<p>Job Posting</p> <p>Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy</p> <p>Job Posting closes: Open Until Filled</p> <p>Agency Information:</p> <p>The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) currently has a vacancy for an unclassified Legislative Liaison in the Topeka Office. The KCC, is a multi-faceted agency responsible for regulating public utilities including electric, natural gas, telecommunication, as well as motor carriers, oil and gas pipelines and oil and gas production activities. The Commission's headquarters is in Topeka with the central Conservation office in Wichita and four Conservation district offices located in Dodge City, Wichita, Chanute and Hays.</p> <p>About the Position</p> <p>Who can apply: Minimum of three (3) years of experience in state-level government relations, preferably within a state agency or as a senior legislative staff member.</p> <p>Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified</p> <p>Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time</p> <p>Regular/Temporary: Regular</p> <p>Work Schedule: M-F 8-5</p> <p>Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes</p> <p>Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes</p> <p>Search Keywords: KCC, Topeka, Shawnee, Legislative Liaison</p> <p>Compensation: $65,000 - $75,000</p> <ul> <li>Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications. </li></ul> <p>Employment Benefits</p> <p>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>Principle Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Serves as the agency's legislative liaison; coordinating with agency leadership to monitor the legislature throughout the year. </li><li>Participate as part of the agency's legislative team and interface with members of the legislature, the Governor's office, lobbyists, and Commissioners. </li><li>Research legislative issues, bills, and/or amendments and work with agency staff to collect necessary information to draft legislative positions and amendments. </li><li>Position may coordinate with agency staff to estimate fiscal/agency impact reports for proposed legislation, including fiscal notes as requested by Division of Budget. </li><li>Maintains knowledge of how legislation interacts amongst other proposed bills, existing law, and agency policies. </li><li>Responsible for bill tracking and communicating the status of relevant bills at both the State and Federal level. </li><li>Monitor issues that may affect the KCC during the legislative interim, including attending legislative hearings, and developing and implementing strategic legislative session agenda. </li><li>Maintains knowledge of legislative counterparts in other agencies/states that could be of interest to KCC. </li><li>Completes research and drafts talking points, web content and information sheets at the direction of the Director of Public Affairs. </li><li>Works with KCC staff to respond to Legislative inquiries regarding agency matters. </li><li>Assists with staffing public hearings and other events as requested. </li><li>Serves as backup to the Public Affairs Director in responding to media inquiries and preparing press releases as needed. </li></ul> <p>Required Skills and Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Minimum of three (3) years of experience in state-level government relations, preferably within a state agency or as a senior legislative staff member. </li><li>Experience drafting legislation; </li><li>Knowledge of legislative process; </li><li>Ability to comprehend legislation, regulations, statutes, etc.; </li><li>Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills; </li><li>Proofreading, editing, attention to detail; </li><li>Experience with content management programs used for developing web content and Microsoft Office. Working knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop is helpful. </li><li>Proven ability to maintain professional, productive relationships with officials from all political parties. </li></ul> <p>Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:</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>Recruiter Contact Information</p> <p>Name: Sandra Rak</p> <p>Email: Sandra.Rak@ks.gov</p> <p>Phone: 785-271-3136</p> <p>Job Application Process</p> <ul> <li>First Sign in or register as a New User. </li><li>Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications. </li><li>Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. *This information is included on all your job applications. </li><li>Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete. </li><li>Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page. </li><li>Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter. </li><li>Email - sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page </li><li>Notifications - view the Careers> My Job Notifications page </li></ul> <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>Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page</p> <ul> <li>DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference) </li></ul> <p>Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application</p> <ul> <li>Cover Letter </li><li>Resume </li></ul> <p>Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: "How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents"</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 sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, 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>Landon State Office Building</p> <p>900 SW Jackson, Rm 401</p> <p>Topeka, KS 66612</p> <p>Equal Employment Opportunity</p> <p>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.</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>