Public Service Administrator

Public Service Administrator (I)

Job Opening ID #: 220898            Location: Topeka / Shawnee County

Job Posting Closes: Open Until Filled

Kansas Highway Patrol                www.KHPJobs.org

About the Position:

• Who can apply: Anyone (External)
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full/Part-time: Full-Time
• Work Schedule: 8:00a – 5:00p
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veteran’s Preference Eligible: Yes

Compensation:

• Hourly Pay Range: $ 25.05 – $ 27.41

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
• Kansas Highway Patrol has both KPERS and KP&F eligible positions. If you have retired, you will have a waiting period before you can go back to work for a KPERS/ KP&F employer. 

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Position Summary: Accounting functions; prepares statements and reports, researches and resolves  discrepancies, maintains ledgers and reconciles statements, and maintain fiscal records.  Monitors correct time reporting for management of the grants, specifically eligible activities, enters time and activity, makes sure visa statements meet eligible criteria.
Participates in hiring of and trains, coaches and mentors specialized and clerical personnel; Supervises and assigns, reviews and evaluates work; uses problem solving methods and appropriate tools to improve processes.  Will directly supervise an administrative officer who performs a variety of office administrative tasks and explains policy and program decisions to the public, other agencies and officials, who prepares accounting functions, prepares statements and reports, completes research in data discrepancies.
Prepares financial reports, enters and reviews purchases, and vouchers.  Enters travel and purchase orders ensuring compliance with multiple federal grants and state revenue sources, including but not limited to some purchases for specific grant capital outlays totally nearly a half of a million dollars.

For a full position description email request to KHP.Career@KS.GOV , please include the Job ID #.

Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Licensing & Certification: Valid Driver’s License. 

Necessary Special Requirements: Maintain effective working relationships, using appropriate communication skills, verbal and written. Proficiency with computer hardware and software.  Ability to listen, comprehend and respond to fellow employees and the general public via telephone, email, or in person. Good at data entry, and multi-tasking. Supervisory experience required.

Minimum Requirements: Six months of experience in providing direction necessary to implement the objectives of an agency, program or organizational unit.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business, psychology, education, sociology or criminology.

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: Must submit to and pass a thorough background investigation including fingerprint-based check.  Ability to sit, stand, twist, turn, and reach.

Persons applying for positions with KHP will be subject to background investigation, fingerprints, and/or drug screening.

Recruiter Contact Information:

• Name: Amber North
• Email: Amber.North@KS.GOV
• Phone Number: 785-296-8232

Job Application Process

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Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. *This information is included on all your job applications.

Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.

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Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.

Email – sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page

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Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: “How to Apply for a Job – Instructions” and “How to Search for a Job – Instructions"

Required Documents for this Application to be Complete

Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page

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

Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application

•  Resume
• Cover Letter (Optional)

Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: “How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents” 

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.   

If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that 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

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 determined 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 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 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.

Salary : $52,104 - $57,013