Second Chance Act Program Manager

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Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

An application, cover letter and résumé must be submitted to be considered for this position. The Department of Commerce participates in the E-Verify program.

Position Description

Agency: Department of Commerce

As the state's lead economic development agency, the Kansas Department of Commerce strives to empower individuals, businesses and communities to achieve prosperity in Kansas. Commerce accomplishes its mission by developing relationships with corporations, site location consultants and stakeholders in Kansas, the nation and world. Our strong partnerships allow us to help create an environment for existing Kansas businesses to grow and foster an innovative, competitive landscape for new businesses. Through Commerce's project successes, Kansas in 2021 was awarded Area Development Magazine's prestigious Gold Shovel award and was named Site Selection Magazine's Best Business Climate in the West North Central region of the United States.

The Kansas Department of Commerce administers the KANSASWORKS workforce system, which links businesses, job seekers, educational institutions and training providers to ensure the state's workforce is equipped to meet industry needs.

Learn more at kansascommerce.gov

About the Position:

Who can apply: Open to all

Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Monday

• Friday, 8:00a

• 5:00p

Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Compensation: $55,000.00 to $62,000.00 annually

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

The Second Chance Act's Program Manager will be in charge of leading a grant-based program that aims to assist women being released from the Topeka Correctional Facility. The Program Manager's duties will include executing grant requirements, collaborating with staff to prepare grant reports, and drafting grant updates. Additionally, the Program Manager will design and create programs in response to program and grant requirements, and they will collaborate with other agencies, One-Stop partners, TCF, and other agency programs. The Program Manager will ensure that all programs are in compliance, operational, and meeting objectives. They will also oversee projects, contracts, and MOUs.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Implements grant requirements as appropriate; collaborates with appropriate staff to prepare grant reports; writes grant updates in response to requirements.

• Designs and develops programs in response to program or grant requirements; coordinates and facilitates service delivery activities with immediate staff members, One-Stop partners, Topeka Correctional Facility, other agency programs, governmental agencies, and institutions to facilitate the development of programs and training opportunities.

• Provides training, technical assistance and consultative services to grant partners as requested and/or required.

• Assures all assigned programs are compliant, operational, and meet objectives. Assures workforce accountability reporting for selected activities serving as a liaison between the department, KANSASWORKS State Board, US Department of Justice, Kansas Department of Corrections, and any other state or federal department

• Coordinates assigned projects, contracts, and MOUs; oversees and monitors programs that are developed; provides support regarding program needs and operational issues; advises fund recipients of methods to improve programs and keeps them abreast of applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Licensing & Certification:

• Three years of experience planning, implementing, and monitoring activities relevant to state or federal grant programs.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; MS Word and Excel proficiencies.

• Ability to travel regularly throughout the state and occasionally out of state.

• Must not have a felony conviction.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Corrections, Business or related field from an accredited college or university preferred.

• Previous experience in workforce services and/or Corrections preferred.

• Training and consultation experience.

• Grant/program management experience.

Contact Information:

Name: Angie Krahe

Email: angie.krahe@ks.gov

Phone: 785.291.3568

Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson; Suite 100, Topeka, KS 66612

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:

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

Inside this job's Job Application, upload these documents:

• Cover Letter
• Résumé

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)

• Employee discounts with the STAR Program

• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

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Job Application Process:

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• Review and complete your contact information on the My Contact Information page.

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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

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.