More than $20 an hour to work from home? See 5 Kansas state remote or hybrid jobs

It’s good to have a list of criteria before starting a new job search, which could include a target salary, benefits and location. For some, the words “work from home” could be in bold letters at the top of the list.

Working from home has become more common. According to Forbes, in 2023, 12.7% of U.S. employees worked completely from home, while about 28% worked in a hybrid setting. By 2025, Forbes reports 32.6 million Americans are expected to work from home.

Remote work can provide comfort and flexibility office settings may not be able to provide, even if it is just for a couple days each week. So if you are looking to get out of the office this year, there are some Kansas state government job opportunities you may want to look into.

Here are five Kansas job openings advertised in the state portal now that are listed as completely remote or include the possibility of working remotely.

Licensing Specialist

(Fully remote)

Agency: Department of Health & Environment

Location: Statewide

Pay: $18.26 to $20.12 an hour

Job qualifications: Must have at least an associate’s degree with a minimum of 12 hours in early childhood coursework, as well as two years of experience in work related to services for young children.

Job description: This position evaluates compliance for health and safety needs as well as the supervision and health protocols of childcare facilities.

Customer Representative

(Possibility of remote work after in-person training)

Agency: Department of Revenue

Location: Shawnee County

Pay: $17.39 hourly or $18.28 hourly for bilingual English/Spanish speaker

Job qualifications: Must have at least one year of experience in interviewing and investigating or experience in customer service, as well as one year of experience in auditing or support work.

Job description: Provides customer service via in-person meetings, telephone and email. Also researches cases, prepares account breakdowns, account adjustments, reversals, refunds and more.

Administrative Specialist

(Possibility of remote work two days a week after in-person training)

Agency: Technical Professions State Board

Location: Shawnee County

Pay: $20.00 to $21.53 an hour

Job qualifications: Must have three years of experience in an office or an administrative support position. Education can be substituted for experience.

Job description: This position’s responsibilities include license renewals, updating the department’s database to track licenses and fees, mailing renewal notices, scanning license applications and more.

Central Accountant - Auditor

(Options for hybrid work)

Agency: Department of Administration

Location: Shawnee County

Pay: $58,000 to $68,000 a year

Job qualifications: Must have four years of experience in fiscal or programmatic operations, as well as accounting and auditing.

Job description: The position’s multiple responsibilities include assisting personnel on issues, collaborating with customers, executing audits and examining business transactions to make sure they are in compliance with state law.

Intake Protection Specialist

(Remote work eligible)

Agency: Department for Children and Families

Location: Statewide

Pay: $38,250 a year

Job qualifications: Candidates must have either an associate’s degree in a human services field or two years of experience in the protection reporting center.

Job description: This position has several responsibilities, including interviewing people who make reports of suspected adult abuse, documenting the interview in the system, following policy regarding intake processes and more.