Mobile Center Manager - State of Kansas : Job Details

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Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

An application and rsum must be submitted to be considered for this position. The Department of Commerce participates in the E-Verify program.

Position Description

Agency: Department of Commerce

As the state's lead economic development agency, the Kansas Department of Commerce strives to empower individuals, businesses and communities to achieve prosperity in Kansas. Commerce accomplishes its mission by developing relationships with corporations, site location consultants and stakeholders in Kansas, the nation and world. Our strong partnerships allow us to help create an environment for existing Kansas businesses to grow and foster an innovative, competitive landscape for new businesses. Through Commerce's project successes, Kansas in 2021 was awarded Area Development Magazine's prestigious Gold Shovel award and was named Site Selection Magazine's Best Business Climate in the West North Central region of the United States.

Learn more at kansascommerce.gov

About the Position:

Who can apply: Open to all

Classified/Unclassified Service: Classified

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00a - 5:00p

Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Compensation:

Salary: $18.26 hourly

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

The Mobile Center Manager will oversee the operations of the KANSASWORKS Mobile Workforce Center, ensuring the effective delivery of employment, reemployment, and employer services. This role involves collaborating with the Local Workforce Investment Board and other One-Stop partners to strategically deploy the Mobile Workforce Center to areas where services are most needed. Additionally, the manager will be responsible for providing technical support and scheduling routine maintenance for all equipment onboard the mobile unit.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

* Schedules and operates the Mobile Workforce Center to offer a full array of employment, reemployment, and employer services to complement services provided by local area staff.

* Deploys and set up the Mobile Workforce Center to areas where services are needed.

* Drives and sets up a self-contained vehicle equipped with telecommunications equipment such as computers, printers, TV, overhead projectors, LCD projectors, and internet equipment.

* Provides Workforce Center Services to customers.

* Provides career guidance and counseling on resume and cover letter preparation, interviewing techniques, and other job search and retention skills.

* Conducts active and ongoing marketing and outreach efforts to partners and businesses to promote services provided through the Mobile Workforce Center.

* Ensures all equipment in the Mobile Workforce Center is functioning properly and coordinates storage for vehicle.

* Conducts Housing Inspections for the H-2A Foreign Labor Certification Program.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

* Six (6) months of closely related work experience.

* Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in education, business, human resources, psychology, or related field may be accepted in lieu of work experience.

* Bachelor's degree as listed above with six (6) months of closely related work experience is preferred.

* One-year experience working with job seekers in a recruitment or job coaching environment preferred.

* Previous experience driving recreation and/or large vehicles preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Prefer one year of experience working with job seekers in a recruitment or job coaching environment.

* Prefer one year of experience in marketing and/or public relations

Contact Information:

Name: Angie Krahe

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 785.###.####

Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson; Suite 100, Topeka, KS 66612

Required Documents for this Application to be Complete:

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Inside this job's Job Application, upload these documents:

* Rsum

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)

* Employee discounts with the STAR Program

* Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information

Job Application Process:

* Sign into your existing account or Register for a new account.

* Review and complete your contact information on the My Contact Information page.

* Upload documents listed in the Required Documents section of this job posting to the appropriate location.

* Complete and Submit your application.

* Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.

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 [email protected], 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.