- Job ID: 214483
- Location: Statewide
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Agency: Kansas Dept of Agriculture
Agency Information: Kansas Department of Agriculture
The Kansas Department of Agriculture is devoted to the total support of agriculture in Kansas. The department works for the entire Kansas agriculture sector including farmers, ranchers, food establishments and agribusinesses. The agency has a balanced approach to providing an environment that enhances and encourages economic growth of the agriculture industry and Kansas economy while promoting and advocating for the agriculture industry, the state’s largest industry, employer, and economic contributor. KDA helps to ensure a safe food supply, protects natural resources, promotes public health and safety, protects animal health, and provides consumer protection to the best of our ability.
Kansas Department of Agriculture: 1320 Research Park Drive, Manhattan, KS 66502
About the Position:
- Who can apply: Anyone
- Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
- Full/Part-time: Full-Time
- Work Schedule: Days
- Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
- Veteran Preference Eligible: Yes
Compensation:
- Annual Salary Range: $85,000 to $90,000 per year
- Hourly Pay Range: $40.87 to $43.27 per hour
* 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…
These positions will remain posted until filled.
Location: KDA Headquarters – Riley County, Kansas preferred; or
Topeka Field Office – Shawnee County or
Stockton Field Office – Rooks County or
Garden City Field Office – Finney County or
Stafford Field Office – Stafford County
Position Summary:
The purpose of the Dam Safety Team is to reduce risks to life and property from dam failure. As a Professional Engineer on this team, your responsibilities would include:
- Review and approval of plans for constructing and modifying dams
- Ensure quality control during and following construction
- Monitor dams that, if they failed, could cause the loss of life, or interrupt public utilities and services
Specific job duties include, but are not limited to:
- Permit processing. Review and process permit applications for water structures projects, primarily dams and dam modifications, but may include stream obstructions, channel changes, levees, and floodplain fill. Review complex engineering plans, specifications, calculations, and reports for compliance with statutes, regulations, and acceptable engineering practices.
- Complaint resolution. Respond to calls and complaints from the public and other agencies. Meet with landowners and conduct onsite inspections to determine compliance with permits and regulations.
- Technical assistance. Provide information and technical assistance to dam owners, consultants, and the public related to dam safety, maintenance, and regulations.
- Inspections. Conduct onsite inspections of dams to evaluate safety and compliance with regulations. Prepare and review inspection reports and communicate enforcement actions to the dam owner in a clear & timely manner.
This position has the opportunity to telework per guidelines of the Telework Policy of the Kansas Department of Agriculture KDA after one year of service.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in engineering or related field.
- Professional Engineering license recognized by the Kansas Board of Technical Professions.
- Must be physically able to conduct field inspections.
- Must be able to travel in-state and out of state including overnight.
- Employee must have a valid Class C (or higher) Kansas driver’s license or equivalent license from another state. Employee is responsible to maintain an acceptable driving record to safely drive state vehicle and be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel normally associated with this position.
Preferred Qualifications (Not Required):
- Education in engineering hydraulics, hydrology and soil mechanics is strongly preferred.
- Experience with GIS software and emergency response is strongly preferred.
- Good written and verbal communication skills are strongly preferred.
Recruiter Contact Information:
- Name: Alyssa Satterthwaite
- Email: Alyssa.Satterthwaite@ks.gov
- Phone: (785) 564-6713
- Fax: (785) 564-6777
- Mailing Address: 1320 Research Park Drive, Manhattan, KS 66502
Required Documents for this Application to be Complete:
- On the My Job Applications page, verify these documents are present and valid. Upload or delete and replace if needed.
- DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
- Inside your Job Application, upload the these documents:
- Resume (or choose existing resume if you have one)
- Cover Letter including your Professional Engineering License Number
Job Application Process
- Sign in to your existing account or Register for a new account.
- Review and complete your contact information on the My Contact Information page.
- Upload documents listed in the Required Documents section of this job posting to the appropriate location.
- Complete and Submit your application.
- Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
- Email – the email listed on the Careers>My Contact Information page.
- Notifications – view the Careers>My Job Notifications page.
See the helpful links below to assist in completing your application:
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 sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, 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
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Rm 401
Topeka, KS 66612
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.
