Position Summary:

The Regional Director represents the Kansas Department of Commerce in the Kansas City Metro area, focusing on business retention, expansion, and community development. This role involves advising businesses and local partners on state and federal programs, financing options, and development resources. The Director collaborates with community and business leaders to drive growth, connect projects with resources, and enhance regional economic vitality while representing the agency at key events and maintaining strong partnerships with public and private stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains current knowledge of the state’s diverse and complex business and community development programs, as well as state and federal financing options, to effectively communicate program opportunities, benefits, and application processes to businesses and community partners.
• Communicates with entrepreneurs, company executives and community leaders to help expand and retain business in Kansas. 
• Plans, develops and implements programs to guide the efforts of communities and local development officials for the purpose of retaining existing businesses, increasing national markets for local businesses, and revitalizing communities across Kansas.
• Represents the agency by attending a wide variety of economic development-related meetings, such as industry stakeholder meetings, rural development conferences, and annual banquets. 
• Serves as liaison for the agency, maintaining goodwill between the agency, business leaders, local government leaders, and economic development executives throughout the state. 

Pay Range: $70,000-$80,000 annually

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

Benefit Eligible

Position Summary:

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:

• Atchison
• Brown
• Doniphan
• Franklin
• Jackson
• Jefferson
• Leavenworth
• Miami
• Nemaha
• Osage

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

Position Summary:

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
• 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: $68,000.00 to $74,000.00 annually

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

Benefit Eligible

Position Summary:

The Creative Director leads the development and implementation of all creative assets for the agency, including advertising, publications, videos, graphics, presentations, and newsletters. This position contributes to the annual marketing plan and oversees website strategy, development, user experience, updates, and listings while serving as the primary liaison with website vendors and partners. The Creative Director collaborates with Commerce staff and other state agencies to produce cohesive, effective marketing projects and support the creation of online applications and forms. Additionally, this role manages agency photo and video shoots and provides creative support to other state agencies as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for development and implementation of creative assists for agency including advertising, publications, video and graphic development, presentations, newsletters etc. 
• Assists with the development of annual marketing plan for the agency.
• Directs website development, user experience design, updates, listings, etc. Assures function and results. 
• Point of contact with website vendors and website partners. 
• Works with all commerce and other state agency staff to collaborate on cohesive and effective marketing projects and the development of online applications and forms. 
• Oversee photo and video shoots for the agency and assists other state agencies as needed.

Pay Range: $54,000.00 to $66,000.00 annually

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

Benefit Eligible

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for auditing and approving all agency receivables and payables to ensure compliance with state regulations, contracts, and payment terms. The role prepares weekly reports for fiscal review, assists the Procurement Officer with requisitions and purchase orders, and manages encumbrance entries in SMART to ensure fiscal obligations are met. The position also coordinates data collection for special reports, including fiscal year-end and annual encumbrance reviews, and continuously develops knowledge of federal and state fiscal policies to ensure compliance in all agency financial transactions.

Responsibilities:

• Audits and approves all agency receivables and payables daily.
• Ensures compliance with state regulations, contracts and payment terms
• Prepares weekly agency pending inter-fund and P-card transaction report for Fiscal unit review
• Assists the Procurement Officer with entering required requisitions and purchase orders for contract, lease, and grant encumbrances.
• Works with other fiscal and agency staff to determine fiscal year-end obligations and enters necessary encumbrance documents in SMART to ensure fiscal commitments are covered.
• Coordinates the gathering of data for the preparation of special reports or activities such as fiscal year end closing, annual encumbrance review.

Pay Range: $28.00 to $30.00 hourly

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

Benefit Eligible

Position Summary:

The PROWD Employment Services Specialist will provide intensive case management and follow-up services to individuals under the custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons who are residing in contracted Residential Reentry Centers (RRCs), on home confinement, or recently released into the community. Form Integrated Resource Teams (IRTs) in collaboration with RRC Case Managers, Employment Specialists, and other support partners. Connect participants with individualized services and community resources to address barriers to employment and stability. Coordinate workforce services with RRC staff to avoid duplication and utilize local labor market information to identify high-demand, high-wage opportunities for participants.

Responsibilities:

• Provide intensive case management and follow-up services to program participants who are under the custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons and reside in one of the three contracted Residential Reentry Centers (RRCs) in the State or on home confinement, and those released from the custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons residing in the community.
• Form Integrated Resource Teams (IRTs) for each participant, a collaboration between the RRC Case Managers and Employment Specialists contracted by the Bureau of Prisons and other individuals involved in the participants’ plan.
• Connect participants with individualized services and community resources to overcome work and life issues that interfere with holding and keeping jobs.
• Provide workforce services to program participants in coordination with RRC staff, to reduce duplication of services. Provide access to and oversight of online Workplace Readiness curriculum. Understand and access available Commerce programs such as Registered Apprenticeship, Commerce Employment Network and Ticket to Work Program, Older Kansans Employment Program and KTRAIN.
• Understand and utilize local labor market information to identify high demand high wage occupations.

Pay Range: $48,000.00 to $58,000.00 annually

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

Benefit Eligible

Position Summary:

Join our dynamic team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of veterans facing significant employment challenges! We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Case Manager to provide top-notch support and assistance to veterans in their journey toward successful employment. This is your opportunity to play a crucial role in helping veterans overcome obstacles and achieve their career goals. 

This position specializes in customer’s professional growth by implementing and monitoring a targeted employment plan. In addition, this position assists customers with available resources and/or programs specific to their needs. If you are passionate about making a difference, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are committed to helping veterans achieve their career goals, we want to hear from you. 

