ポジションの概要

The Regional Director leads efforts to strengthen communities and local economies across Kansas by developing and implementing programs that support business retention, market growth, and community revitalization. This role serves as a key representative of the agency, building relationships and promoting initiatives at economic development meetings, events, and partnerships statewide.

This position serves the following counties in Kansas:

• アチソン
• ブラウン
• ドニファン
• フランクリン
• ジャクソン
• ジェファーソン
• レブンワース
• マイアミ
• ネマハ
• オセージ

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: $68,000.00 to $74,000.00 annually

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

Benefit Eligible

ポジションの概要

The attorney provides legal counsel and support to agency leadership, divisions, and staff by identifying and analyzing legal and policy issues, conducting legal research, and preparing clear, well-reasoned memoranda and briefs. Reviews agency correspondence, policies, manuals, and proposed regulations for compliance with state and federal law, including WIOA and related regulations. Advises on legal risks, options, and outcomes to ensure agency operations comply with applicable laws. Evaluates legal and factual claims in administrative and judicial matters, represents the agency in hearings and proceedings, and participates in meetings, depositions, and trials as required.

Responsibilities:

• Receives oral or written questions from other divisions working groups and employees of the agency or receives oral or written assignments from the Chief Counsel.
• 問題や課題に関連する法的および/または政策的な問題を特定する。
• Exercises sound legal reasoning to organize, analyze and summarize legal research. Prepares and clearly communicates memoranda or briefs which identify the legal and/or policy issues involved, the legal authorities pertinent to the legal and/or policy issues involved and where appropriate, the possible courses of action that might be taken and the possible results from each possible course of action.
• Reads, analyzes and evaluates agency letters and interoffice memos, policy statements, personnel and program manuals and proposed administrative regulations for compliance with current law, legal authority, legal reasoning and legal implications.
• Provides legal counsel to various Divisions, Staff, agency administrative officials and field personnel to assure that Commerce and its operating units perform their respective duties in accordance with the law and also to aid in compliance with state laws, federal laws, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and other pertinent federal laws and regulations.
• 現行の連邦法および州法に準拠した機関書簡、事務連絡メモ、方針声明、人事・プログラムマニュアル、行政規則を調査し、草案を作成する。
• 相手方当事者から当庁に送達された書簡、申立書、証拠開示、覚書、準備書面、答弁書、KJRA審理控訴準備書面において提起された法的および事実的主張を読み、分析し、評価する。
• Researches and drafts letters, motions, discovery, memoranda, briefs, pleadings and appellate briefs.
• 会議、宣誓証言、公聴会、裁判に出張し、出席し、積極的に参加する。

Pay Range: $95,000.00 to $99,040.00 annually

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

Benefit Eligible

ポジションの概要

The Director of the Small Business Office provides strategic leadership to advance small business growth, entrepreneurship, and ecosystem development across Kansas. This role oversees the development and execution of programs aligned with the Kansas Department of Commerce’s economic development strategy; builds and maintains strong partnerships with public and private stakeholders; and represents the state at regional and national forums. The Director manages staff, budgets, and funding initiatives while evaluating program performance to ensure measurable impact and long-term support for startups, scale-ups, and business resilience.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement policies and initiatives that support small business growth, entrepreneurship, and ecosystem development in Kansas. 
• Ensure alignment of Small Business Office initiatives with the Kansas Department of Commerce’s broader economic development strategy
• Establish and maintain partnerships with Entrepreneurial Support Organizations (ESOs), business development entities, economic development agencies, and private sector stakeholders. 
• Represent Small Business Office at state, regional, and national forums to advocate for Kansas small businesses and share best practices
• Provide direct leadership to the Deputy Directors, the Business Development Project Manager, and additional personnel. 
• Oversee the development, management, and execution of Small Business Office programs, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and meet strategic objectives.
• Oversee Small Business Office operational budget, ensuring responsible allocation of resources to maximize program impact.
• Identify and secure funding sources, including state, federal, and private-sector grants, sponsorships, and partnerships.

Pay Range: $75,000.00 to $85,000.00 annually

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

Benefit Eligible

ポジションの概要

This position involves technical work, interviewing clients to gather information necessary to determine potential eligibility for training programs, job referrals, and other workforce services. The Reemployment Navigator performs a variety of office duties that require knowledge of established procedures, basic math, and accurate record-keeping. 

The role requires effective communication skills, the ability to follow written and oral instructions, and strict adherence to state and federal employment laws and regulations. Strong organizational skills and the ability to work collaboratively with others are essential.

