Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:Job Posting closes: September 8, 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!

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About the Position:Who can apply: Anyone
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: Topeka, Shawnee County, Holton, Oskaloosa, Lawrence, Ottawa, Osage City, Eskridge, Alma, Wamego
Compensation:Annual Base Salary: $ 66,560.00

Note: Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications

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
Additional 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!

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Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

This Engineering Associate position is located in Topeka, KS. This position assists the concrete and asphalt research engineers and other professional staff to carry needed scientific and engineering evaluations. This position performs administrative responsibilities and provides professional expertise to others in the agency.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:Under direction, leads field crews conducting surveys to gather data for annual reports and leads lab crews to prepare concrete and asphalt mixes for evaluation of various properties.
Acts as a principal investigator on assigned research projects and special investigations.
Develops and obtains technical data necessary to make an engineering evaluation of special engineering problems relating to engineering materials.
Provides technical assistance with specifications or field problems that may occur during construction or maintenance of pavements, bridges, and other transportation facilities.
Analyzes data and prepares reports, specifications, and new procedures from data collected on research projects, studies or investigations.

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Qualifications:

Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited engineering school.
Valid Driver's License at time of appointment.
Preferred QualificationsBackground or work experience in civil engineering or construction.
Additional education (Master's Degree, etc.) may count towards experience.
Background in chemical, mechanical, or aerospace engineering.
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)296-3199 or by email at kdor_specialprojects@ks.gov
Recruiter Contact Information:Name: Jacqueline Pierron
Email: KDOT.HQ.JobApps@ks.gov
Phone: (785) 296-8489
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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 determined by the hiring manager.

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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.

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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.

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