Grant Coordinator
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Park
Pratt, Kansas
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Salary | $32.50 per hour |
| Deadline | Aug 04, 2026 |
| Min. Experience | 2 - 4 years |
Grant Coordinator – Position #K0228612
This unclassified, full-time position is located in the Parks Division at the Pratt Operations Office, Pratt, Kansas, and is directly supervised by the Parks Assistant Director of Administration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administer the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and Recreational Trails Program (RTP) in accordance with federal and state requirements.
- Coordinate grant solicitations, application reviews, awards, reimbursements, reporting, and project monitoring.
- Provide technical assistance and guidance to grant applicants, project sponsors, and partner agencies.
- Ensure compliance with federal regulations, including long-term stewardship and monitoring of LWCF-assisted properties.
- Coordinate development and updates to the Kansas Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP).
- Administer and support additional federal grant programs as assigned, including compliance, reimbursement, and reporting activities.
- Serve as the primary liaison with federal, state, local, and nonprofit partners and represent the Department at meetings, trainings, and conferences.
- Maintain grant records and working knowledge of the Outdoor Recreation Management System (ORMS) while providing operational support for state park reservation, permit, and sales functions as needed.
Benefits:
- Salary: Beginning hourly wage $32.50/hour
- 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:
- Three years of experience in grant administration or examining financial records. Education may be substituted for experience as deemed relevant by the agency.
- A valid driver’s license and the ability to pass a background check are required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Coursework or training in grant administration is preferred, experience in natural resources, parks and recreation or closely related field is highly preferred. Individuals with excellent communication skills, knowledge of accounting and grant reporting principles and requirements, ability to facilitate successful team outcomes would be a good fit.
- The ideal candidate would be an innovative, resourceful, highly organized self-starter.
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.gov/about-kdwp/careers
**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 – August 4, 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.
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