Resumen del puesto:

The Regional Director position will develop and implement programs to support community and local development efforts focused on business retention, market growth, and community revitalization across Kansas. Represents the agency at various economic development meetings and events. 

This position serves the following counties in Kansas: Clay, Cloud, Dickinson, Ellsworth, Geary, Jewell, Lincoln, Marshall, Mitchell, Morris, Osborne, Ottawa, Pottawatomie, Republic, Riley, Russell, Saline, Smith, Wabaunsee, and Washington.

Responsibilities:

Maintains up-to-date knowledge of the state’s diverse and often complex business and community development programs, including state and federal financing options.

Explains program benefits and application processes to clients in a clear and effective manner.

Assists clients in identifying and utilizing local, state, federal, private, or public resources to advance their projects.

Advocates for stakeholders and promotes collaboration to support community and business development initiatives.

Communicates with entrepreneurs, company executives, and community leaders to support business retention and expansion efforts in Kansas.

Provides technical expertise and strategic guidance to in-state business prospects.

Pay Range: $58,240.00 to $62,400.00 annually

Work Schedule: Mon. – Fri. 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Benefit Eligible

Resumen del puesto:

This position is responsible for the planning and implementation of the Jobs for Veterans State Grant (JVSG) program, including oversight and monitoring of JVSG staff and services to ensure compliance with federal regulations and performance goals. Provides training and advising to staff to enhance program effectiveness and veteran outcomes. Leads marketing and outreach efforts to promote veteran services and acts as a liaison. The Program Manager will also supervise program personnel to ensure quality service delivery and operational efficiency.

**Statewide requires the candidate to be a resident of Kansas. An office location will be established near your residence**

Responsibilities:

• Manages the entire process to develop and submit the state application for various grant proposals.
• Interprets complex federal legislation, rules, and regulations to formulate prescribed standards, practices and procedures governing the administration of veterans’ employment programs and writes state policies and procedures to ensure that program delivery meets federal requirements. 
• Ensures compliance with all applicable federal law to maintain a veteran’s employment and training system 
• Actúa como ejecutivo de cuentas principal para NEGOCIOSTRABAJA gestionando el desarrollo del concepto hasta la finalización del proyecto de creación de anuncios, gestión de subvenciones, planificación de eventos especiales y difusión directa y electrónica.
• Analyzes all available data to ensure that deployment of resources (funding and staff) efficiently addresses current labor market trends and business needs. Performs other duties as assigned/allowable within the JVSG grant. 
• Coordinates attendance at the federally mandated training as the National Veterans Training Institute (NVTI) for DVOP/LVER staff and other appropriate individuals.
• Utilizing the services of the agency’s Marketing Unit, develops marketing techniques and strategies to promote veterans’ employment through the Workforce Centers.
• Fully manages process to develop and coordinate annual veterans’ job fairs by partnering with Local Workforce Investment Boards, Commerce staff and employers.
• Shares in the supervisory duties for all Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staff and Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) program staff with local supervisor and/or functional supervisor

Pay Range: $25.00 to $32.00 hourly

*Salary can vary depending upon education, experience or qualifications.

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Benefit Eligible

Resumen del puesto:

To be successful in this role, you should have a strong understanding of workforce development programs and services, excellent communication and customer service skills, and a passion for helping people achieve their career goals

Si busca una carrera gratificante en la que pueda marcar la diferencia en la vida de los demás, le animamos a que presente hoy mismo su candidatura para esta apasionante oportunidad.

The position is located at the Hays Workforce Center. 

Responsibilities:

• Ayudar a los solicitantes de empleo con estrategias de búsqueda de empleo, redacción de currículos, preparación de entrevistas y otras necesidades relacionadas con la carrera profesional.
• Trabajar con las empresas para identificar ofertas de empleo, seleccionar candidatos y remitir a candidatos cualificados.
• Desarrollar y aplicar programas y servicios de desarrollo de la mano de obra para satisfacer las necesidades de nuestra comunidad.
• Llevar a cabo actividades de divulgación entre organizaciones comunitarias, instituciones educativas y otras partes interesadas para crear asociaciones y promover nuestros servicios.

Pay Range: $17.39 por hora

Pay starts at $17.39/hr., then staff enter the Kansas Registered Apprentice Program the beginning of the year after hire where pay increases at the end of the first year, and again at the end of the second year.

El Programa de Aprendices Registrados de Kansas es un programa de formación estructurado en el que el personal adquiere habilidades y competencias específicas que le permiten desempeñar múltiples funciones dentro del sistema de mano de obra.

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Benefit Eligible

Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager. You DEBE apply at https://jobs.sok.ks.gov and submit the required documentation.

Más información sobre la solicitud de preferencia de contratación por discapacidad

TENGA EN CUENTA: The documentation verifying a person’s eligibility for use of this preference should no Estos documentos no deben enviarse junto con otros materiales de solicitud a la agencia de contratación, sino que deben enviarse directamente a OPS. Estos documentos deben ser enviados por fax al (785)296-7712, escaneados y enviados por correo electrónico a [email protected]o puede enviarse por correo o entregarse en persona en:

ATTN: Coordinador de Preferencia de Contratación por Discapacidad
Oficina de Servicios de Personal
Edificio Landon State Office
900 SW Jackson, sala 401
Topeka, KS 66612

If you are claiming Veterans’ Preference for the first time please mail a copy of your DD214 – copy of discharge or documentation in form of a letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to verify service-connected disability, copy of a marriage license to verify relationship as a spouse to a service member, a letter or notice from the Federal Government showing that their spouse died while serving in the armed forces, or other relevant documentation that would help qualify an individual for Veterans’ Preference in accordance with the eligibility criteria set forth in K.S.A. 73-201. Please mail discharge or documentation to the Kansas Department of Administration, Office of Personnel Services, 900 S.W. Jackson, Rm 401-N, Topeka, Kansas 66612 or Fax to (785) 296-2598. You DEBE apply at https://jobs.sok.ks.gov and submit the required documentation.