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 (8am to 5pm)
- Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
- Veteran Preference Eligible: Yes
Compensation:
- Annual Salary: $35,817.60 Per Year
- Hourly Pay: $17.22 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…
This position will remain posted until filled.
Location: KDA Headquarters in Manhattan, Kansas.
Position Summary & Responsibilities:
This position will be required to make travel arrangements for DWR staff upon request, including in-state and out-of-state travel, airline, hotel accommodations and related arrangements. Plan and maintain an adequate supply of office materials and supplies for KDA-DWR headquarters and field offices. Schedule service for maintaining DWR vehicles in good operating condition. Assist and provide guidance to agency staff with preparation of travel expense vouchers and expense reports. Collect electronic and paper documents from staff to insure proper submittal of vouchers, purchase orders, time and travel items, etc. Generate purchase requisitions to encumber the funds for travel expenses and supplies. Finalize travel vouchers upon completion of travel. Secure authorizations for pre-travel and post travel. Enters data into the Statewide Management, Accounting, and Reporting Tool (SMART).
This position will verify and enter data into the Water Right Information System (WRIS) database. Evaluate data entry documents for accuracy, consistency, completeness, and reasonableness. Scan and store documents into the agency’s document archival system (Docuware). Perform various clerical work under the general supervision of the KDA-DWR Chief Engineer and Program Managers. Work requires well developed communication skills, both oral and written.
This position will assist with directing telephone calls for proper routing to ensure that the agency is responsive to customer service requests. Courteously and professionally greet customers on the phone. The incumbent must develop and maintain a detailed understanding of agency programs and personnel to effectively refer the public to appropriate staff for timely assistance.
This position will prepare packets and other mailings for water right holders, the public and other interested parties. Help process Agency mail.
** 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:
- One year of experience in general office, clerical and administrative support work. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.
- Knowledge of computers and work processing included Microsoft Office Suite.
- Good written and verbal communications skills.
- Strong organization skills.
- 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):
- Microsoft Excel proficiency.
- Familiarity with the state SMART system.
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
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.
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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.
Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference
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.