Daily environment includes continuous contact with the public and requires a valid driver’s license or ability to travel as needed to conduct outreach and case management with veterans. Overnight travel will be required.

Join us on this fulfilling journey and be a part of an exceptional team dedicated to changing lives for the better. As a Veteran who has transitioned from military service, you have the unique experience of the transitional process and can empower other veterans with the tools they may need to succeed in the newest chapters of their lives. Apply now to be a vital part of our mission and help veterans rediscover their potential for success. Together, we can build a brighter future for those who have served our country.

Responsibilities:

• Empower Veterans: Deliver comprehensive case management to veterans with multiple, significant barriers to employment with the goal of helping veterans build better futures.
• Documentation Excellence: Maintain comprehensive and meticulous documentation including detailed customer notes, service history and Veterans Individual Employment Plans in the KANSASWORKS.com customer management system. Your attention to detail ensures a seamless and organized support system.
• Outreach and Advocacy: Be a driving force in our mission by conducting outreach to identify veterans who can benefit from individualized career services. Conduct outreach to locate veterans who could benefit from intensive services and spread awareness of these services to potential customers at locations including homeless shelters, food pantries, and other areas where disenfranchised veterans may be located.
• Connecting Veterans: Make a real difference by connecting veterans to community resources for services such as job placement, debt counseling, legal aid, housing, medical treatment, or financial assistance. Your efforts will help veterans access the support they need to thrive.
• Collaboration and Guidance: Collaborate with workforce and veteran service partners in an integrated service-delivery model to assist veterans with career guidance including résumés, interviewing skills, labor market information and job retention skills.
• Ongoing Support: Maintain close and supportive contact with customers throughout job readiness preparation, upon job placement, and beyond to ensure placement adequacy. Your dedication will be instrumental in assisting veterans with any issues that may arise.
• Community Engagement: Represent our organization at job fairs and other community events, further establishing our presence and expanding our reach within the community.
• Versatility: Depending on the Workforce Centers needs, you may also have the opportunity to engage with and assist local employers, broadening your experience and impact. 

Pay Range: $18.26 hourly

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

Benefit Eligible

Position Summary:

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
• Maintains a presence at the Workforce services booth at a local job or resource fair.
• Solicits new employers to utilize Workforce services and programs.
• Performs intake process with new employers to create account and determine the employer’s needs

Pay Range: $18.70 hourly

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

Benefit Eligible

Position Summary:

Join our dynamic team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of veterans facing significant employment challenges! We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Case Manager to provide top-notch support and assistance to veterans in their journey toward successful employment. This is your opportunity to play a crucial role in helping veterans overcome obstacles and achieve their career goals. 

This position specializes in customer’s professional growth by implementing and monitoring a targeted employment plan. In addition, this position assists customers with available resources and/or programs specific to their needs. If you are passionate about making a difference, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are committed to helping veterans achieve their career goals, we want to hear from you. 

Daily environment includes continuous contact with the public and requires a valid driver’s license or ability to travel as needed to conduct outreach and case management with veterans. Overnight travel will be required.

Join us on this fulfilling journey and be a part of an exceptional team dedicated to changing lives for the better. As a Veteran who has transitioned from military service, you have the unique experience of the transitional process and can empower other veterans with the tools they may need to succeed in the newest chapters of their lives. Apply now to be a vital part of our mission and help veterans rediscover their potential for success. Together, we can build a brighter future for those who have served our country.

Responsibilities:

• Empower Veterans: Deliver comprehensive case management to veterans with multiple, significant barriers to employment with the goal of helping veterans build better futures.
• Documentation Excellence: Maintain comprehensive and meticulous documentation including detailed customer notes, service history and Veterans Individual Employment Plans in the KANSASWORKS.com customer management system. Your attention to detail ensures a seamless and organized support system.
• Outreach and Advocacy: Be a driving force in our mission by conducting outreach to identify veterans who can benefit from individualized career services. Conduct outreach to locate veterans who could benefit from intensive services and spread awareness of these services to potential customers at locations including homeless shelters, food pantries, and other areas where disenfranchised veterans may be located.
• Connecting Veterans: Make a real difference by connecting veterans to community resources for services such as job placement, debt counseling, legal aid, housing, medical treatment, or financial assistance. Your efforts will help veterans access the support they need to thrive.
• Collaboration and Guidance: Collaborate with workforce and veteran service partners in an integrated service-delivery model to assist veterans with career guidance including résumés, interviewing skills, labor market information and job retention skills.
• Ongoing Support: Maintain close and supportive contact with customers throughout job readiness preparation, upon job placement, and beyond to ensure placement adequacy. Your dedication will be instrumental in assisting veterans with any issues that may arise.
• Community Engagement: Represent our organization at job fairs and other community events, further establishing our presence and expanding our reach within the community.
• Versatility: Depending on the Workforce Centers needs, you may also have the opportunity to engage with and assist local employers, broadening your experience and impact. 

Pay Range: $18.70 hourly

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

Benefit Eligible

Position Summary:

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:

• Assist job seekers in their search for employment by providing an orientation of the Workforce Center services, résumé assistance, KANSASWORKS registration and job search assistance.
• Staff job fairs and refer job candidates to employment opportunities and support services as appropriate.
• Work with businesses requiring employment assistance in Wichita and its surrounding areas.

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

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

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.

Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference

PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person’s eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to [email protected], or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Rm 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 MUST apply at https://jobs.sok.ks.gov and submit the required documentation.