Employment Benefits

: Work-Life Balance Programs:  Paid Leave: Vacation, Holidays, Parental, Military, Sick, Funeral and Jury DutyEmployee Assistance Program For help managing daily life at no cost to youInfant at Work ProgramVoluntary Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance First-Day Coverage: Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVison InsuranceTax Advantage Accounts: HSA, HRA, FSA with qualifying plans Life Insurance: Employer paid basic group lifeOptional group life insurance available at a reasonable cost. Retirement: KPERS and Deferred Compensation Other Benefits: Tuition reimbursementPaid on-the-job training programs. Personal and Professional Development OpportunitiesEmployee discounts with the STAR ProgramAnd more! Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information… Position Summary & Responsibilities: Position Summary: This Engineering Associate position works in the District Five office located in Hutchinson KS. This position provides engineering guidance and administration for the construction of the highway and related projects. Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: Deliver effective leadership and supervision to the assigned work unit, conduct performance reviews, coaching and counseling, discipline and provide developmental opportunities for employees Interprets specifications, plans, and special provisions to project personnel. Conducts preconstruction conferences with contractors, utilities, county and city engineers to discuss potential problem areas. Performs routine office duties consisting of the review and approval of numerous project reports, pay estimates, documentation procedures, personnel payroll and reports, equipment, etc. Many of these office tasks will involve the use of a personal computer and networking system. Meets and confers with utility owners, general public and other agencies to coordinate their interests in KDOT projects, such as Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment, monitors the air pollution of hot mix plants and the contamination of streams from run off. View the full position description Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Four years of direct experience in engineering. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. Transcripts are required for education to be considered. Engineer in Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certificate. Valid Driver’s License at time of appointment. Preferred Qualifications: Extensive experience in the administrative of highway construction projects. Experience in supervising engineers and engineering technicians. Post-Offer/Pre-employment Requirements: This position is subject to pre-employment physical capacity testing. The selected candidate will be required to pass the screening as a condition of employment. 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 at . If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact KDOR at (785) 296-3199 or by email at kdor_specialprojects@ks.gov