Educational Services Section Chief

Kansas Department of Wildlife and Park

Job Type	Permanent
Salary	$89,000 per year
Deadline	Mar 06, 2026
Experience	2 - 6 years

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EDUCATION SECTION CHIEF - POSITION #K0229879

This permanent, full-time position is located in the Education Section of the Executive Services Division at the Pratt Operations Office; and is directly supervised by Stuart Schrag, Deputy Secretary of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks.

Key Responsibilities:

Directs all aspects of the department’s R3 and wildlife education programs.
Oversees delivery of statewide hunter, boater, wildlife and furharvester education programs.
Supervises three full-time education program coordinators.
Oversight of the operation of Milford, Pratt, and Southeast Kansas nature centers, including supervision of the Southeast Kansas Nature Center director.
Assists with other statewide programs delivered by section staff include Becoming an Outdoors-Woman, Archery in the Schools, Student Air Rifle Program, EcoMeets, Outdoor Wildlife Learning Sites, advanced hunter education and outdoor skills events.
Coordinates shooting range grants, prepares and monitors section budgets, and ensures education delivery and communication methods adapt and evolve with changing audience preferences and technology advancements.

Benefits:

Salary: Beginning salary $89,000
Health and Insurance: Immediate group health, dental and vision coverage and life insurance coverage.
Retirement and Options: Retirement plan and optional deferred compensation.
Paid Leave: Holidays, sick leave, vacation leave, and parental leave.

Minimum Requirements:

Two years of experience in planning, organizing and directing the work of a department, program or agency.
Public speaking and classroom presentation skills required.
Communication, outdoor recreation, wildlife knowledge, hunting, fishing, and writing skills and abilities required.
Experience in wildlife conservation, wildlife and outdoor education, teaching and communication techniques or a closely related field preferred.
A valid driver’s license and the ability to pass a background check are required.

How to Apply: Go to the State Employment Center at https://admin.ks.gov/services/state-employment-center and follow the directions below:

Click in the middle under the Sunflower. From there either Sign into your existing account or Register for a new account.
Review and complete your contact information on the My Contact Information page. Please make sure to include your email address.
Upload documents listed in the Required Documents section of this job posting to the appropriate location.
Complete and Submit your application.
Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.

Email - the email listed on the Careers>My Contact Information page.
Notifications - view the Careers>My Job Notifications page

The following are the required items to apply:

1) a letter of interest

2) a detailed resume; including a valid e-mail address

3) transcript material, if you wish to include them

4) employment application – this is generated from the information which is input into the system

5) an Authorization to Release Information form** (this can be found at the following website):

https://www.ksoutdoors.com/news/KDWP-Info/Jobs/Employment-Application-Additional-Info

**Please note, this form must either be witnessed and signed by a Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks employee or signed in front of and notarized by a notary public. We reserve the right to conduct a background check on all qualified applicants.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. A complete application packet must be submitted for each position. We no longer make copies of previous applications. Submitted application materials will be reviewed in Pratt to assure that the position minimum requirements are met, and those meeting the minimum requirements will be forwarded to the respective division for interview selection.

Applicants are notified whether or not they are selected to interview. The interview is generally a one-time, panel interview consisting of position-specific questions for all applicants (same questions for each applicant), with the selection being made after all candidate interviews are completed.

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 requirements 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 appointing authority. Additional VPE information can be found at https://admin.ks.gov/services/state-employment-center/veterans. Applicants claiming veterans’ preference for the first time must mail a copy of your DD-214 to the Office of Personnel Services, 900 SW Jackson, Room 401-N, Topeka KS 66612, or FAX to 785/291-3715.

Disability Hiring Preference: If you are claiming Disability Hiring Preference for the first time, please mail a copy of your supplemental security income or social security disability insurance determination letter, letter from a managed care organization or qualified medical professional attesting to the disability, home and community-based services waiver approval letter, or vocational rehabilitation letter from a vocational rehabilitation counselor. These documents can be sent by fax to (785) 296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed or delivered in-person to ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator, Office of Personnel Services, 900 SW Jackson Rm 401-N, Topeka, KS 66612. Visit https://admin.ks.gov/offices/personnel-services/jobs/disabilityhiring-preference for more information.

DEADLINE TO APPLY – March 6, 2026

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 recruiter.

When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.

Category	Environmental Education , Wildlife
Tags	Nature Center

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