Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

• Job Posting closes: May 24, 2023

Kansas Department of Transportation

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Kansas Department of Transportation

About the Position:

• Who can apply: Anyone
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full/Part-time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans’ Preference Eligible: Yes
• Search Keywords: Topeka, Bureau of Road Design, Eisenhower State Office Building

Compensation:

• Annual Salary Range: $56,118.40 - $64,937.60

• Hourly Pay Range: $26.98 - $31.22

Employment Benefits:

• Educational Assistance Program
• On-the-job training programs
• Paid Vacation Leave & Paid Sick Leave & Paid State Holidays
• Group health, dental, vision.
• Family Oriented Work Environment
• Basic Life Insurance provided by the State/Optional Group Life Insurance at a reasonable cost.
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

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Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

This Coordinating Manager (PSE II) position is located in Topeka, at the Eisenhower State Office Building, and is within the Bureau of Road Design. The person in this position supervises and manages the Coordinating Section of the Bureau of Road Design. The Coordinating Section includes the Rail/Highway Coordination Unit and the Utility Relocation Unit.

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

• Administers the Coordinating Section of the Bureau of Road Design.
• Interacts with the Federal Highway Administration, Kansas Corporation Commission, railroad companies, utility companies, consulting engineering firms, and local governmental units.
• Responsible for the Railroad Crossing Policy and Utility Relocation Policy.
• Developing and executing agreements/contracts for utility relocation and scheduling of utility adjustments on the state highway system to verify that construction contracts are not delayed. Including plan review agreements, and fiscal consideration.
• Manages the rail/highway crossing safety programs to verify that the maximum amount of federal funds is utilized each year.
• Representing the agency to the national rail committees to see that the most current and appropriate technology is utilized on Kansas railroad crossings.

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Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years of experience in planning, organizing, and directing the work of a department, program or agency. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.
• Valid Driver’s License at time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an engineering degree.
• Continuing education in the form of seminars, advance course work, and an advanced degree(s) is highly desirable.
• Six years of experience in coordination of utility relocation or railroad coordination on infrastructure projects.
• High level of knowledge of either the KDOT Utility Accommodation Policy or managing railroad crossing improvement projects.
• Experience with contracts and agreements.

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 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: Chelsea Smith
• Email: kdothqjobs@ks.gov
• Phone: (785) 296-7242

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• Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
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• 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.
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Optional Documents for this Application to be Complete

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

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• Resume (or choose existing if you have one)
• Cover Letter

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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.

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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.