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 (8 am to 5 pm)
- Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
- Veteran Preference Eligible: Yes
Compensation:
- Annual Salary Range: $78,000 – 80,000 Per Year
- Hourly Pay Range: $37.50 – $38.46 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…
Position Summary & Responsibilities:
This position will remain posted until filled.
Location: KDA Headquarters in Manhattan, Kansas.
This position serves as administrator of the Weights and Measures program and is responsible for administering the Kansas weights and measures statutes
Administration. This position is responsible for developing program budget goals and objectives to ensure statutorily assigned duties are completed in an effective manner. The position is responsible for preparing the Weights and Measures program budget for submission for review and inclusion in the KDA budget, and for proper monitoring and oversight of program expenditures. The position is also responsible evaluate current statutes and regulations as needed, and work in cooperation with supervisor, Secretary, KDA fiscal and legal teams to draft revisions to those statutes and regulations to be included in agency legislative proposals.
Enforcement. This position must ensure all statutes, rules, and regulations assigned to the Weights and Measures program are consistently applied. The position is responsible for making sure inspections, testing and certifications are properly conducted by program staff and for ensuring that proper enforcement actions are taken when violations of assigned laws have been identified. Work is performed in concert with the Office of the Secretary of Agriculture and agency legal staff. The incumbent is also responsible for the development and implementation of applicable regulations for assigned statutes.
Supervision. This position is responsible for direct guidance, coordination, and supervision of program staff and their activities. The incumbent directly supervises the PMEP (fuel) supervisor, MEPP (scales) supervisor, and administrative assistant positions, including annual performance reviews. The position is also responsible for identifying training needs for program technical and clerical staff and assisting those staff in maintaining necessary certifications and enhancing skill levels. This position also ensures that the program maintains National Type Evaluation Program (NTEP) status with the National Conference on Weights and Measures.
Agency Representation. This position represents the Kansas Department of Agriculture as necessary in professional associations including the National Conference on Weights and Measures and Central Weights and Measures Association. The incumbent works in cooperation with the National Institute of Standards and Technology to maintain consistency of the Kansas weights and measures program with national standards.
Other Duties. This position may be called upon to perform other tasks as deemed necessary by the Office of the Secretary of Agriculture. The position also serves to advise and assist the Secretary in development of agency and program policies on issues.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field.
- Five to ten years’ experience managing and supervising multiple employees.
- Five to ten years’ experience in long-term project management.
- Experience managing large, complex budgets; analyzing program trends; and anticipating long-term program adjustments.
- Highly proficient in written and oral communication.
- Experience in creating and giving presentations.
- 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):
- Experience working with state and/or federal government agencies.
- Some knowledge of weights & measures testing and standards.
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
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- 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.
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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.