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Position Summary:

This Area Office Manager (Administrative Specialist) is located at the Clay Center Area Office within District Two. This position provides direct support to the Area Engineer, supervisors, and employees in the Area by providing guidance on personnel, payroll, and benefit issues.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• First level of contact for the public, vendors, KDOT personnel, law enforcement and other state agencies concerning various issues including road information, highway permits, employment applications, policies, and procedures.
• Responsible for consumable supplies and processes payment vouchers for the Area.
• Daily contact with the public and various public officials due to the Area Engineers heightened responsibility in dealing with local governments, and other public and agency officials.
• Constant daily contact with employees and staff in the Area regarding their benefits, employee relation issues, etc., while maintaining confidentiality.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years of experience in general office, clerical and administrative work.
• Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. Transcripts are required for education to be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the area of human resources, including payroll and employee benefits.
• Knowledge of and the ability to independently research state statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures for a prompt resolution.
• Experience in the state SMART and SHARP systems.

Post-Offer/Pre-employment Requirements:

• This position is subject to pre-employment physical testing. The selected candidate will be required to pass the screening as a condition of employment.
• 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 www.kdor.ks.gov/apps/taxclearance/Default.aspx .

If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact KDOR at (785) 296-3199 or by email at kdor_specialprojects@ks.gov

Recruiter Contact Information:

• Name: Tulsa Wade
• Email: KDOT.HQ.JobApps@ks.gov
• Phone: (785) 296-7242

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.75 - $18.70 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person