This position is located at the Wichita Workforce Center.

Responsibilities:

• カンザス労働省（KDOL）のWorker Profiling and Reemployment Services (WPRS)システムにより「失業する可能性が高い」と認定された受給者に、早期介入再就職サービスを提供する。失業保険（UI）給付。
• 様々な情報源から得た情報をKANSASWORKS.comに取り込む。
• 適切で有意義な雇用に向けた受益者の進捗状況について、UIおよびその他のパートナーと定期的に連絡を取る。

Pay Range: $17.79 hourly
カンザス州登録見習いプログラムは、職員が特定の技能や能力を身につけることで、労働力システムの中で複数の役割を果たすことができるようにする体系的な研修プログラムである。

Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday 7:00 am to 5:00 pm and Friday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm

Benefit Eligible

ポジションの概要

The Veterans Workforce Services Specialist provides case management to assist veterans and other eligible job seekers in achieving employment goals. Delivers targeted services to Unemployment Insurance claimants at risk of exhausting benefits. Conducts outreach to identify and engage eligible veterans, maintains a presence at workforce events, and serves as a liaison with employers to promote and expand the use of Workforce Center services and programs.

Responsibilities:

• Provides overview of Workforce services to customers
• Performs detailed intake and comprehensive assessment interviews to determine job seeker’s education, interests, work history, barriers to employment, economic and family status, and career goals
• Assists customers with job searches, resume and cover letter preparation, completing applications for employment, holds mock interviews with customers, and educates customer on interviewing techniques
• Provides customers information about program services, job requirements, occupational opportunities, and training programs and makes referrals to appropriate partner services
• Maintains electronic case file in KANSASWORKS.com for each participant in accordance with federal and state policies, procedures, regulations and guidelines
• Provides case management services for Unemployment Insurance claimants identified as likely to exhaust benefits
• Conducts outreach activities, for the purpose of locating, identifying and seeking referrals of eligible veterans
• 地元の就職フェアまたは情報フェアのワークフォース・サービス・ブースで存在感を維持する。
• ワークフォースのサービスやプログラムを利用するよう、新規雇用主を勧誘する。
• アカウントを作成し、雇用主のニーズを判断するために、新規雇用主とのインテーク・プロセスを行う。

Pay Range: $18.70 hourly

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Benefit Eligible

ポジションの概要

This is technical work interviewing clients to obtain information needed to determine potential eligibility for training programs, job referrals and other program services.  The position is located at the Wichita Workforce Center. There is occasional local travel involved and may be overnight.

Responsibilities:

• ワークフォースセンターのサービスに関するオリエンテーション、履歴書作成支援などを通じて、求職者の就職活動を支援する、 カンザスWORKSの登録と求職支援。
• 就職説明会のスタッフを務め、求職者に適切な雇用機会や支援サービスを紹介する。
• ウィチタとその周辺地域で雇用支援を必要とする企業と協力する。

Pay Range: $17.79 hourly and $18.70 (bilingual)

Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday 8am to 6pm and Friday 8am to 12pm

Benefit Eligible

ポジションの概要

This is technical work interviewing clients to obtain information needed to determine potential eligibility for training programs, job referrals and other program services.  The position is located at the Wichita Workforce Center. There is occasional local travel involved and may be overnight.

Responsibilities:

• ワークフォースセンターのサービスに関するオリエンテーション、履歴書作成支援などを通じて、求職者の就職活動を支援する、 カンザスWORKSの登録と求職支援。
• 就職説明会のスタッフを務め、求職者に適切な雇用機会や支援サービスを紹介する。
• ウィチタとその周辺地域で雇用支援を必要とする企業と協力する。

Pay Range: Pay starts at $17.79/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.

カンザス州登録見習いプログラムは、職員が特定の技能や能力を身につけることで、労働力システムの中で複数の役割を果たすことができるようにする体系的な研修プログラムである。

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 MUST apply at https://jobs.sok.ks.gov and submit the required documentation.

障害者雇用優遇の申請について詳しく知る

ご注意: The documentation verifying a person’s eligibility for use of this preference should ない は、他の応募書類と一緒に採用機関に送付するのではなく、OPS に直接送付すること。これらの書類は、ファックス（(785)296-7712）か、スキャンしてEメールで下記までお送りください。 [email protected]または、下記宛に郵送／直接持参のこと：

ATTN：障害者雇用優先コーディネーター
人事部
ランドン州庁舎
900SWジャクソン、401号室
トピカ, 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 MUST apply at https://jobs.sok.ks.gov and submit the required documentation.