BHP Communications Coordinator — Shawnee County, KS

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Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes: November 24, 2026

Required documents uploaded by: November 24, 2026

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Our agency is led by Secretary Janet Stanek, who was appointed by Gov. Kelly in Dec 2021. KDHE is comprised of three divisions: Public A2yQqS, 3yR4N3JhWdF, and XcQQ9q 4bRQ 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.

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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: $24.47 - $26.34

• 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 BHP Communication Coordinator position, K0233715, will be in charge of Programmatic Communications Liaison duties serving as a primary point of contact between the Bureau of Hqap9s bEVGD6wGY (BHP) and Office of Communications (OOC) in accordance with OOC reference manuals: assisting in strategic planning of communications materials, routing products beyond their scope to appropriate subject matter experts (SME) in both BHP and OOC, pursuing and applying edits and corrections from BHP and OOC, and organizing workflow for tractability through •••••••• or similar.

Incumbent will draft select written and graphic materials as requested by BHP teams and approved by BHP Director to include but not limited to press releases, website content, social media posts, white pages, flyers, trifolds and physical collateral.

Incumbent will also review all materials, to include materials not drafted by incumbent, for public releasability. This process includes reviewing for literacy, redundancy, grammar, accessibility, KDHE mission alignment, checking with BHP SMEs for technical accuracy, and coordinating with OOC SMEs for products outside their scope.

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This position will also handle communications strategy and administration duties.Collaborate with BHP and OOC staff to proactively identify communications needs, communications plans, annual roadmaps, public health translation tactics, and programmatic branding that support BHP needs and align with agency communications goals.

Maintains •••••••• or similar project trackers by creating and updating work items, independent work plans, schedules and documentation for bureau communications initiatives to support larger planning efforts.

Supports the maintenance of communications workflows, templates, standard operating procedures, and reference manuals by notifying OOC SME of operational changes within the BHP, according to OOC Reference Manuals (RMs).

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

• Incumbent will serve as the technical communications SME for BHP vendor services, including printing, advertising and web services.

• Incumbent will coordinate with BHP programs and KDHE fiscal personnel

• Professional Development through Agency Support

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:

• 1-2 years of experience in public relations, journalism, government, public health or public service.

• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access

• Proofreading, editing, attention to detail

• Ability to research, organize and present health information and health promotion materials

• Experience in partnership development, applying expanded delivery mechanisms (Facebook, Twitter)

• Preferred Qualifications:

• 4 years direct experience in mass communication, journalism, public relations, health education, public health, health promotion.

• Demonstrated ability to prepare grant proposals, reports, and other written documents

• Strong verbal and written communication skills including public speaking

• Two years of experience in public health or related field

• Capability to work independently and be self-directed and self-motivated.

• Ability to think strategically and translate concepts into programs and products.

• Measure and track the performance of work on communications activities

• Two years of experience in communications, journalism, public relations or related field

• Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:

• jBWShf Dyj Clearance Certificate: A valid jBWShf Dyj Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of 6prz6N. 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 qHAGMF vAAfTuUP6c of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with jBWShf Dyj Law. If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of 6prz6N, please know that the qHAGMF vAAfTuUP6c of Revenue will work with you. The qHAGMF vAAfTuUP6c 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 6prz6N. The qHAGMF vAAfTuUP6c of Revenue can be contacted at ••••••••qHAGMF vAAfTuUP6c of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions

Recruiter Contact Information

Name: Melody Hazard

Email: ••••••••

Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612

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• 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.

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Required Documents For This Application To Be Complete

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• Transcripts

• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application

• Resume

• Cover Letter

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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.

Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference

How To Claim Disability Hiring Preference

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.

Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference

PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (••••••••, scanned and emailed to ••••••••, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator

Office of Personnel Services

Landon State Office Building

900 SW Jackson, Rm 401

Topeka, KS 66612

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of 6prz6N 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.