Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy
Job Posting closes: 7/27/2026
Required documents (as listed in Qualifications and Required Documents sections) must be uploaded by close date. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
Agency Information
Kansas Department for Children and Families | www.dcf.ks.gov
Personnel Services
DCF Administration / Topeka
About the Position
Who can apply: External
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: $51,000 - $56,000. Salary may be dependent upon the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Employment Benefits
In addition to the starting salary, the State of Kansas offers a significant benefits package that is available the first day of employment. All benefits eligible, full-time employees may elect to enroll in:
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Health Insurance including medical, dental, vision (plus optional partner/dependent coverage at reduced cost)
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Creation of and contribution to your personal KPERS defined Retirement benefit
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9-10 paid, annual holidays
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12 paid, annual vacation days
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12 paid, annual sick days
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1 paid Discretionary Day
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Your personal life insurance policy equal to 150% of your starting salary
- This benefits package represents additional annual compensation.
Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information.
Position Summary & Responsibilities
The Kansas Department for Children and Families is hiring innovators and leaders. If you believe people have the capacity to progress, succeed, grow, and do well in life, you can discover your purpose here! Find more than just a job with DCF. You can be part of the growth and opportunity for our team to help serve the individuals and families in your community. Thrive With Us and find your career and purpose!
This position is responsible for full cycle recruitment. This position will develop strategic hiring plans, manage the recruitment budget and staff, source top talent, promote the DCF culture and ensure DCF recruitment processes are in compliance with DCF and state policy and regulation.
Qualifications
Education: General
Minimum Qualifications: *If a driver’s license is required, a copy must be sent to your recruiter following the interview.* Must maintain a valid driver's license. Two years of experience in planning, directing, organizing, managing or administering personnel services functions. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.
Preferred Qualifications: One year of State of Kansas personnel services experience.
One-year recruitment experience.
Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:
Security Clearance: A background check (KBI - criminal background, welfare fraud, driver's license and Child/Adult Abuse and Neglect Central Registry) is required for all positions with the Department for Children and Families (DCF) as a condition of employment, which may include fingerprinting and FBI check. Security clearance must be obtained prior to employment with DCF. Must maintain security clearance throughout employment.
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
Recruiter Contact Information
Please reference Job ID Number #221563
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
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State of Kansas online application
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Resume
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Cover letter
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Legible copy of valid driver’s license (if driver’s license is required)
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Transcripts** (if educational requirements are listed for this position)
**If degree is a requirement listed, transcript must show proof of graduation or degree obtained. -
DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
- Required documents must be uploaded by close date. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: “How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents”.
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 determined 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 (785) 296-7712, scanned and emailed to [email protected], 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 Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.
E-Verify: DCF participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Full Position Description:
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Advise managers and employees on staffing policies and procedures. Establish and maintain relationships with hiring managers to stay abreast of current and future hiring and business needs. Serves as a member of interview teams when requested. Develop processes for ensuring behavioral based selection techniques are being applied at the umbrella agency level. Serve as consultant to management and staff on recruitment needs. Screen and refer applicants to hiring personnel in the organization. Gather data, study process and identify recruitment/retention problems in order to identify solutions. Provide feedback regarding trends, potential problems and other concerns along with proposed solutions or plans of action.
Seek out and coordinate attendance at various community and statewide job fairs, virtual career or hiring events, applicant workshops, and other activities such as on-site interviews or hiring events either sponsored by community partners or DCF. Identify issues, propose solutions and implement process improvements for the recruitment and selection process. Stay up to date on the agency’s structure, personnel policies, and federal and state laws regarding employment practices. Participate in school or community activities and develop agency career awareness program for high schools, universities, work force centers, etc. to promote the agency’s employment opportunities for the agency statewide
Development or improvement of recruitment materials, including benefit handouts, hiring ads, etc. Coordinates with the Communications department and team to ensure consistent branding in all internal and external communications and/or materials.
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Oversee the SHaRP recruitment/selection processes for announcement of vacancies, state clerical contract, development of defendable preferred selection criteria, development of interview and reference questions, verification of education and experience of candidates. Provides information to employees and the public on the registration, announcement and selection process (Job Search) for a wide variety of positions. Recommend changes in required selection criteria in class specifications.
Plan, organize and-direct training resources for agency staff on employment-related topics. These training resources may include, but are not limited to, SHaRP recruitment/selection procedures, behavioral-based interviewing, applicant workshops, DCF recruitment/selection policy/procedures and DCF Personnel Services Overview training module.
Other duties as assigned.
