Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:
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Job Posting closes: August 14, 2026
Department of Administration, Office of Printing, Mailing, & Surplus Property
https://admin.ks.gov/offices/printing-mailing-surplus
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. While the Department of Administration (D of A) welcomes all candidates legally eligible to work in the United States, D of A does not provide sponsorships for this position.
E-Verify: Kansas Department of Administration (D of A) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional information regarding E-Verify, please click here. For additional information regarding Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER) please click here.
About the Position
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Who can apply: Anyone
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Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
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Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
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Regular/Temporary: Regular
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Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
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Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
Compensation:
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Hourly Pay Range: $19.95 - $20.20
- Note: Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.
Employment Benefits:
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Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
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Sick & Vacation leave
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Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
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Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
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Fitness Centers in select locations
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Employee discounts with the STAR Program
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Retirement and deferred compensation programs
Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information
Position Description:
The Office of Printing, Surplus Property & Mail Services is the State of Kansas resource for printing and mailing services for State of Kansas agencies. The Senior Administrative Specialist performs tasks to sort and deliver Building Mail and US Mail twice a day. The working title for the position is Mail Material Specialist. This is a first shift position.
Job Responsibilities:
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This position has a specialty, unique area of handling the inserting for the mail operation. Operates the inserting machine.
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Perform technical mail distribution in compliance with Federal Postal Service guidelines, policies and regulations.
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Prepare mail utilizing computerized scales, electronic mail machines, and postage meters for automated processing, pre-sort, and barcoding.
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Complete pickup and delivery for mail and state distribution including boxes, hampers, pushing/pulling carts weighing up to 1000 lbs.
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Ensure official state mail conforms to guidelines of Domestic Mail Manual and International Mail Manual.
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Enter correct coding for postage and discount rates for direct billing of State agencies.
Minimum Qualifications
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One year of experience in general office, clerical and administrative support work. *Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency*
- Must be able to lift and carry flats of mail weighing up to 70 lbs; push, pull, and manipulate to load onto or from vehicles and docks, wheeled carts carrying weights of up to 1000 lbs; and push and pull pallets of packaged bulk mail weighing up to and in excess of 1000 lbs. Considerable time is spent on your feet while on mail runs, sorting or processing mail.
Licenses & Certifications
Post Offer Requirement:
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. Please be encouraged if you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, 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:
Name: Emily Gottstein
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: 915 SW Harrison Ave, Suite 260, Topeka, KS 66612
Job Application Process:
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First Sign in or register as a New User.
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Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
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Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page.
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Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.
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Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.
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Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
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Email – sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page
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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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Transcripts
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DD 214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application
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Resume
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Letter of Interest / Cover Letter
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 scanned and emailed to [email protected], 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
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.
