Location: Hamilton,KS, USA
Job Posting
Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:
* Job Posting closes: December 19, 2024
Kansas Department of Transportation
KDOT's mission is to provide a safe, reliable, innovative statewide transportation system that works for all Kansans today and in the future. Our employees are our most valuable resource. We depend on our employees and business partners to get the job done. KDOT strives to provide a work environment that motivates people and encourages them to be productive. KDOT is a great place to work, so come be part of our team!
Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9.
E-Verify: The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional information regarding E-Verify, please click here. For additional information regarding Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER) please click here.
About the Position:
* Who can apply: Open to the Public
* Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
* Full/Part-time: Full-Time
* Regular/Temporary: Regular
* Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
* Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
* Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
* Search Keywords: Garden City, Dodge City, Hays, Great Bend, Liberal, Syracuse
Compensation:
* Annual Salary Range: $57,428.80 - $61,183.20
* Hourly Pay Range: $27.61 - $29.41
Employment Benefits:
* Work-Life Balance Programs:
* Paid Leave: Vacation, Holidays, Parental, Military, Sick, Funeral and Jury Duty
* Employee Assistance Program
* For help managing daily life at no cost to you
* Infant at Work Program
* Voluntary Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
* First-Day Coverage:
* Medical Insurance
* Dental Insurance
* Vison Insurance
* Tax Advantage Accounts: HSA, HRA, FSA with qualifying plans
* Life Insurance:
* Employer paid basic group life
* Optional group life insurance available at a reasonable cost.
* Retirement:
* KPERS and Deferred Compensation
* Other Benefits:
* Tuition reimbursement
* Paid on-the-job training programs.
* Personal and Professional Development Opportunities
* Employee discounts with the STAR Program
* And more!
Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information
Position Summary & Responsibilities:
Position Summary:
This Highway Maintenance Supervisor position works in the office located in Syracuse, KS. This position manages and directs a crew of highway equipment operators and plans, directs, and coordinates all maintenance activities on the highway system in a subarea. The Highway Maintenance Supervisor is also responsible for managing the maintenance of a defined number of lane miles of state and/or interstate highways and the various features associated with those routes. These features include the roadway surface, shoulders, traffic guidance signs, drainage structures and the roadside.
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Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
* Two years of experience in highway and bridge construction and/or maintenance, including one year of lead worker experience.
* Valid Driver's License at time of appointment.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience working in an independent, yet complex nature.
* Experience communicating effectively through both oral and written communication.
Post-Offer/Pre-employment Requirements:
* A CDL must be obtained within 90 days of hire and maintained. KDOT provides CDL training at no cost to the employee.
* This position is subject to pre-employment physical capacity testing. The selected candidate will be required to pass the screening as a condition of employment.
* This CDL position is subject to drug and alcohol testing under the authority of the US Department of Transportation. The selected candidate will be required to pass a DOT pre-employment/pre-duty drug test as a condition of employment in this position. (This position will also require you to participate in random testing, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up testing.)
* Any Commercial Driver who has received a Confirmed Positive Result or the Equivalent and has not successfully completed all Rehabilitation Program requirements and follow-up testing requirements is not eligible for this position. (Per SOM 2.1.10).
* 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: Crystal Reeves
* Email: ...@ks.gov
* Phone: (785) ###-####
Job Application Process
* First Sign in or register as a New User.
* Complete or update your contact information on the Careers -> My Account Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
* Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and submit them when it is complete.
* Manage your drafted and submitted applications on the Careers -> My Job Applications page.
* Check your email and the My Job Notifications page for written communications from the Recruiter.
* Email - sent to the Preferred email on the My Account Information page.
* Notifications - view the Careers -> My Job Notifications page.
Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: How to Apply for a Job - Instructions and How to Search for a Job - Instructions
Optional Documents for this Application to be Complete
Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page
* Transcripts (if substituting education)
* DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)
Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application
* Resume (or choose existing if you have one)
* Cover Letter
Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents
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 determined 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 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
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.