POSITION DESCRIPTION

Who can apply: Open to all
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
Job Posting closes: September 18, 2025
Compensation: $63,000.00 to $68,000.00 annually

POSITION SUMMARY:

The ReSpECTWORKS program is a Kansas-based employment assistance program, a partnership between the Kansas Department of Commerce and the Kansas Department of Corrections, designed to help individuals soon to be released from prison find stable, living-wage employment.
The ReSpECTWORKS program is

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years of experience planning, implementing and monitoring activities relevant to state or federal grant programs.
• Must not have a felony conviction.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Corrections, Business or related field from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Previous experience in workforce services and/or Corrections preferred.
• Training and consultation experience. Grant/program management experience.

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

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.

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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Implements grant requirements as appropriate; collaborates with appropriate staff to prepare grant reports; writes grant updates in response to requirements.
• Designs and develops programs in response to program or grant requirements.
• Assures all assigned programs are compliant, operational, and meet objectives.
• Assures workforce accountability reporting for selected activities serving as a liaison between the department, KANSASWORKS State Board, US Department of Labor, Kansas Department of Corrections, and any other state or federal department.
• Coordinates assigned projects, subgrant agreements, contracts, and MOUs; oversees and monitors individual programs; provides support regarding program needs and operational issues; advises fund recipients of methods to improve programs and keeps them abreast of applicable state and federal laws and regulations.