Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

• Job Posting closes: 5/22/23

Agency Information:

Kansas Department for Children and Families
Rehabilitation Services/Disability Determination Services
Administration/Topeka
www.dcf.ks.gov

About the Position

• Who can apply: External
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Classified
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Compensation: $41,870.40 Annually

"Salary may be dependent upon the candidate's qualifications and experience."

Employment Benefits

In addition to the starting salary, the State of Kansas offers a significant benefits package. All benefit eligible, full-time employees receive:

• Health Insurance including medical; dental; vision (plus optional partner/dependent coverage @ reduced cost)
• Creation of and contribution to your, personal KPERS defined Retirement benefit
• 9-10 paid, annual holidays
• 12 paid, annual vacation days
• 12 paid, annual sick days
• 1 paid Discretionary Day
• Your personal life insurance policy equal to 150% of your starting salary
• This benefits package represents additional annual compensation.

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

Position Summary & Responsibilities

Assists DCF Federal Reporting Unit with quarterly federal reports by providing DDS’s DCF CAP data, preparing quarterly federal reports, and completing reconciliations. Submits monthly reports to include projected expenditures and explanation of variances. Assists in DDS development of annual and quarterly spending plans for SSA. Prepares financial impact statements and reports of current and projected budget expenditures. Cost allocation: Collects case data used to allocate costs monthly. Quarterly, forwards data to Federal Reporting Unit along with Cost Allocation Plan adjustments needed. Prepares monthly cost category and federal fiscal year analysis of administrative expenditures and obligations. Pulls DCPS reports of MER, CE, and Travel. Completes monthly and quarterly reports. Keys monthly reports in reporting system. Works with DCF VR Director to approve, sign, and submit SSA quarterly reports. Develops and maintains a projection system for administrative and medical costs. Provides variance explanations and projection updates monthly. Prepares data for annual plan and mid-year adjustments

View the Full Position Description: http://content.dcf.ks.gov/hr/careers/K0155797.pdf

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Three years of experience in professional accounting/auditing work. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.
• Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: Security Clearance: A background check (KBI - criminal background, welfare fraud, driver's license and Child/Adult Abuse and Neglect Central Registry) is required for all positions with the Department for Children and Families (DCF) as a condition of employment, which may include fingerprinting and FBI check. Security clearance must be obtained prior to employment with DCF.

Recruiter Contact Information

• Email: DCF.Recruitment@ks.gov
• Please be sure and reference this Job ID Number: 208831

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

• State of Kansas online application
• Resume
• Cover letter
• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: “How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents” and “Save Tax Clearance Certificate as a PDF”

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

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.