Surplus Property Agent II

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

• Job Posting closes: May 22, 2026

Department of Administration, Office of Printing, Mailing, & Surplus Property

https://admin.ks.gov/offices/printing-mailing-surplus

About the Position

• Who can apply: Anyone
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time  
• Regular/Temporary: Regular  
• Work Schedule: M-F, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Compensation:

• Hourly Pay Range: $20.50 - $21.50

*Note: Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits:

•  Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Fitness Centers in select locations
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information

Position Description: 

The Surplus Property Agent II position is located in the Office of Printing, Mail Services & Surplus Property. This position functions as a Surplus Property Agent in the specialty area in the Federal Surplus Program. This position provides customer service in the day-to-day operations at Federal Surplus Property and to serve the donees, including State agencies and other government entities, including but not limited to schools, law enforcement, cities, and counties. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist Federal Program Consultant with acquiring property by screening, on-site inspections, Federal agency offerings and/or thru the internet.
• Select and request property based on donee requests or potential market demand. Makes recommendations whether to market the property in place or do direct transfers to the donees. 
• Operates a commercial motor vehicle (truck) with a gross vehicle weight of over 26,000 pounds.  As required, makes trips to various locations within and out of state to screen, inspect and pick up property for donees.
• Receive, price and display property in the warehouse. Checks in property and coordinates placement and arrangement of property in warehouse.
• Annually performs compliance reviews for perpetual property throughout the state as mandated by GSA.
• Screens for property thru on-site visits, on-line or thru vehicle auctions.
• Manage the inventory quarterly to ensure an accurate annual report for the GSA audit.
• Purchase vehicles for donees thru GSA reimbursable vehicle program.
• Maintains meticulous documentation of donee files in accordance with GSA regulations and procedures. 
• Develop, organize and prepare for public sales via GSA live or website auctions, public auctions, or sealed bid offerings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Warehousing experience including loading and unloading materials, packaging, inventory control and verifying orders and shipment
• Basic computer skills/data entry experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of forklift experience.  

Special Skills, Abilities, Certifications

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License for driving a manual transmission at the time of hire

Post Offer Requirement:

Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas.  Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer.  A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law.   Please be encouraged if you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you.  The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas.  The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions

Recruiter Contact Information:

Name: Emily Gottstein

Email:DofAPersonnel@ks.gov

Mailing Address: 915 SW Harrison Ave, Suite 260, Topeka, KS 66612

Job Application Process:

• First Sign in or register as a New User.
• Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications. 
• Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page.
• Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.
  1. Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.
• Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
  1. Email – sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page
  2. Notifications – view the Careers> My Job Notifications page

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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete:

Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page

• Transcripts
• DD 214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application

• Resume 
• Letter of Interest / Cover Letter

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.

Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference

How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference

Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference

PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Docking State Office Building
915 SW Harrison Ave, Suite 260
Topeka, KS 66612

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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 

Salary : $42,640 - $44,720