Position Summary:

The Attorney supports the Workforce Services Division by assisting with legal research, policy analysis, and review of agency documents for compliance with state and federal law, including WIOA. Working under the guidance of the Chief Attorney, this role helps ensure agency programs and operations align with legal and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Consultation, Legal Research and Advise for the Workforce Services Division, AJLA, CIAC, KAC and other divisions, receives oral or written questions from other employees of the agency or receives oral or written assignments from the Chief Attorney.
• Identifies the legal and/or policy issues which are involved in the questions or assignments.
• Searches for primary and/or secondary legal authority to answer the legal and/or policy issues which must be answered.
• Reads, analyzes and evaluates agency letters and interoffice memos, policy statements, personnel and program manuals and proposed administrative regulations on Workforce Services issues for compliance with current law, legal authority, legal reasoning and legal implications.
• Provides legal counsel to Commerce Workforce Services Division administrative officials and field personnel to assure that Commerce and its subdivisions perform their respective duties in accordance with the law and also to aid in the compliance with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and other federal laws and regulations.
• Reads, analyzes and evaluates the legal and factual claims raised in letters, motions, discovery, memoranda, briefs, pleadings and appellate briefs delivered to the agency by opposing parties.
• Travels to, attends and actively participates in meetings, depositions, hearings and trials.
• Represents the agency at administrative hearings and tries cases on behalf of the agency in state and federal courts by presenting evidence, examining and cross-examining witnesses, stating and explaining objections, and arguing motions, objections and other legal issues.

Pay Range: $60,000.00 to $75,000.00 annually

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday

Benefit Eligible

Position Summary:

The Kansas Department of Commerce is seeking a dynamic Social Media Strategist to lead the agency’s digital communications presence. This position plays a crucial role in advancing the agency’s mission to attract new businesses, invest in quality-of-life initiatives, connect jobseekers to employment, bring new visitors to the state, and promote economic opportunity across Kansas.

The Social Media Strategist will develop and execute a comprehensive social media strategic plan, manage day-to-day channel operations, produce compelling content, and analyze performance data to continuously optimize the agency’s digital outreach. This position requires a creative communicator with a strong understanding of communication and social media strategies, as well as digital marketing best practices. 

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain a creative, comprehensive annual social media strategic plan aligned with the agency’s economic development goals, legislative priorities, and communications objectives.
• Conduct audience research to identify target demographics, including businesses, site selectors, investors, entrepreneurs, and workforce development partners
• Coordinate social media strategy with broader marketing campaigns, press initiatives, and legislative communications efforts.
• Maintain a rolling editorial calendar that aligns with economic announcements, business development milestones, legislative sessions, industry events, and agency programs.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs), benchmarks, and reporting cadences to measure the effectiveness of social media activities.
• Develop platform-specific strategies for LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, and emerging platforms appropriate to the agency’s audiences.
• Manage agency accounts and ensure brand consistency across all channels in accordance with state communications standards.

Pay Range: $45,000.00 to $55,818.00 annually

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday

Benefit Eligible

Position Summary:

The Outreach Worker provides outreach and case management services to connect farmworkers with employment, training, and supportive resources. This role identifies barriers to employment, educates individuals on their rights and responsibilities, and makes referrals to partner programs. Additional duties include building employer relationships, entering job orders in KANSASWORKS.com, matching job seekers with employers, assisting with employment-related complaints, conducting H-2A housing inspections, and supporting customers via KANSASWORKS.com Live Chat. 

This position is located at the Hays Workforce Center in Hays, Kansas. Frequent travel is required to conduct outreach services. 

Responsibilities:

• Conduct outreach and case management for farmworkers who are not being reached by the normal intake activities of the Workforce Center.
• Identify employment barriers/challenges and explain rights and responsibilities of farmeworkers.
• Assists customers with job searches, resume and cover letter preparation, completing applications for employment, holds mock interviews with customers, and educates customers on interviewing techniques.
• Screens customers to gather information then make referrals to appropriate partner services (e.g. National Farmworker Jobs Program, health care assistance, food assistance, education assistance, and job training).
• Identify services available through partner agencies and service-based organizations.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with employers.
• Develop and deliver presentations to agricultural employers and employer groups.
• Serves as Complaint System Representative for initial customer complaints related to employment laws and workforce violations.
• Conduct Housing Inspections for the H-2A Foreign Labor Certification Program.
• Serves as a Digital Assistant in Live Chat on KANSASWORKS.com.

Pay Range: $21.87 hourly

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

Benefit Eligible

Position Summary:

Are you passionate about creating opportunities that change lives? As the PROWD Program Manager, you’ll lead innovative workforce development programs that help individuals gain the skills and resources they need to succeed. In this dynamic leadership role, you’ll oversee grant-funded initiatives, guide a dedicated team, build strong partnerships with workforce and community organizations, and ensure programs meet federal and state requirements.

You’ll drive program success by developing strategic initiatives, managing projects and contracts, monitoring performance, and fostering continuous improvement. As the primary liaison with state and federal partners, you’ll play a key role in expanding workforce opportunities while ensuring accountability and measurable results. If you’re a collaborative leader with a passion for public service, program management, and making a meaningful impact across Kansas, we’d love to have you on our team.

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; coordinates and facilitates local service delivery activities with immediate staff members, One-Stop partners, other agency programs, governmental agencies, and institutions to facilitate the development of programs and training opportunities. 
• Provides training, technical assistance and consultative services to grant partners as requested and/or required. 
• Provides oversight and guidance to program staff. 
• Provides ongoing coaching to encourage continuous quality improvement. Responsible for approval of time and leave for program staff. 
• Conducts regular performance reviews as directed by the agency. 
• 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 Dept of Labor (USDOL), Federal Bureau of Prisons and any other state or federal department. 
• Coordinates assigned projects, contracts, and MOUs; oversees and monitors programs that are developed; provides support regarding program needs and operational issues; advises fund recipients of methods to improve programs and keeps them abreast of applicable state and federal laws and regulations. 

Pay Range: $60,000.00 to $69,000.00 annually

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

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 8:00am to 5:00pm

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.