38716 Job Description Job Title: Facilities Specialist (to directly link to this job posting, copy this link) County Mitchell Req. No: 191590 Agency: KS Wildlife, Parks & Tourism Posting Type: External Applications accepted through: Jan 4, 2019 Job Description: This unclassified, full-time position is located at Glen Elder State Park, Parks Division; and is directly supervised by Tyler Bletscher, State Park Manager II. The incumbent acts as the lead worker in supervising the maintenance within Glen Elder State Park. Work includes performing advanced, skilled work and providing technical expertise and experience in a wide variety of trades, skills and advanced operations: planning (or assisting in the planning) of maintenance and construction projects, estimating material and manpower needed for projects; installing and repairing electrical systems and equipment, intrusion and fire alarm systems, solar-powered lights, specialty devices, water and sewer lines, anti-siphon valves and backflow preventers, showers, lavatories, toilets; forming, estimating, ordering, and finishing concrete for buildings, sidewalks, shelters, cabins, boat ramps, playgrounds, trails, and various other facilities to meet special needs, visitor safety standards, and ADA requirements; constructing, maintaining, and painting buildings, shelters, picnic tables, enclosed BBQ grills, and signs; operating, repairing, and maintaining a park-wide water distribution system; supervising, directing, scheduling, and evaluating the work of subordinate maintenance personnel, including a medium-sized seasonal workforce and other volunteer resources (community service); operating and maintaining road grading equipment, tractors, mowers, backhoes, various power tools, and shop equipment, including welders and torches; operating equipment to spray insecticides, herbicides, pesticides, and other chemical applications; assisting the public, answering inquiries, knowledge of agency permits and licenses; maintaining and submitting records and monthly reports, including vehicle use, bulk fuel, propane, water use, traffic counts, visitor use data, inventory verification, and other related items. BENEFITS: Beginning hourly rate, $16.56/hr; group health and life insurance; retirement; optional deferred compensation, dental and vision options; holidays; and sick, vacation, and parental leave. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required. Three years of experience in the mechanical or building trades. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. Prefer candidates who have working knowledge of Park maintenance to include intermediate experience in electrical, construction, and plumbing trades; an extensive first-hand work experience for institutional and recreational facility upkeep and maintenance, and understand and demonstrate basic agriculture principles, crop rotation, noxious weed control and wildlife habitat and fisheries/aquatic habitat development. The successful candidate must pass a background check. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Some positions in this class require that at the time of appointment the selected candidate must take and pass a drug screening test approved by the Division of Personnel Services unless promoting, transferring, or demoting from another designated position within the same agency; possess a valid drivers license. The selected candidate must take and pass a State of Kansas Controlled Substance Test for Commercial Drivers prior to appointment and is subject to random testing for alcohol and controlled substances following employment. Must be eligible to become certified for potable and wastewater treatment operation, chemical application certification, ADA requirements for public recreation facilities, and basic visitor safety standards as applied to a park/recreation environment. Recruiter Contact: Name: Laverne Taylor Email: laverne.taylor@ks.gov Phone: 620-672-0704 Fax: 620-672-2972 HOW TO APPLY: Qualified applicants must register with the State of Kansas by completing the personal information registration form to obtain their State of Kansas Applicant ID Number. This form may be completed online at https://admin.ks.gov/services/state-employment-center/sec-home/state-employment/register-personal-data. Qualified applicants may apply by submitting ALL of the following items: 1) a letter of interest, which includes your State of Kansas ID Number; 2) a detailed resume; including a valid email address; 3) transcript material, if applicable, (copies of official transcripts or unofficial student copies are acceptable as long as degree is conferred); 4) KDWPT employment application located at https://www.ksoutdoors.com/news/KDWPT-Info/Jobs/Employment-Application-Additional-Info; 5) an authorization to release information form** located at https://www.ksoutdoors.com/news/KDWPT-Info/Jobs/Employment-Application-Additional-Infoand, **Please note, this form must either be witnessed and signed by a Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism employee or signed in front of and notarized by a notary public. We reserve the right to conduct a background check on all qualified applicants. 6) Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: Each applicant applying for a State of Kansas job vacancy must obtain a State Tax Clearance Certificate by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenues website at https://www.ksrevenue.org/taxclearance.html. A Tax Clearance is a comprehensive tax account review to determine and ensure that an individuals account is compliant with all primary Kansas Tax Laws. Applicants are responsible for submitting their certificate with all other application materials to the hiring agency. This is in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. Application materials should be sent to kdwpt.kdwprecruitment@ks.govor may be sent to Human Resources Office, Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, 512 SE 25th Avenue, Pratt KS 67124, phone number 620-672-5911. Incomplete applications will not be considered. A complete application packet must be submitted for each position. We no longer make copies of previous applications. Submitted application materials will be reviewed in Pratt to assure that the position minimum requirements are met, and those meeting the minimum requirements will be forwarded to the respective division for interview selection. Applicants are notified whether or not they are selected to interview. The interview is generally a one-time, panel interview consisting of position-specific questions for all applicants (same questions for each applicant), with the selection being made after all candidate interviews are completed. 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 requirements 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 appointing authority. Additional VPE information can be found at https://admin.ks.gov/services/state-employment-center/veterans. Applicants claiming veterans preference for the first time must mail a copy of your DD-214 to the Office of Personnel Services, 900 SW Jackson, Room 401-N, Topeka KS 66612, or FAX to 785/291-3715. DEADLINE TO APPLY POSTMARK: January 4, 2019 The Americans with Disabilities Act ensures your right to reasonable accommodations during the employment processindividuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact the agency recruiter if reasonable accommodations are needed for any part of the application or hiring process. Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Veterans Preference Eligible. Class/Uncl: U Full/Part Time: F Grade 001 Hiring Rate: $0.00 Pay Frequency: Hourly ]