Location: Shawnee,KS, USA
Job Posting
Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy
Job Posting closes: Open Until Filled
Agency Information:
The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) currently has a vacancy for an unclassified IT Support Director for the Topeka location. The KCC is a multi-faceted agency responsible for regulating public utilities including electric, natural gas, telecommunication and water companies as well as motor carriers, oil and gas pipelines and oil and gas natural production activities. The Commission's headquarters is in Topeka with the central Conservation office in Wichita and four Conservation district offices located in Dodge City, Wichita, Chanute and Hays.
About the Position
Who can apply: Anyone with five years of working experience in an IT related role
Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8 - 5
Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
Search Keywords: IT Support Director, KCC, Topeka, Shawnee
Compensation: $90,500 - $104,000
* 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
Position Summary & Responsibilities
Position Summary:
This position is located in Topeka, Kansas and may be eligible for a hybrid remote work after an evaluation period.
This senior IT management role is responsible for leading IT to become a business-oriented division and ensure efficient and effective operations. The position reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for managing the IT Division, providing leadership for the cross-functional management of information and technology across the agency. This position oversees functions such as IT strategy, governance, performance management, IT budget, staffing, and asset management. This position must be able to communicate effectively across non-IT customer users and maintain open forms of communication with the divisions and the Executive Director. Strong customer and user experience focus is required.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
* Develops IT strategies, policies, and procedures to support organizational goals.
* Develop and track KPIs to measure the performance of IT services and initiatives.
* Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and IT security best practices.
* Engage and communicate effectively, written and verbally, with the Executive Director and stakeholders at all levels.
* Manage and optimize staffing and resources to ensure efficient and effective operations.
* Maintaining and reporting status of IT project to the Executive Director and management team.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology Management, or a related field.
Experience:
* Six years working experience in an IT related role or position.
* Four years (proven) experience in a supervisor or managerial role.
* Familiarity with planning and managing IT budgets.
* Experience managing relationships with vendors including reviewing contracts and monitoring service level agreements.
* Experience supervising and mentoring team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing.
* Experience in strategic planning and developing strategies that align with organizational goals.
* Experience evaluating and reducing risks.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Ability to clearly, effectively, and respectfully communicate in a business environment both orally and in writing.
* Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with Agency personnel, business associates, industry, the general public and state and federal officials.
* Possess independent thinking and problem-solving skills and analytical thought to deal with the variety of responsibilities associated with this position including making decisions while working independently, and planning/projecting future operational needs in conjunction with the Executive Director and management team.
* Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook.
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
If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact Kansas Department of Revenue at (785)###-#### or by email at ...@ks.gov
Recruiter Contact Information
Name: Sandra Rak
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 Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
* Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
* Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.
* Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.
* Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
* Email - sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact 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
Required Documents for this Application to be Complete
Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page
* DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)
Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application
* Cover Letter
* Resume
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 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.