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Job Posting closes: Open Until Filled

Agency Information: The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) currently has a vacancy for an unclassified Program/Research Analyst in the Energy Division. The KCC is a multi-faceted agency responsible for regulating public utilities including electric, natural gas, telecommunication and water companies as well as motor carriers, oil and gas pipelines and oil and gas natural production activities. The Commission’s headquarters is in Topeka with the central Conservation office in Wichita and four Conservation district offices located in Dodge City, Wichita, Chanute and Hays.

About the Position

Who can apply: Anyone

Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Search Keywords: KCC, Topeka, Shawnee, Energy, Analyst

Compensation:

• 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…

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support, monitoring, review and resources on the various division programs, serve as liaison to program participants, staff and contractors.
• Respond to inquiries about energy programs.
• Work with fiscal staff and provide assistance to agency staff in completing reporting requirements.
• Perform research, associated analysis and prepare reports, and recommendations, both independently and in coordination with other staff, on special projects or as needed, especially as it relates to federal requirements and mandates for the agency.
• The person in this position must be aware of and ensure program and grant requirements are met.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Six months of experience in collecting, evaluating, studying or reporting on statistical, economic, fiscal/budget, legislative, or administrative data. Education may be substituted as deemed relevant by the agency.
• Excellent written and verbal skills, and ability to collaborate.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, tight deadlines, and effectively set priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of auditing, research, and/or analytical experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.

Post-Offer/Pre-employment Requirements:

• Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate required in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. Each applicant (even non-residents) who is selected for a State of Kansas job vacancy must apply for a Tax Clearance Certificate within 10 days from the date of the offer letter by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's (KDOR) website.

Recruiter Contact Information

Name: Sandra Rak

Email: sandra.rak@ks.gov

Phone: 785-271-3136

Job Application Process

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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete

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DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application

Cover Letter

Resume

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.

How to 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.

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.