Training Coordinator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Sick & vacation leave

Work‑Life Balance programs

Paid state holidays

Fitness centers

STAR Program discounts

Retirement & Deferred Comp

Job summary

Kansas Department of Health and Environment is seeking a programmatic and administrative technical assistant to support health departments and preparedness regions. The role focuses on training delivery, data review, and coordination of federal and state preparedness efforts.

You will manage KS‑HAN, develop protocols, and assist with contract renewals while working with communications teams to update public pages. A strong background in training and public health operations is preferred.

Qualifications

• One year of experience planning, organizing, and directing a program or department.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
• Proofreading, editing, and attention to detail.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Calm performance under stressful conditions; effective meeting planning and partnership building.

Responsibilities

• Review data submissions to improve preparedness levels across regions.
• Provide training to external partners and manage training data in KansasTRAIN.
• Coordinate preparedness training and monitor attendance and rosters.
• Communicate CHEMPACK program information between federal and local partners.
• Serve as KDHE system administrator for KS HAN and support related tasks.

Skills

Effective Collaboration

Public speaking

Meeting planning

Partnership building

Education

High School / GED

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Job Posting

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes

October 5 th , 2026

Required documents uploaded by

October 5 th , 2026

About the Kansas Department of Health and Environment

Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) 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 (including the State’s Medicaid program, KanCare). KDHE is 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.

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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: $24.15
• 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 (K0231882) provides programmatic and administrative technical assistance to all health departments and preparedness regions, including the two Cities Readiness Initiative regions, to ensure compliance with federal program requirements. Review data submissions from each health department and region to facilitate ongoing improvement in their preparedness levels for all PHEP capabilities.

Provide training to external partners to address gaps identified in the integrated preparedness planning workshop and through review of submitted reports. Schedule, plan, host, and conduct follow up for the preparedness training series. Manage training data in KansasTRAIN. Monitor and review KS‑Train for meeting dates, training plans, invitations, meeting rosters for attendance, and assure that the attendance rosters are completed correctly and accurately.

Communicate programmatic information for the CHEMPACK program between federal and local partners to ensure program functions are being met and partners are aware of when, how, and why CHEMPACK is used and managed. Provide training to external partners on the CHEMPACK program.

Serve as KDHE system administrator for the Kansas Health Alert Network. Manage users, develop protocols, direct system enhancements, develop training, and provide technical assistance. Send messages through KS‑HAN when requested through the correct protocol. Assist the grants team with contract renewals for the KS‑HAN system. Work with the communications team to review and update the internal and public‑facing webpages related to KS‑HAN.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following

Collect training data for technical assistance on medical countermeasures. Assist with federal reporting and the development of cooperative agreement applications and progress reports.

Assist with gathering information for the annual integrated preparedness planning workshop and development of the annual multi‑year integrated preparedness plan.

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 back‑up for sending KS‑HAN alerts and managing bed capacity.

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, Communications, Emergency Management or related field
  • Adult Learning experience related to teaching and training design
  • Database management skills, including producing reports and analysis tools
  • Strong resource management and organizational skills
  • Excellent writing and interpersonal communication
  • Familiarity with NIMS, IRC, HSEEP.
  • Identify and analyze problems, select and implement solutions using sound principles
  • Accurately interpret technical guidance and correctly apply and teach in understandable format
  • Disaster response 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.