For a complete list of current job vacancies at KDHE go to Careers at KDHE.
Why Choose a Career with KDHE?
Imagine yourself as part of a winning team that is making the lives of Kansans
healthier and the environment safer. Our mission is "to protect the health and environment of all
Kansans by promoting responsible choices."
Our services touch the lives of every person in the state of Kansas whether it be through
disease prevention, services to protect children and families, food safety programs or the protection
and remediation of the environment where we live, air we breath, and the water we drink. We are interested in
employing a diverse and skilled workforce that 1) is representative of the Kansas population served by health
and environmental programs and 2) exhibit the values of leadership, accountability, communication, integrity,
and teamwork.
Our main office and laboratory are located in Topeka. District offices are located in Chanute,
Dodge City, Frontenac, Hays, Lawrence, Salina, Ulysses, and Wichita.
If you are interested in employment with the State of Kansas and Department of Health and
Environment, application information is available on the State of Kansas web site at http://www.da.ks.gov/ps/aaa/recruitment/.
Should you have any comments or questions, you may contact the Division of Human Resources and Service Quality at
lsmith@kdhe.state.ks.us.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all persons. Persons
with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Division of Human Resources and Service Quality if
accommodations are needed in completing an application, interviewing, or any other aspect of the
employment process.
KDHE Employee Benefits
Fitness Center
Health and Wellness Initiatives
Lactation Room for nursing mothers
Infant at Work Program
Flexible Work Schedules
Tuition and Educational Expense Reimbursement
State of Kansas Employee Benefits
Leave |
| Benefit |
Eligibility |
Who Pays |
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Vacation
Scheduled time off at full salary |
Upon employment start earning 3.7 hours per payroll period.
Accrue at a higher rate after 5, 10, & 15 years. |
State of Kansas |
Holidays
9 paid holidays per year |
Upon employment |
State of Kansas |
Sick Leave
Personal or family paid at full salary |
Upon employment start earning 3.7 hours per payroll period |
State of Kansas |
Funeral Leave
Up to 6 days of leave with pay upon the death of a close relative |
Upon agency approval |
State of Kansas |
Job Injury Leave
Up to 6 months for qualifying job injury |
Upon employment |
State of Kansas |
Jury Duty Leave
Leave with pay |
Upon employment |
State of Kansas |
Military Leave
Up to 12 days per year for "active duty for training". Other types of military leave also available. |
Upon agency approval |
State of Kansas |
Shared Leave
Donated leave for a serious illness or injury to self or family member. |
6 months continuous service. Not eligible if receiving Workers Compensation. |
State of Kansas |
Disaster Leave
Up to 20 days leave for certified disaster volunteer service. (Level II or above.) |
Upon employment |
State of Kansas |
Donor Leave
Up to 30 days paid to donate organs, tissue, marrow, or blood. |
Upon employment |
State of Kansas |
Insurance |
| Benefit |
Eligibility |
Who Pays |
| |
|
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Health Insurance
Traditional coverage, Managed Care, & HMOs (includes prescription drug coverage.) |
1st payroll period following 60 day waiting period or start of plan year after open enrollment. |
State of Kansas & employee |
Dental Insurance
100% of diagnostic/preventative
50% of other allowable services |
Same as Health Insurance |
State of Kansas for employee. Dependent coverage paid by employee. |
Vision Insurance
Voluntary vision coverage for lenses & frames. |
Same as Health Insurance |
Employee |
Group Term Life Insurance
Lump sum payment of 150% of eligible employee's annual salary to beneficiary. |
Upon employment |
State of Kansas (administered through KPERS) |
Optional Group Life Insurance
Optional group term insurance for employee only. Up to $250,000. |
Upon employment |
Employee (administered through KPERS) |
Long Term Disability
After 6 months of disability, employee receives compensation equal to 66 2/3% of state salary. (Subject to reduction from other disability benefits.) |
Upon employment |
State of Kansas (administered through KPERS) |
Service-Connected Death Benefit
Eligible dependents receive lump-sum payment of $50,000 & monthly amount of 50% of salary. Benefits subject to reduction of any workers compensation benefits. |
Upon employment |
State of Kansas (administered through KPERS) |
Workers Compensation
Payment of medical & disability compensation for injuries arising from employment. |
Upon employment |
State of Kansas |
KanElect
Flexible benefits plan which allows employees to pay certain medical and dependent care expenses with pretax dollars. |
1st payroll period following 60 day waiting period. |
Employee.
