Program Consultant

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

An application and résumé must be submitted to be considered for this position. The Department of Commerce participates in the E-Verify program.

Position Description

Agency: Department of Commerce

As the state’s lead economic development agency, the Kansas Department of Commerce strives to empower individuals, businesses and communities to achieve prosperity in Kansas. Commerce accomplishes its mission by developing relationships with corporations, site location consultants and stakeholders in Kansas, the nation and world. Our strong partnerships allow us to help create an environment for existing Kansas businesses to grow and foster an innovative, competitive landscape for new businesses. Through Commerce’s project successes, Kansas in 2021 was awarded Area Development Magazine’s prestigious Gold Shovel award and was named Site Selection Magazine’s Best Business Climate in the West North Central region of the United States.

Learn more at kansascommerce.gov

About the Position:

Who can apply: Open to those who meet the minimum requirements

Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00a – 5:00p

Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Application Deadline: January 6, 2025

Compensation:

Salary: $47,000.00 to $55,000.00 annually

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

The Program Consultant plays a crucial role in supporting the manager of the High-Performance Incentive Program (HPIP). They serve as the primary point of contact for Commerce’s In-State Business Development, Business Recruitment, International teams, and Commerce Leadership regarding CIPD and HPIP certifications, as well as any HPIP-related inquiries. Additionally, the consultant works closely with the Department of Revenue to provide guidance and assistance. They are responsible for generating Salesforce reports related to project descriptions and certifications. The consultant also manages the HPIP webpage, ensuring that it contains current and accurate instructions, forms, and links, while continually reviewing and suggesting improvements for the webpage.

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

• Provides support to the manager of the High-Performance Incentive Program (HPIP), including but not limited to; maintains expertise and knowledge regarding HPIP statues, rules, regulations. Opens, processes; reviews Capital Investment Project Descriptions (CIPDs) and HPIP applications.
• Enters company, CIPD, and HPIP data into the Salesforce database; maintains history records, files, correspondence and spreadsheets of all companies, CIPDs and HPIP certifications as needed.
• Serves as point of contact for Commerce’s In-State Business Development, Business Recruitment, International teams and Commerce Leadership regarding CIPD and/or HPIP certifications and HPIP questions; consults with Department of Revenue as needed.
• Provides Salesforce reporting related to project descriptions and certifications.
• Assists with the preparation of the annual report for due to Kansas Dept of Revenue and Commerce Fiscal.
• Works with IT Salesforce support staff to enhance the Project Description number assignment and data entry.
• Works to enhance the Salesforce Certification process, data entry, and certification letter generation.
• Maintains HPIP webpage with up-to-date HPIP related instructions, forms and links.
• Tracks, sends, and reviews Job Creation Fund (JCF) annual reporting and communications with JCF grant recipients.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

College courses or demonstrated work experience in business management, finance, accounting, economics, or closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate or bachelor’s degree in business management, finance, accounting, or closely related field. Intermediate or advanced skills working with spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel. Previous work experience using Microsoft Outlook and Salesforce.

Contact Information:

Name: Angie Krahe
Email: angie.krahe@ks.gov
Phone: 785.291.3568
Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson; Suite 100, Topeka, KS 66612

Required Documents for this Application to be Complete:

On your Careers - My Job Applications page, verify these documents are present and valid. Upload or delete and replace if needed:

• DD FM 214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

Inside this job's Job Application, upload these documents:

• Résumé

Employment Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & vacation leave
• Work-life balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid state holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

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Job Application Process:

• Sign into your existing account or Register for a new account.
• Review and complete your contact information on the My Contact Information page.
• Upload documents listed in the Required Documents section of this job posting to the appropriate location.
• Complete and Submit your application.
• Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
  • Email - the email listed on the Careers>My Contact Information page.
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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 determine 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.

Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference

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:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Rm 401
Topeka, KS 66612

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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.