What are the responsibilities and job description for the Amusement Ride Auditor (Safety Specialist) position at Kansas Department of Labor?
About the Position
- Who can apply: External
- Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
- Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
- Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
- Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
- Veteran and/or Disability Preference Eligible: Yes.
- Office Location: Onsite in Topeka, Hybrid or Telework
- Application Due: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
- How to Apply: Jobs.ks.gov #215417
- Compensation: $45,000 / year
Position Summary & Responsibilities: Amusement Ride Auditor (Safety Specialist)
We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented professional to join our Amusement Ride Services team in the Industrial Safety and Health division. This role involves conducting comprehensive amusement ride audits across the state, assist in the processing amusement ride permit applications, locating and assisting with unpermitted entities and issuing warning citations and notice of violations when appropriate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive amusement ride audits
- Prepare clear and concise written reports for amusement ride entities detailing audit findings
- Complete follow up visits to ensure that deficiencies identified in audit are addressed
- Assist in processing amusement ride permit applications
- Assist in locating unregistered amusement ride entities. Provide pertinent information to such entities
- Issue warning citation, notice of violation, or cease and desist order when entities fail to obtain ride permits
- Participate in appeal process, if necessary
- Assist in answering phone calls
- Assist in identifying speaking engagement opportunities to inform and educate regarding the Kansas Amusement Ride Act
- Assist in the investigation of amusement ride-related injuries
- Attend training sessions, seminars, and conferences to stay current on industry standards and industry best practices
- Work with amusement ride team to enforce all aspects the Kansas Amusement Ride Act
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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Topeka, KS 66603
Salary : $45,000
