Location: Shawnee,KS, USA
Job Posting
Agency Information: Kansas Board of Nursing
The mission of the Board of Nursing is to assure the citizens of Kansas safe and competent practice by nurses and mental health technicians.
Agency Website: ksbn.kansas.gov
About the Position
* Who can apply: Anyone
* Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
* Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
* Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
* Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
* Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
* Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Compensation:
* Annual Salary Range: Up to $50,000
* Note: 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 Description:
Provide management of records for the agency and ensure open records request are handled appropriately
* Oversee KORA process for agency
* Serve as Agency Records Officer
* Oversee the handling and disposal of records for the agency per record retention schedule
* Work with Executive Administrator to revise agency record retention schedule as needed
Regulation Management
* Knowledgeable regarding statues and regulations in the Nurse Practice Act
* Knowledge of the state approval process for regulation revisions
* Works with Board on possible revisions to regulations as to changing need of nursing and healthcare
* Presents drafts of revision to appropriate committees and the Board for review
* Facilitates draft regulation revisions through the state approval process
* Ensure up-to-date version of Nurse Practice Act is available on the KSBN website
Legislative Activities
* Act as legislative liaison by following and attending sessions as scheduled and relevant to the agency
* Assists Executive Administrator with summary and reports pertaining to legislative matters
Communication
* Compiles annual report of the Board functions
* Writes articles and assists in publication of quarterly newsletter
* Oversees the annual review of information on agency website and assists in updating of information as needed
* Promotes agency by serving on committees and representing the agency at meetings, as appropriate
* Works with agency leadership team to develop and review internal and external communications related to the agency
Emergency Management
* Oversees updating of agency COOP plan
* In addition to the above duties, the incumbent will be expected to perform other duties as needed and assigned
Minimum Qualifications
* Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university in public administration or communication. *Experience may be substituted for education as determine relevant by the agency*
* Experience in legislative process and knowledge or state government
* Education and training in customer service
* Knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Office programs
Preferred Qualifications
* 2+ years of experience in state government and public communication
Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Considerable skills in written and verbal communication; public speaking
* Ability to use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, InDesign, Photoshop, multimedia platforms, social media platforms and other software
Post Offer Requirement:
State of Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate. The successful applicant (even non-residents) must obtain a valid Kansas Certificate of Tax Clearance by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's website within 10 days of the date the applicant has been offered the employment position. A Tax Clearance is a comprehensive tax account review to determine and ensure that an individual's account is compliant with all primary Kansas Tax Laws. A Tax Clearance expires every 90 days. This is in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact (785) ###-####.
Visit the Tax Clearance site for more information on and where to obtain this Kansas Department of Revenue document.
Recruiter Contact Information:
Name: Emily Gottstein
Email: ...@ks.gov
Mailing Address: 900 SW Jackson, Suite 401, Topeka, KS 66612
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.
* Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete:
Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page
* DD FM 214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)
Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application
* Resume
* Letter of Interest / Cover Letter
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.