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Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

• Job Posting closes: May 14, 2023

Kansas Department of Transportation

At KDOT, we reward our staff’s hard work by providing training opportunities, a family-oriented work environment and service recognition. Promotional opportunities, free parking and flexible schedules are also offered. KDOT is a great place to work, so come be part of our team!

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Kansas Department of Transportation

About the Position:

• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Who can apply: Anyone
• Full/Part-time: Full-Time
• Search Keywords: Lawrence or Topeka, Division of Program & Project management
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday
• Veterans’ Preference Eligible: Yes

Compensation:

• Hourly Pay Range: $38.86 – $46.14
• Annual Salary Range: $80,828.80 – $95,971.20

Employment Benefits:

• Family Oriented Work Environment
• Educational Assistance Program
• Basic Life Insurance provided by the State/Optional Group Life Insurance at a reasonable cost.
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-the-job training programs
• Paid Vacation Leave & Paid Sick Leave & Paid State Holidays
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs
• Group health, dental, vision.
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

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Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

This Position is located in Lawrance or Topeka, Kansas, and is within the Division of Program & Project Management with potential to work remotely based on work experience. This position will play a vital role in not only the operation of Program and Project Management, but the entire Agency. The employee will serve as support staff for the current assistant director related to all things programming. This includes aiding with the development of projects for the statewide multi-year highway improvement program, set-aside programs and assist with project and program controls. The employee will actively work with division staff, other divisions, program management consultants and agency executives throughout the process of reviewing completed work and work in progress. The employee will work to learn about KDOT’s Enhanced Priority Formula System (EPFS) and serve as backup to the assistant director. There will be limited travel required for this position, however there will be some. With a two-year rolling program, there will be local consultation required every two years. This includes traveling throughout the state to meet locals, gather input, and then use the input to aid with project scoring and ultimately, project selection.

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Qualifications:

Education

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a B.S. in Engineering.

Licensing & Certification

• Drivers License.
• Professional Engineering License recognized by the Kansas Board of Technical Professions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of supervisory or project management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
• Detail oriented with the ability to become proficient in using databases and perform data analysis.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Post-Offer/Pre-employment Requirements

• Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate required in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. Each applicant (even non-residents) who is selected for a State of Kansas job vacancy must apply for a Tax Clearance Certificate within 10 days from the date of the offer letter by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's (KDOR) website at https://www.kdor.ks.gov/apps/taxclearance/Status.aspx. If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact KDOR at (785)296-3199 or by email at [email protected]

Recruiter Contact Information:

• Email: [email protected]
• Name: Luci Zieman
• Phone: (785) 296-6749

Job Application Process

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Optional Documents for this Application to be Complete

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• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
• Transcripts (if substituting education)

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• Resume (or choose existing if you have one)
• Cover Letter

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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.

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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.