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Position Description

An application and résumé must be submitted to be considered for this position. No interviews will be granted to applicants who have missing items.The Department of Commerce participates in the E-Verify program.

About the Position:

Who can apply: Open to all

Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday: 8:00a-5:00p

Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Office Location: Statewide

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Compensation:

$17.39-$20.13/hr.

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)

• Employee discounts with the STAR Program

• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

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Position Summary & Responsibilities:

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

• Assists with evaluating program performance of local area regional operations managers (ROMs) and case managers and provides training and staff development as needed. Reviews and manages reports to track adherence to RESEA policies and procedures. Provides technical assistance to ROMs and case managers on all program eligibility, federal and state laws and guidelines and federal and state RESEA operating policies and procedures. Meets with ROMs, USDOL representatives and KDOL representatives to discuss and offer solutions relating to the administration of RESEA programs in order to share appropriate information and best practices

• Conducts local/statewide program audits of RESEA cases on a quarterly basis. Conducts complete file/case management audits of RESEA files on a regular basis. Makes recommendations to manager to increase efficiency and ensure adherence to federal and state guidelines

• Coordinates and facilitates training of RESEA staff for quarterly meetings and annual conference. Monitors and tracks program requirements, participation and outcomes for statewide RESEA initiatives. Facilitates federal audit preparations by coordinating the planning, staging and file inventory of files that have been identified for audit

• Participates, develops and prepares procedural and instructional materials for new hires and partners. Participates in or assists the Reemployment Connections Manager to conduct yearly reviews of the Workforce Centers to ensure maximum reemployment services are provided to RESEA customers

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Six months’ experience in career counseling, job placement, recruitment, assessment and deployment of staff or similar related experience.

• Twenty-four (24) credit hours leading to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university will be considered in lieu of work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Six months of previous experience in the RESEA program or working knowledge of the program (preferred but not required)

Recruiter Contact Information:

Name: Angie Krahe
Email: angie.krahe@ks.gov
Phone: 785.291.3568
Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson; Suite 100, Topeka, KS 66612

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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.

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