Project Manager

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• Job Posting closes: Open Until Filled
• Required documents uploaded by: All required documents listed below must be attached to your application within 2 days of applying for your application to be considered complete.

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Agency Information:*

Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services

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Protecting Kansans, Promoting Recovery and Supporting Self Sufficiency_

https://www.kdads.ks.gov/

About the Position

Who can apply: Anyone

Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Work Schedule: M-F

Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Disability Preference Eligible: Yes

Search Keywords: Project Manager

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Compensation: Up to a maximum salary of $87,000.00 annually.*

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

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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…

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Position Summary & Responsibilities*

Position Summary:

The Project Manager plays a vital role in overseeing and coordinating administrative or operations related agency projects from initiation to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required standards. They act as the central point of contact between stakeholders, clients, and the project team, guiding the project through its various stages. This role involves applying specialized project management knowledge, skills, and techniques to translate strategic goals into actionable plans.

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

The Project Manager plays a vital role in overseeing and coordinating administrative or operations related agency projects from initiation to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required standards. They act as the central point of contact between stakeholders, clients, and the project team, guiding the project through its various stages. This role involves applying specialized project management knowledge, skills, and techniques to translate strategic goals into actionable plans.

Team Leadership & Management: Assemble and lead project teams, assign tasks based on individual competencies and foster a collaborative work environment. Provide guidance, motivation, and support to team members throughout the project lifecycle. Facilitate communication and collaboration within the project team.

Project Monitoring & Control: Track and monitor project progress against established timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Identify and address potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies proactively. Implement quality control measures to ensure deliverables meet or exceed expectations. Manage and adapt to changes in project scope, schedule, or budget, communicating updates to all relevant parties.

Stakeholder Communication & Reporting: Act as the primary point of contact for project-related communication, ensuring transparency and alignment among stakeholders and clients. Prepare regular reports and presentations on project status, progress, and outcomes for upper management and stakeholders.

Post-Project Evaluation: Evaluate project performance and outcomes against objectives, identifying areas for improvement and lessons learned. Ensure proper project closure, including documentation, evaluation, and knowledge transfer.

Qualifications

Special Qualifications:

Project management involves setting project goals, establishing tasks and a timeline for completion by assigned parties, and evaluating progress and making adjustments as needed to ensure that clients, internal or external, achieve their desired results. They coordinate project activities, budgets, personnel and work with other departments to meet deadlines and project goals within set resources and under firm deadlines.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in management, business, communications or related field. Experience may be substituted for education.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and experience using project management tools
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to manage complex projects, navigate challenges and ensure successful delivery
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and negotiation skills
• Ability to adapt to evolving project requirements

Preferred:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or other recognized project management certification
• Experience in KDADS programs
• Experience in coaching and mentoring team members

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Recruiter Contact Information*

KDADS – Human Resources Recruiter

503 S. Kansas Ave

Topeka, KS 66603

Phone: 785-296-0463

Fax: 785-368-6688

Email: KDADS.APPLY@ks.gov

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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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If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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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 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.

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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

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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.

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Topeka, KS 66603

Salary : $87,000