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 Range: $35,000 to $42,000 per year
• Hourly Pay Range: $16.82 to $20.19 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, Riley County, KS

The Senior Administrative Assistant is a key role for the Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA). The position will provide key support for the leadership of KDA Office of the Secretary. Responsibilities include phone receptionist, front desk duties and customer service coordinator for the Office of the Secretary. The administrative assistant will include office duties including:

• Answering of phones, assisting walk-in clients and visitors.
• Coordinating the use of fleet vehicles for KDA
• Preparing documents and reports using office technology
• Scheduling meetings and organizing information

The position’s main focus will be to support KDA and the Deputy Secretary. Duties may be from general to more advanced responsibility. Maintain a professional appearance and work with external stakeholders in scheduling the use of meeting rooms. The Senior Administrative Assistant should be able to assume the other office support staff’s temporary/occasional roles and duties as needed.

Qualifications:

• Preferred previous experience in general office, clerical, and administrative support work. Education may be substituted for experience as determined by the agency.
• Excellent organizational skills with knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and general computer knowledge is required.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others, develop, and maintain positive working relationships, but also work independently as necessary.
• Must be a self-starter and work well in a team setting.
• Good written and verbal communications skills required.
• Valid driver’s license.

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

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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.
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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.