Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

• Job Posting closes: Open Until Filled

Agency Information:

The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) currently has a vacancy for an unclassified Special Investigator in the Transportation Division. The KCC is a multi-faceted agency responsible for regulating public utilities including electric, natural gas, telecommunication and water companies as well as motor carriers, oil and gas pipelines and oil and gas natural production. The Commission’s headquarters is in Topeka with the central Conservation office in Wichita and four Conservation district offices located in Dodge City, Wichita, Chanute and Hays.

About the Position

• Who can apply: Anyone
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: M-F 8-5
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
• Search Keywords: KCC, Transportation

Compensation: $55,000 - $65,000 Annually

• 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

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Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

This position will serve as a Special Investigator for the KCC Transportation Division. There will be frequent travel with minimal overnight stays.

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

• Answer questions regarding the state and federal Transportation regulations.
• Provide educational training.
• Investigate complaints.
• Conduct commercial motor vehicle inspection and auditing of motor carriers.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:

  • Two years investigating, fact finding or enforcing state or federal laws and regulations. Education in communications, psychology, social work, public or business administration, criminal justice or law may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.
    

• Preferred Criteria:

  • Working knowledge of the state and federal Transportation Safety and Hazardous Materials Regulations. This includes writing reports, conducting investigations, fact finding and enforcing state and federal laws and regulations.
  • Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook.

• Licenses/Certificates:

  • A valid driver's license is required.

• 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 https://www.ksrevenue.gov/taxclearance.html
  • If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact Kansas Department of Revenue at (785)296-3199 or by email at kdor_specialprojects@ks.gov

Recruiter Contact Information

• Name: Sandra Rak
• Email: s.rak@kcc.ks.gov
• Phone: 785-271-3136

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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete

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• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

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• Cover Letter
• Resume

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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.