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Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:
- Job Posting closes: January 7, 2025
Kansas Department of Transportation
At KDOT, we reward our staff’s hard work by providing training opportunities, a family-oriented work environment and service recognition. Promotional opportunities, free parking, and potential hybrid work schedules are also offered. 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: Holton, Oskaloosa, Lawrence, Ottawa, Osage City, Eskridge, Alma, Wamego
Compensation:
- Annual Salary Range: $43,950.40 - $52,082.40
- Hourly Pay Range: $21.13 - $25.03
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
- 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 State Auditor I position is located in Topeka, at the Eisenhower State Office Building, and is within the Office of the Inspector General. This position exists to assist with the monitoring of the activities of KDOT through periodic review and appraisal of accounting and operational controls. The State Auditor also assists with construction project documentation reviews for compliance with state specifications and federal requirements.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
- Works with the lead auditor to perform field work at KDOT headquarters and field offices, develops working papers to support the auditor's opinions, develops audit findings and recommendations, and communicates with the auditee.
- Completes planning activities for internal audits, including reviewing prior workpapers and prior audit reports, gaining familiarization with the auditee's operations, reviewing and becoming familiar with the laws and regulations governing the audit area, understanding and analyzing internal control systems, and identifying the objective(s) of the audit.
- Completes wrap-up activities for internal audits, such as assisting the lead auditor with preparing the draft audit report and participating in the exit conference.
- Performs special assignments as directed, such as responding to specific management concerns, fulfilling other duties as directly assigned by the Inspector General, keeping the Inspector General informed of availability to assume additional responsibilities, and working to enhance effectiveness and efficiency of the office.
- Continues professional education and attends training courses to maintain proficiency as required by Government Auditing Standards. (Minimum of 80 hours per two-year period.) This training is provided by professional associations in such areas as computer auditing, statistical sampling, auditing techniques, updated auditing standards, KQM, and human resources development.
- This position requires travel and overnight stays for fieldwork. The travel time is estimated at 35%.
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Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Two years of experience in examining internal work processes, financial and operational records and controls to assess effectiveness, accuracy of records and compliance with statutes.
- Education in accounting, auditing, business administration or economics may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. Transcripts are required for education to be considered.
- Valid Driver’s License at time of appointment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration is preferred.
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: Tulsa Wade
- Email: KDOT.HQ.JobApps@ks.gov
- Phone: (785) 296-7242
Job Application Process
- First Sign in or register as a New User.
- Complete or update your contact information on the Careers -> “My Account Information” 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 drafted and submitted applications on the Careers -> “My Job Applications” page.
- Check your email and the “My Job Notifications” page for written communications from the Recruiter.
- Email – sent to the Preferred email on the “My Account Information” page.
- Notifications – view the Careers -> “My Job Notifications” page.
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Optional Documents for this Application to be Complete
Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page
- Transcripts (if substituting education)
- DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application
- Resume (or choose existing if you have one)
- Cover Letter
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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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