Assistant Regional Director of Operations – Kansas City Regi…

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Company: The State of Kansas
Location: Wyandotte County, KS

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Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:


Job Posting closes: December 7, 2019


Agency Information:
Kansas Department for Children and Families
Kansas City Region – Kansas City
Child Protection Services
http://www.dcf.ks.gov

About the Position:

Who can apply: External

Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

Veterans’ Preference Eligible: Yes

Compensation: $60,000.00


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


Position Summary & Responsibilities:
  • Regional Management- Participates with management staff to develop goals, plans, priorities, and procedures for Regional operations. Promotes awareness of agency programs and services by providing guidance to Operations, Fiscal/Budget, Facility Manager and IT Supervisor

  • -Facilities Management- Directs the development, management, and maintenance of Regional Service Centers by establishing operating procedures. Uses management systems and tools to monitor RSC to determine if changes are needed and implements necessary changes.

    -Personnel Management- Coordinates with Asst. Regional Director of Programs and Regional Personnel Services Director to ensure standards are developed and implemented to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of staff to ensure services are delivered timely and accurately.

    -Emergency Management and KC Region Coop- Provides oversight and leadership for Emergency and COOP regional responses. Oversight of regional safety planning.


View the full position description: http://content.dcf.ks.gov/hr/careers/K0214663.pdf

Minimum Qualifications:

Three years of experience in planning, organizing, supervising and directing the work of a department, program or agency. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. Must maintain security clearance throughout employment


Preferred Qualifications:

  • A broad knowledge of agency programs, successful experience in financial and human resource management and demonstrated leadership ability are preferred.


Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:
Security Clearance: A background check (KBI – criminal background, welfare fraud, driver’s license and Child/Adult Abuse and Neglect Central Registry) is required for all positions with the Department for Children and Families (DCF) as a condition of employment, which may include fingerprinting and FBI check. Security clearance must be obtained prior to employment with DCF.

Recruiter Contact Information:

Name: Christine Clark

Email: Christine.Clark@ks.gov

Phone: (913) 942-3205
Fax: (913) 826-7548

Required Documents for this Application to be Complete:

On your Careers – My Job Applications page, verify these documents are present and valid. Upload or delete and replace if needed:
  • Tax Clearance Certificate
  • State of Kansas Online Application
  • Resume
  • Cover letter
  • DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)


Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate Required: Each applicant (even non-residents) applying for a State of Kansas job vacancy must obtain a valid Kansas Certificate of Tax Clearance by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue’s website. 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. All applicants, including current state employees, are responsible for submitting a valid certificate with all other application materials to the hiring agency. This is in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact 785-296-3199.


Job Application Process:

  • Sign in to your existing account or Register for a new account.
  • Review and complete your contact information on the My Contact Information page.
  • Upload documents listed in the Required Documents section of this job posting to the appropriate location.
  • Complete and Submit your application.
  • Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
    • Email – the email listed on the Careers>My Contact Information page.
    • Notifications – view the Careers>My Job Notifications page
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.


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.