District Mentor – Coordinator (PSA III)

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

• **Job Posting closes:**November 3, 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!

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.

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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:**Norton, Phillipsburg, Stockton, Hill City, Hoxie, Oberlin

Compensation:

• Annual Salary Range: $51,417.60 to $67,562.46
• Hourly Pay Range:$24.72 to $37.48

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:

This District Mentor – Coordinator position works in the District Three office located in Norton, KS. This position provides administrative support for the District Engineer and District staff on construction, maintenance and materials issues. This position is also responsible for evaluating the adequacy of the construction inspection activities on projects within the District, prepares project inspection evaluation reports, recommends solutions to address inadequacies found during project visits and participates in the development and presentation of training activities to address the inadequacies

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

• Responsible for visiting 90% of District construction projects, as a minimum, during the calendar year. Schedules construction site visits at the beginning of major operations. Checks project documentation to verify that the necessary information is being recorded, and it meets standards. Make follow-up visits as necessary to resolve recurring problems.
• Processes construction documents submitted by the Area offices such as Change-in-Plans. Reviews Requests for Approval of Sub-Contractors, Utility Agreements, Final Papers, and all other documents related to construction for correctness and compliance with contract specifications and KDOT headquarters directives.
• Administers all District highway permits. This requires meeting and providing assistance to petitioners and explaining regulations. Extensive technical engineering experience is required to ensure proposed work is in accordance with appropriate regulations.
• Serves as a member of statewide training team. Offers advice to improve construction inspection training based on observations made during project visits. Assists in developing training courses, both districts administered and statewide-administered courses.
• Meets with project inspectors, KDOT and consultant inspectors, during project visits to discuss the best practices approach to inspecting the ongoing construction work that they are currently responsible for. Provides guidelines as to where information for inspection is available.
• Confers with Area Construction Engineers regarding types of inspection (concrete pavement, traffic control, bridge deck, etc.) being performed in various offices during the construction season. Shares information with other Area Construction Engineers to provide exposure for inspectors from other offices that have not experienced particular types of inspections.
• Communicates construction activities and completes project visitation notes, as necessary on each construction project visited. Records information regarding inspection practices, inspector’s comments, and advice. Examines project records on a limited basis which includes but is not limited to – daily diaries and pay quantity records.

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Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years of experience in providing direction necessary to implement the objectives of an agency, program or organizational unit.
• Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. Transcripts are required for education to be considered.
• Five years of experience performing contract inspection activities on KDOT projects is required.
• Experience working with KDOT construction contract documents, including the specification manual, special provision, construction manual and documentation manual.
• Valid Driver’s License at time of appointment.

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: [email protected]

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Optional Documents for this Application to be Complete

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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

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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 determined by the hiring manager.

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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 [email protected], 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.