What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant General Counsel position at The State of Kansas?
Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy
Job Posting closes: Open until filled
Agency Information: Kansas State Board of Healing Arts
The Kansas State Board of Healing Arts (KSBHA) is a regulatory board overseeing licensing, and regulation for 16 healthcare professions across Kansas. Our core mission centers on safeguarding the public by regulating, educating and discipline of those who practice the healing arts in Kansas.
We acknowledge and reward the dedication of our staff by providing opportunities for training, career advancement, fostering a family-friendly workplace environment, promoting work-life balance, and recognizing exceptional service. As an employer in the State of Kansas, we offer a comprehensive range of benefits that significantly contribute to the professional and personal well-being of our team members.
If you are seeking a rewarding career opportunity that presents challenges and growth potential, apply today to join our dynamic team!
About the Position
Who can apply: Anyone
Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Work Schedule: M-F
Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
Compensation: $ 63,500.00/year
- 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)
Employee discounts with the STAR Program
Retirement and deferred compensation programs
Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…
Position Summary & Responsibilities:
The Kansas State Board of Healing Arts (KSBHA) is seeking to fill an Assistant General Counsel position. The Assistant 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. 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 the Board, General Counsel, and Executive Director.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited school of law and possess 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
Name: Rikki Price
Email: KSBHA_Recruitment@ks.gov
Phone: 785-296-8558
Mailing Address: 800 SW Jackson St., Lower Level Suite A, 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
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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
Writing Sample
DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application
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 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 (785)296-7712, 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
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Rm 401
Topeka, KS 66612
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Kansas 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.
Salary : $63,500
