Program Consultant II

Job Posting

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

• Job Posting closes: November 16, 2026

Kansas Department of Transportation The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) delivers transportation that keeps Kansans moving forward. Our employees are our most valuable resource. We depend on our employees and business partners to get the job done. KDOT strives to provide a work environment that motivates people and encourages them to be productive. KDOT is a great place to work, so come be part of our team! At KDOT, we reward our staff’s hard work by providing training opportunities, a family-oriented work environment and service recognition. Promotional opportunities, free parking, and potential hybrid work schedules are also offered. KDOT is a great place to work, so come be part of our team! Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9. KDOT does not provide sponsorships for this position. E-Verify: The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional information regarding E-Verify, please click here. For additional information regarding Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER) please click here.

About the Position:

• Who can apply: Anyone
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full/Part-time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans’ Preference Eligible: Yes
• Search Keywords: Lawrence, Leavenworth, Olathe, Bonner Springs, Overland Park, Holton, Oskaloosa, Ottawa, Osage City, Manhattan, Topeka

Compensation:

• Annual Salary Range: $44,387.20 to $59,925.48
• Hourly Pay Range: $21.35 to $28.81

Employment Benefits:

• Work-Life Balance Programs:
• Paid Leave: Vacation, Holidays, Parental, Military, Sick, Funeral and Jury Duty
• Employee Assistance Program
• For help managing daily life at no cost to you
• Infant at Work Program
• Voluntary Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• First-Day Coverage:
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vison Insurance
• Tax Advantage Accounts: HSA, HRA, FSA with qualifying plans
• Life Insurance:
• Employer paid basic group life
• Optional group life insurance available at a reasonable cost.
• Retirement:
• KPERS and Deferred Compensation
• Other Benefits:
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid on-the-job training programs.
• Personal and Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• And more!

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Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

Position Summary:

This Program Consultant II position is located in Topeka, at the Eisenhower State Office Building, and is within the Transportation Safety. This position is responsible for multiple grant programs within the Bureau of Transportation Safety, Behavioral Safety Section. Plans, coordinates, implements, and monitors grant programs related to assigned traffic safety program areas. Provides oversight on expenditures to verify grantees are following all state and federal statutes and regulations pursuant to the grant requirements.

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

• Serves as the Impaired Driving Coordinator for the state highway safety office. Provides direction, oversight and coordination for impaired driving program and law enforcement focused programs. Reviews, interprets and explains statutes, regulations and policies to support subrecipient performance under their grant requirements. Uses effective written and verbal communication to convey technical information to subrecipients
• Monitors and evaluates subrecipient programs through telephone and email contacts, monthly and quarterly report reviews, written correspondence and other documentation; schedules and conducts virtual and on-site monitoring reviews in accordance with the KDOT Monitoring Policy. Meets with subrecipients and observes program activities to verify each subrecipient is performing duties required under the grant agreement.
• Evaluates programmatic activities to determine effectiveness of subrecipient and contractor ability to achieve grant objectives and impact KDOT performance measures. Assesses whether subrecipients are using resources effectively and efficiently to positively impact outcomes. Provides guidance, recommendations and alternative strategies to enhance existing grant programs based on evaluation outcomes.
• Attends staff meetings, DTZ Strategy Team and Support Team meetings as assigned, and other KDOT-related traffic safety meetings. Provides revisions and updates to the KDOT Behavioral Safety Policy & Procedure Manual. Submits relevant data, reports and information for the Triennial Highway Safety Plan,

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Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• One year of experience in planning, implementing and monitoring activities relevant to the agency’s programs
• Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. Transcripts are required for education to be considered.
• Two years of experience in managing a grant program. Grant management will include strategic planning, program effectiveness/evaluation and program oversight.
• Valid Driver’s License at time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a law enforcement role preferred
• Conflict resolution skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of law enforcement, local government and/or nonprofit programs
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form

Post-Offer/Pre-employment Requirements:

• Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law. 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

Recruiter Contact Information:

• Email: KDOT.HQ.JobApps@ks.gov

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• Transcripts (if substituting education for experience)
• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

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• Resume (or choose existing if you have one)
• Cover Letter

Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: “How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents” 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 determined 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.

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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 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 Docking State Office Building 915 SW Harrison Ave, Suite 260 Topeka, KS 66612 Equal Employment Opportunity The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.