<p>Job Posting</p> <p>Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy</p> <p>Job Posting closes: Extended to January 2, 2026</p> <p>Required documents uploaded by: January 5, 2026</p> <p>Agency Information:</p> <p>The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) is an executive branch agency in charge of operating and regulating the use of state parks, state lakes, recreational grounds, wildlife areas and sanctuaries, fish hatcheries, natural areas, historic sites and other lands, waters, and facilities for the promotion of public health, safety, and for the use and pleasure of visitors. The agency is also charged with the development and conservation of wildlife and the natural resources within the state. The agency oversees 29 state parks, 500 miles of trails, approximately 460,301 acres of leased or owned public lands, management of four hatcheries, and four nature centers.</p> <p>To meet our mission, projects, and goals, KDWP employs approximately 466 full time employees and up to 350 temporary employees, throughout the state, with diverse and varying skillsets. The largest agency office is the Operations Offices in Pratt, Kansas. The Office of the Secretary is maintained in Topeka, Kansas. There are four Regional Offices located in Topeka, Wichita, Hays, and Dodge City; six District Offices in Kansas City, Chanute, Colby, Fort Scott, Garden City, and Mound City; and a Research Office located in Emporia, Kansas. Various wildlife, public land, and parks offices are located across the state.</p> <p>The agency is primarily funded through license fees, grants and federal funds that are provided through the Pittman-Robertson and Dingell-Johnson Acts.</p> <p>About the Position</p> <p>Who can apply: Anyone</p> <p>Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified</p> <p>Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time</p> <p>Regular/Temporary: Regular</p> <p>Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes</p> <p>Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes</p> <p>Search Keywords: Facilities, Maintenance, Parks, Perry, Jefferson</p> <p>Compensation: $19.65/hour - $22.03/hour</p> <ul> <li>Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications. </li></ul> <p>Employment Benefits</p> <p>Immediate comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage</p> <p>Sick & Vacation leave</p> <p>Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave</p> <p>Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)</p> <p>Fitness Centers in select locations</p> <p>Employee discounts with the STAR Program</p> <p>Retirement and deferred compensation programs</p> <p>Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…</p> <p>Position Summary & Responsibilities</p> <p>Position Summary: This unclassified, full-time position is located at Perry State Park, Parks Division; and is directly supervised by Kevin Claycamp, Facilities Maintenance Supervisor.</p> <p>Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:</p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>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. </li><li>Installing and repairing electrical systems and equipment, microprocessor HVAC controls and systems, programmable switches, telecommunications system components, intrusion and fire alarm systems, solar-powered lights, specialty devices, water and sewer lines, anti-siphon valves and backflow preventers, showers, lavatories, toilets. </li><li>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. </li><li>Constructing, maintaining, and painting buildings, shelters, picnic tables, enclosed BBQ grills, and signs. </li><li>Operating, repairing, and maintaining a park-wide water distribution system; serves as lead worker with supervising, directing, scheduling, and evaluating the work of subordinate maintenance personnel, including a medium-sized seasonal workforce as well as federal assistant program workers (Experience Works), and other volunteer resources (community service). </li><li>Operating and maintaining road grading equipment, tractors, mowers, backhoes, various power tools, and shop equipment, including welders and torches. </li><li>Operating equipment to spray insecticides, herbicides, pesticides, and other chemical applications. </li><li>Assisting the public, answering inquiries, knowledge of agency permits and licenses, as well as selling 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. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Education: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required.</p> <p>Licensing & Certification: Must possess & maintain a valid driver's license and the ability to pass a background check required.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required. Three years of experience in the mechanical or building trades. Extensive first-hand work experience for institutional and recreational facility upkeep and maintenance, and understand and demonstrate basic noxious weed control processes.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications: Prefer candidates who possess a working knowledge of Park maintenance to include intermediate experience in electrical, construction, and plumbing trades.</p> <p>Necessary Special Requirements: May be required to obtain a Commercial Driver's License and would be required to pass a State of Kansas Controlled Substance Test for Commercial Drivers prior to appointment. If so, the selected candidate would be 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, and have a working knowledge of: building trade and maintenance tools and ground maintenance and construction equipment, ADA requirements for public recreation facilities, and basic visitor safety standards as applied to a park/recreation environment.</p> <p>Recruiter Contact Information</p> <p>Name: Laverne Taylor</p> <p>Email: laverne.taylor@ks.gov</p> <p>Phone: 620-672-0704</p> <p>Job Application Process</p> <p>First Sign in or register as a New User.</p> <p>Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.</p> <p>Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. *This information is included on all your job applications.</p> <p>Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.</p> <p>Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.</p> <p>Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.</p> <p>Email - sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page</p> <p>Notifications - view the Careers> My Job Notifications page</p> <p>Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: "How to Apply for a Job - Instructions" and "How to Search for a Job - Instructions"</p> <p>Required Documents for this Application to be Complete</p> <p>The following are the required items to apply:</p> <p>1) a letter of interest</p> <p>2) a detailed resume; including a valid e-mail address</p> <p>3) transcript material, if you wish to include them</p> <p>4) employment application - this is generated from the information which is input into the system</p> <p>5) an Authorization to Release Information form (this can be found at the following website):</p> <p>https://www.ksoutdoors.com/news/KDWP-Info/Jobs/Employment-Application-Additional-Info</p> <p>Please note, this form must either be witnessed and signed by a Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks 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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: "How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents"</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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</p> <p>How to Claim Veterans Preference</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Learn more about claiming Veteran's Preference</p> <p>How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference</p> <p>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 Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:</p> <p>ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator</p> <p>Office of Personnel Services</p> <p>Docking State Office Building</p> <p>915 SW Harrison Ave, Suite 260</p> <p>Topeka, KS 66612</p> <p>Equal Employment Opportunity</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p>