Location: Riley,KS, USA
Job Posting
Agency Information: Kansas Department of Agriculture
The Kansas Department of Agriculture is devoted to the total support of agriculture in Kansas. The department works for the entire Kansas agriculture sector including farmers, ranchers, food establishments and agribusinesses. The agency has a balanced approach to providing an environment that enhances and encourages economic growth of the agriculture industry and Kansas economy while promoting and advocating for the agriculture industry, the state's largest industry, employer, and economic contributor. KDA helps to ensure a safe food supply, protects natural resources, promotes public health and safety, protects animal health, and provides consumer protection to the best of our ability.
Kansas Department of Agriculture: 1320 Research Park Drive, Manhattan, KS 66502
About the Position:
* Who can apply: Anyone
* Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
* Full/Part-time: Full-Time
* Work Schedule: Days (8 am to 5 pm)
* Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
* Veteran Preference Eligible: Yes
* Disability Preference Eligible: Yes
Compensation:
* Annual Salary Range: $88,000 to $100,000 Per Year
* Hourly Pay Range: $42.31 to $48.08 Per Hour
* Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.
Employment Benefits:
* Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
* Sick & Vacation leave
* Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
* Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
* Fitness Centers in select locations
* Employee discounts with the STAR Program
* Retirement and deferred compensation programs
Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information
This position will remain posted until filled.
Location: KDA Headquarters. Manhattan, Kansas.
Position Summary & Responsibilities:
The division director will lead the Agricultural Advocacy, Marketing and Outreach Team at the Kansas Department of Agriculture. The director will provide day-to-day leadership for the division's domestic and international marketing activities and the division's agribusiness retention and recruitment activities.
Major Responsibilities
* Lead /Manage a multi-disciplined team in the strategic development, tracking and management of domestic and international marketing and trade.
* Coordinate the Division's overall marketing plan for agribusiness retention and recruitment.
* Develop and manage the annual and long-term budget.
* Collaborate with the executive leadership on strategic planning assignments.
* Develop relationships with industry partners and stakeholders.
* Support team strategies, goals, and objectives.
* Exhibit flexibility within best practices to ensure quality, accuracy, and effectiveness of work within the division.
* Promote cross-functional collaboration with other divisions and programs of the agency.
* Coordinate team professional development and growth with assistance of agency staff.
* Occasional day and overnight travel may be required.
Qualifications & Skills:
* Minimum Qualification: undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience.
* Preferred 3-5 years project management experience with supervisory skills.
* Demonstrated ability to develop and cultivate relationships and lead cross-functional teams with preferred experience in the agriculture industry.
* Strong multi-tasking, project management and prioritization skills.
* Excellent communication and collaboration ability with people at all levels.
Post-Offer/Pre-employment Requirements:
Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate required in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. Each applicant (even non-residents) who is selected for a State of Kansas job vacancy must apply for a Tax Clearance Certificate within 10 days from the date of the offer letter by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's (KDOR) website at www.kdor.ks.gov/apps/taxclearance/Default.aspx .
If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact KDOR at (785) ###-#### or by email at ...@ks.gov
Recruiter Contact Information:
* Name: Alyssa Satterthwaite
* Email: ...@ks.gov
* Phone: (785) ###-####
* Fax: (785) ###-####
* Mailing Address: 1320 Research Park Drive, Manhattan, KS 66502
Required Documents for this Application to be Complete:
* On the My Job Applications page, verify these documents are present and valid. Upload or delete and replace if needed.
* DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)
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* Resume (or choose existing resume if you have one)
* Cover Letter
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How to Claim Veterans Preference
Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a veteran ; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Veteran's Preference
How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference
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.
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)###-####, scanned and emailed to ...@ks.gov, 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
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.