State of Kansas pays administrative costs. |
Retirement and Other Benefits |
| Benefit |
Eligibility |
Who Pays |
| |
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Social Security
Provides retirement income and financial assistance in case of total disability. |
Upon employment |
Employee & State of Kansas pay equal % of biweekly salary mandated by federal law. |
Retirement Plan
Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS) - Defined benefit pension plan |
Mandatory participation after one year of service in a KPERS covered position. |
Employee pays 4% of gross biweekly rate. Rate of state contribution is set by law. |
Payment for Unused Sick Leave
Upon retirement, employees received partial payment for unused sick leave in excess of 800 hours after 8 years of service. |
Upon retirement |
State of Kansas |
Deferred Compensation
Defined contribution retirement plan. Provides deferred tax savings opportunity. |
Upon employment |
Employee |
U.S. Savings Bonds
Voluntary automatic savings through payroll deduction plan. |
Upon employment |
Employee |
Long Term Care
Voluntary long-term care coverage for the costs of assisted living |
Upon employment |
Employee |
Service Awards
Recognition & service pins at appropriate ceremonies. |
Upon 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, & 50 years of service |
State of Kansas |
LIFEline
Employee assistance program designed to help deal with personal or family problems.
1-800-284-7575 |
Upon employment |
Employee & State of Kansas |
HealthQuest
Statewide health promotion program which includes education classes, newsletter, & exercise opportunities |
Upon employment |
Employee & State of Kansas |
Parking Compensation Program
Employee parking fees deducted on pretax basis |
Upon assignment in designated state owned or leased parking |
Employee,
State of Kansas pays administrative costs |
For a complete list of benefits and additional information go to:
http://www.da.ks.gov/ps/aaa/recruitment/benefits.htm
State of Kansas Employee
Annual Total Compensation Statement
SAMPLE
Direct Compensation -
Compensation you received as an employee of the State of Kansas. |
| Regular Hours |
$31,024.31 |
| Overtime Hours |
$0.00 |
| Shift Differential |
$0.00 |
| Bonus Pay |
$0.00 |
| Holidays |
$1,358.00 |
| Vacation Leave |
$1,309.88 |
| Sick Leave Taken |
$1,555.83 |
| Other Leave Taken |
$0.00 |
| Other Pay |
$0.00 |
| Total Direct Compensation |
$35,248.02 |
|
Indirect Compensation -
Payments made by the State of Kansas as your employer. |
| Employer Contribution to Benefits |
$5,536.19 |
| Employer Contribution to Retirement |
$1,579.24 |
| Employer Tax Contributions |
$2,726.31 |
| Total Indirect Compensation |
$9,841.74 |
|
| Total Direct and Indirect Compensation |
$45,089.76 |
Your total compensation may be greater than the amount shown if you receive or
utilize some of the following benefits and services:
Deferred Compensation
Optional Group Life Insurance
Moving Expense Reimbursement
Direct Deposit
Long Term Care Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Service Recognition
Savings Bonds
Training/Continuing Education
Vision Insurance
KanElect (Pre-tax Premium Option, Flexible Spending Accounts)
Payroll Deduction for Professional Association Dues, United Way and KPERS BuyBacks
HealthQuest (Lifeline, Health Risk Appraisal, Exercise and Fitness Events, Education Services)
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