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The Kansas Board of Examiners in Optometry shall administer and enforce the Provisions of Kansas Optometry Law so the highest quality of eye care is provided to the citizens of Kansas.

The Kansas Board of Examiners in Optometry shall act in accordance with the highest stands of ethics, accountability, efficiency, and openness. We believe that the highest quality of comprehensive eye care is available to the citizens of Kansas and that it is delivered by qualified optometric practitioners.

About the Position

• Who can apply: Anyone who meets the minimum qualifications
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
• Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Compensation:

• Hourly Pay Range: $22.00 - $30.00
• Note: 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

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information

Position Description:

Job Responsibilities:

• Manages license renewal process for optometrists. Includes preparation and e-mailing of license renewal announcement; review of on-line applications; information processing; data management; distribution of license renewal certificates; discipline for late renewal. Also includes problem solving, communications with renewal applicants, reporting results to Board. Includes coordination with INK for maintenance and improvement of on-line license renewal
• Manages licensure and exam process for optometrists. Includes coordination with applicants to collect all appropriate documents for application. Determines what documents are necessary for license approval. Administers law exam for reciprocal license applicants. Manages, plans, prepares and administers annual licensing exam. Includes problem solving, coordination and communications with applicants and Board members.
• Manages complaints from the public about licensees. Includes communications with the public and licensees to gather information, communications with Board member assigned to investigate, communications with Board attorney regarding investigation and discipline.
• Communicates by phone, fax, email and letter with health care providers, attorneys and other state licensing boards to verify license status. Maintains license verification information on the Board web site.
• Prepares and administers the budget; prepares and manages contracts; manages purchasing and information technology. Communicates, cooperates and coordinates with other agencies to accomplish agency and state objectives.
• Develops and maintains databases, forms, records necessary to accomplish agency mission. Includes development and maintenance of Board web site and publication of annual newsletter.
• Arranges and attends Board meetings to approve licensure, certification and trade names; formulates procedures, determines operational needs and proposes revisions to applicable laws and regulations.
• Establishes a system to detect weaknesses and inadequacies in services and procedures, determines whether needs are being met and makes changes to correct deficiencies and consistently satisfy customers

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree of equivalent experience in public administration or business/accounting

Special Skills, Abilities, Certifications

• Must be skilled at creating and maintaining documents in Microsoft Office programs; SMART, SHARP, IBARS, Granicus (website)

Post Offer Requirement:

State of Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate. The successful applicant (even non-residents) must obtain a valid Kansas Certificate of Tax Clearance by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's website within 10 days of the date the applicant has been offered the employment position. A Tax Clearance is a comprehensive tax account review to determine and ensure that an individual's account is compliant with all primary Kansas Tax Laws. A Tax Clearance expires every 90 days. This is in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact (785) 296-3199.

Visit the Tax Clearance site for more information on and where to obtain this Kansas Department of Revenue document.

Recruiter Contact Information:

Name: Emily Gottstein

Email: emily.gottstein@ks.gov

Mailing Address: 900 SW Jackson, Suite 401, Topeka, KS 66612

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.
• Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.

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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete:

Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page

• DD FM 214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application

• Resume
• Letter of Interest / Cover Letter

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

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 a 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.

Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference

PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Rm 401
Topeka, KS 66612

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.