Job Title
Energy Program Associate
Job ID
210188
Location
Shawnee County
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Agency
Corporation Commission

Job Posting

 

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Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

  • Job Posting closes:  Open Until Filled


Agency Information: 

 The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) currently has a vacancy for an unclassified Program/Research Analyst in the Energy Division. The KCC is a multi-faceted agency responsible for regulating public utilities including electric, natural gas, telecommunication, and water companies as well as motor carriers, oil and gas pipelines, and oil and gas production. The Commission’s headquarters is in Topeka with the central Conservation office in Wichita and four Conservation district offices located in Dodge City, Wichita, Chanute, and Hays.
 

About the Position
  • Who can apply: Anyone
  • Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
  • Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
  • Regular/Temporary: Regular
  • Work Schedule: M-F  8-5
  • Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
  • Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
  • Search Keywords: KCC, Topeka, Shawnee, Energy, Analyst

Compensation: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00

* 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…

 

Responsibilities 
  • Provide administrative support, to include: respond to inquiries and provide resources on the various division programs, serve as liaison to program participants, staff and contractors. 
  • Perform research, associated analysis and prepare reports, and recommendations, both independently and in coordination with other staff, on special projects or as needed, especially as it relates to federal requirements and mandates for the agency. 
  • Provide support and assistance to the Grant Specialist regarding the various energy grants.
  • Serves as a back-up to the Public Affairs call center staff as needed. 

Qualifications
  • Education:
    • Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree
  • Preferred Experience:
    • Audit or Legal Experience 
    • Prior Research/Analytical Experience 
    • Auditing or Grant Experience
  • Qualifications:
    • Written, verbal and collaborative communication skills
    • Must be detailed oriented
    • Ability to manage multiple projects, tight deadlines and effectively set priorities
    • Ability to work independently and be a self-starter
    • Ability to communicate and interact with the public on various issues and in various capacities
  • 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 email at kdor_specialprojects@ks.gov

Recruiter Contact Information
  • Name: Sandra Rak
  • Email: s.rak@kcc.ks.gov
  • Phone: 785-271-3136

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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
  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
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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 determine by the hiring manager.
 

 


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.