by the Procurement Manager.
• Maintains the Docusign application utilized for the routing and concurrence of agency contractual agreements and grant applications. Modifies workflow and adds users as directed by the Procurement Manager. Works with the vendor to engage services as needed for system updates or enhancements.

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:
  • Two years of experience in procuring commodities and services which includes preparing order specifications, estimates, bids, contracts and awarding contracts.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
  • Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
  • 3 years current experience working with agency accounts payable and purchase orders
  • Experience utilizing a personal computer and knowledge of spreadsheets and word processing
  • Knowledge of Department of Administration policies and procedures
  • (3) years experience in general accounting
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of and completed training using the Statewide Management and Reporting Tool (SMART) system
• 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

Veterans' Preference Eligibility

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.

Disability Hiring Preference Eligibility

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.

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.