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About the Position

Compensation: $55,000 - $65,000 annually

• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

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Position Summary

This position will serve as a Special Investigator in western Kansas for the KCC Transportation Division. Candidate must live or be willing to relocate to Stafford, Rush, Ellis, Russell, Trego, Rush, Pawnee, Edwards, Pratt or Barton counties in Kansas. There will be frequent travel within the designated area with minimal overnight stays.

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

• Answer questions regarding the state and federal Transportation regulations.

• Provide educational training.
• Investigate complaints
Conduct commercial motor vehicle inspection and auditing of motor carriers.

Qualifications

• Two years investigating, fact finding or enforcing state or federal laws and regulations. Education in communications, psychology, social work, public or business administration, criminal justice or law may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.

Preferred Criteria:

• Experience writing reports
• Demonstration of effective oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook.
• Prior experience conducting investigations, but not required.
• Ability to work remotely & independently and establish daily work schedule with input from supervisor
  Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Working knowledge of the state and federal Transportation Safety and Hazardous Materials Regulations.

Licensing & Certification :

• Valid Driver's License

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.ksrevenue.gov/taxclearance.html

• If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact Kansas Department of Revenue at (785)296-3199 or by e-mail at kdor_specialprojects@ks.gov

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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.

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