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, 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

Position Summary:

The Senior International Business Representative is responsible for developing, organizing, and executing marketing strategies to attract international investment, with a primary focus on regions such as Western Europe, Asia, and Canada, and a secondary emphasis on markets like Australia and South America. This position is responsible for overseas contract staff working on international investment recruitment projects and plays a direct role in investment missions, engaging with potential investors. The Senior International Business Representative also manages a portfolio of prospective clients and ensures the prospect-tracking database is maintained and up to date.

Additionally, the role involves managing high-level trade and investment missions, including Governor-led, Secretary of Commerce, and Team Kansas missions, as well as staff-only missions. A key aspect of the position is fostering strong relationships with community groups to effectively communicate the agency’s mission and objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Works to develop, organize and implement marketing policies and strategies designed to attract new international investment from the primary market areas of Western Europe, Asia, and Canada and second regions such as Australia and South America.
• Supervises overseas contract staff working on international investment recruitment projects and participates in investment missions where direct contact is made with prospective investors
• Leads investment recruitment by servicing a portfolio of potential investment clients and managing a prospect-tracking database.
• Evaluates investment recruitment programs and performance in relation to the goals and objectives of the division and the agency.
• Manage trade and investment missions (including Governor-led, Secretary of Commerce, and Team Kansas missions, as well as staff-only missions)
• Directs and coordinates all aspects of mission activity including identification of corporate contacts, solicitation of mission participants, definition of scope and scale of mission itinerary, coordination with contract vendors, and coordination with agency marketing staff on public relations issues and development of foreign language-based promotional materials. 
• Develops and identifies opportunities to maintain frequent contact with community groups to communicate the agency’s mission to interested parties. 

Pay Range: $94,000.00 annually

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

Benefit Eligible

Position Summary:

The Justice-Involved Programs Administrator implements grant requirements, prepares reports, and develops programs to support justice-involved job seekers. They provide training and technical assistance, ensure program compliance, and collaborate with partners to improve access to education, employment, and reentry support.

Responsibilities:

• Implements grant requirements as appropriate; collaborates with appropriate staff to prepare grant reports; writes grant updates in response to requirements.
• Designs and develops programs in response to program or grant requirements
• Provides technical assistance and training to agency staff, partner organizations and community groups on best practices in supporting justice-involved job seekers to enter sustainable living wage work in high demand high wage occupations, including training centered around engagement with employers and education/training providers.
• Develops training to meet identified gaps in service delivery to justice-involved job seekers in workforce programs and the workforce system.
• Assures all assigned programs are compliant, operational, and meet objectives.
• Assures workforce accountability reporting for selected activities serving as a liaison between the department, KANSASWORKS State Board, US Department of Justice, US Department of Labor, Kansas Department of Corrections, and any other state or federal department
• Satisfactorily completes all training required by federal, state, and local partners.
• Engages with groups and organizations and serves on committees concerned with increasing access to education and employment opportunities and supports for justice-involved individuals reentering the workforce

Pay Range: $56,000.00 to 66,000.00 annually

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

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

Benefit Eligible

Position Summary:

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 
• Serves as lead account executive for KANSASWORKS by managing concept development through project completion of ad creation, grant management, special event planning, and direct and electronic outreach.
• 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

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 am to 5:00 pm

Benefit Eligible

Position Summary:

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

If you are looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity today!

The position is located at the Hays Workforce Center. 

Responsibilities:

• Assisting job seekers with job search strategies, resume writing, interview preparation, and other career-related needs.
• Working with employers to identify job openings, screen candidates, and provide referrals for qualified applicants.
• Developing and implementing workforce development programs and services to meet the needs of our community.
• Conducting outreach to community organizations, educational institutions, and other stakeholders to build partnerships and promote our services.

Pay Range: $17.39 hourly

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.

The Kansas Registered Apprentice Program is a structured training program where staff gain specific skills and competencies enabling them to fill multiple roles within the workforce system.

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 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 Johnson County Workforce Center in Lenexa, KS.  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.com 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 Lenexa and its surrounding areas.
• Conduct housing inspections for the H-2A program. 

Pay Range: $17.39 hourly

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.

The Kansas Registered Apprentice Program is a structured training program where staff gain specific skills and competencies enabling them to fill multiple roles within the workforce system.

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.

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.