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Job Posting:Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy
Job Posting closes: Open until filled.
Agency Information: Kansas State Board of Healing Arts
www.ksbha.ks.gov
The Kansas State Board of Healing Arts (KSBHA) is the licensing and regulatory Board for 16 healthcare providers in Kansas. Our core mission is to safeguard the public through licensure, education, and discipline for those who practice the healing arts in Kansas.
We celebrate and reward the dedication of our staff by offering opportunities for training and career growth, fostering work-life balance, and recognizing exceptional service. As a State of Kansas employer, we offer a comprehensive benefit package that supports the professional growth and personal well-being of our team members.
If you are ready for a dynamic role with meaningful challenges and growth potential, apply today to become part of our vibrant team!
About the Position:
- Who can apply: Anyone
- Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
- Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- Work Schedule: Monday- Friday
- Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
- Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
Compensation:
Competitive salary based on education, experience, and qualifications with a starting range of $70,000.00/year.
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)
- Employee discounts with the STAR Program (http://oitsapps.ks.gov/da/ops/star/)
- Retirement and deferred compensation programs
Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information… (https://admin.ks.gov/services/state-employment-center/benefits)
Position Summary & Responsibilities:
Position Summary: The Kansas State Board of Healing Arts (KSBHA) is seeking to fill an Associate General Counsel position. The Associate General Counsel serves under the direction of the General Counsel – providing legal advice, representation and services to the agency, its governing Board, Executive Director, management, staff, advisory Councils, Committees, and other sub-entities.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
This position is responsible for a wide range of areas, including, but not necessarily limited to:
- Representing the Board in appellate review actions and prosecuting unauthorized practice cases in court.
- Providing legal advice to the Board in their decision-making capacity during administrative hearings.
- Providing legal advice and opinions to the Board, advisory Councils and staff.
- Providing legal review of requests for open records and subpoenas to the agency.
- Assisting the Executive Director and General Counsel in legislative matters including drafting proposed legislation and presenting testimony before legislative committees.
- Drafting and reviewing regulations, policies and procedures with regard to form and legality.
- Responding to inquiries from licensees, stakeholders, other government officials and the public.
- Performing other work as assigned by General Counsel, and Executive Director.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited school of law and possesses a current Kansas Law license.
Preferred Qualifications: Emphasis in professional licensing, health law, administrative law or related field of practice is preferred.
Recruiter Contact Information
Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: “How to Apply for a Job – Instructions” and “How to Search for a Job – Instructions"
Required Documents for this Application to be Complete
Cover Letter
DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)
Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: “How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents”
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
How to Claim Veterans Preference
How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference '(https://admin.ks.gov/services/state-employment-center/veterans)
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 (https://admin.ks.gov/services/state-employment-center/veterans)
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 scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:
Preferred Qualifications: Emphasis in professional licensing, health law, administrative law or related field of practice is preferred.
Recruiter Contact Information
- Name: Rikki Price
- Email: KSBHA_Recruitment@ks.gov
- Phone: 785-296-8558
- Mailing Address: 800 SW Jackson St, Suite 700, Topeka, KS 66612.
- Job Application Process
- First Sign in or register as a New User.
- Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
- Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
- 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.
- Email – sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page
- Notifications – view the Careers> My Job Notifications page
Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: “How to Apply for a Job – Instructions” and “How to Search for a Job – Instructions"
Required Documents for this Application to be Complete
- Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page
- Resume
Cover Letter
DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)
Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: “How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents”
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
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 '(https://admin.ks.gov/services/state-employment-center/veterans)
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 (https://admin.ks.gov/services/state-employment-center/veterans)
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 scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:
ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Docking State Office Building
915 SW Harrison Ave, Suite 260
Topeka, KS 66612
Office of Personnel Services
Docking State Office Building
915 SW Harrison Ave, Suite 260
Topeka, KS 66612
