Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Agency Information:

The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) is an executive branch agency in charge of operating and regulating the use of state parks, state lakes, recreational grounds, wildlife areas and sanctuaries, fish hatcheries, natural areas, historic sites and other lands, waters, and facilities for the promotion of public health, safety, and for the use and pleasure of visitors. The agency is also charged with the development and conservation of wildlife and the natural resources within the state. The agency oversees 29 state parks, 500 miles of trails, approximately 460,301 acres of leased or owned public lands, management of four hatcheries, and four nature centers.

To meet our mission, projects, and goals, KDWP employs approximately 466 full time employees and up to 350 temporary employees, throughout the state, with diverse and varying skillsets. The largest agency office is the Operations Offices in Pratt, Kansas. The Office of the Secretary is maintained in Topeka, Kansas. There are four Regional Offices located in Topeka, Wichita, Hays, and Dodge City; six District Offices in Kansas City, Chanute, Colby, Fort Scott, Garden City, and Mound City; and a Research Office located in Emporia, Kansas. Various wildlife, public land, and parks offices are located across the state.

KDWP has an annual budget of $110 million for Fiscal Year 2024. The agency is primarily funded through license fees, grants and federal funds that are provided through the Pittman-Robertson and Dingell-Johnson Acts.

About the Position

Who can apply: Anyone

Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Search Keywords: Parks, Kanopolis, McPherson, Maintenance

Compensation: $19.65/hour - $22.03/hour

• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits

Immediate 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

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary: This unclassified, full-time position is located at Kanopolis State Park, Parks Division; and is directly supervised by Jason Sunderland, State Park Manager Supervisor II.

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

The incumbent performs skilled work in a wide variety of trades, including installing and repairing electrical systems and equipment, water and sewer lines, showers, lavatories and stools; finishing concrete for buildings, sidewalks, shelters and boat ramps; constructing, maintaining and painting buildings, picnic tables and signs; overhauling automotive equipment, including tractors, trucks, mowers, graders and loaders; directing the work of subordinate maintenance personnel, in the repairing and upkeep of buildings, grounds and equipment; planning, or assisting in the planning, of maintenance and construction projects; estimating material and manpower needed for projects; operating, repairing and maintaining a surface water treatment plant; operating and maintaining sewage treatment lagoons and lift stations; operating road grading equipment, tractors, mowers, backhoes and various power tools and shop equipment, including welders and torches; operating equipment to spray insecticides, herbicides, pesticides and other chemical applications; and assisting the public, including answering inquiries and selling permits.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required.

Licensing & Certification: The successful candidate must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and is required to pass a background check.

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required. Three years of experience in the mechanical or building trades. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.

Preferred Qualifications: Prefer candidates who possess a working knowledge of Park maintenance to include intermediate experience in electrical, construction, and plumbing trades; an extensive first-hand work experience for institutional and recreational facility upkeep and maintenance, and understand and demonstrate basic noxious weed control processes.

Necessary Special Requirements: The selected candidate may be required to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License and would be required to pass a State of Kansas Controlled Substance Test for Commercial Drivers prior to appointment. If so, the selected candidate would be subject to random testing for alcohol and controlled substances following employment.

Must be eligible to become certified for potable and wastewater treatment operation, chemical application certification, and have a working knowledge of: building trade and maintenance tools and ground maintenance and construction equipment, ADA requirements for public recreation facilities, and basic visitor safety standards as applied to a park/recreation environment.

Recruiter Contact Information

Name: Laverne Taylor

Email: laverne.taylor@ks.gov

Phone: 620-672-0704

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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete

The following are the required items to apply:

1) a letter of interest

2) a detailed resume; including a valid e-mail address

3) transcript material, if applicable, (copies of official transcripts or unofficial student copies are acceptable as long as degree is conferred)

4) employment application – this is generated from the information which is input into the system

5) an Authorization to Release Information form** (this can be found at the following website):

https://www.ksoutdoors.com/news/KDWP-Info/Jobs/Employment-Application-Additional-Info

**Please note, this form must either be witnessed and signed by a Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks employee or signed in front of and notarized by a notary public. We reserve the right to conduct a background check on all qualified applicants.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. A complete application packet must be submitted for each position. We no longer make copies of previous applications. Submitted application materials will be reviewed in Pratt to assure that the position minimum requirements are met, and those meeting the minimum requirements will be forwarded to the respective division for interview selection.

Applicants are notified whether or not they are selected to interview. The interview is generally a one-time, panel interview consisting of position-specific questions for all applicants (same questions for each applicant), with the selection being made after all candidate interviews are completed.

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