Community Relations Specialist jobs in Gas, KS

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Kansas Department of Health and Environment:

Our agency is led by Secretary Janet Stanek, who was appointed by Gov. Kelly in Dec 2021. KDHE is comprised of three divisions: Public Health, Environment, and Health Care Finance (which includes the State’s Medicaid program, KanCare). We are the only agency in the nation to have these three entities under one roof which allows us to take a holistic approach to improving and protecting the health and well-being of all Kansans.

http://www.kdhe.ks.gov/

About the Position

• Who can apply: Anyone (External)
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available)
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
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Compensation:

• Hourly Pay Range: $22.16-$24.46

• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

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)
• Fitness Centers in select locations
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

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Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

The position (K0241346) Investigations and Fact Findings: Position will be responsible to conduct, lead or assist with internal investigations, complaints, and information gathering of various units at Division of Public Health, Division of Environment, Administration, and Department of HealthCare Finance, including but not limited to Human Resources. Position will be responsible to conduct, lead or assist with internal investigations, audits, surveys and information gathering of various locations with Division of Public Health, Division of Environment, Administration, and Department of HealthCare Finance, including but not limited to Human Resources. Position will assist Human Resources Assistant Director/Deputy Director with external investigations, including gathering necessary information for EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission), HRC (Human Rights Commission), and other related external investigation inquiries as assigned by Human Resources Assistant Director/Deputy Director. Position will assist with ADA, FMLA, and other medically related investigations as they pertain to employee relations, including working with the Human Resources Assistant Director/Deputy Director and Payroll/Benefits manager on cases that cross over between medical and employee relations. Priorities for investigations will be determined on a case-by-case basis and in conjunction with the Human Resource Assistant Director/Deputy Director. Position will provide feedback to Human Resources Assistant Director/Deputy Director and/or Leadership regarding policy and procedures recommendations for Division of Public Health, Division of Environment, Administration, and Department of HealthCare Finance in an effort to improve efficiencies, communication, consistency and retention.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: Mediation: Establishes and maintains employer-employee relationships that contribute to satisfactory productivity, motivation and moral in the workplace; creates and maintains a positive and effective alternative dispute resolution environment; and provides a quick, effective and responsive mediation of employment disputes. Mediates employment or workplace disputes as a precursor to other established appeal, grievance, or complaint procedures. Use applicable knowledge of procedural aspects and requirements of all related dispute resolution procedures. Provide accurate information to parties in dispute to ensure they are aware of all applicable complaint procedures. answer questions of substantive nature on mediation. Position will work with the Human Resources Assistant Director/Deputy Director on areas including staff needing mediation or requesting HR presence and guidance for supervisor/employee conversations. Provide written notification to the parties and conduct timely follow-up to assure commitments resulting from mediations are met. Conduct meetings, briefings and training sessions designated to educate employees on the mediation process and to encourage participation by employees and supervisors.

Administrative: Scheduling interviews and meetings, developing reports and recommendations, composing summaries or letters as part of progressive discipline or as a result of an investigation, complaint, etc. Assist Human Resources Assistant Director/Deputy Director with development of employee surveys and other HR surveys, as related to employee relations operations. Assist with signing off on Telework Agreements and Alternative Work Schedules for staff across the agency after conferring with supervision regarding the material being signed off on. Assist with development of policies and procedures related to Human Resources that may impact employee relations and other cross sections of the agency’s HR department. Establish self as a central point of contact for performance management, including assisting with online KLPM (Kansas Learning Management System) and coaching/assisting supervisors/staff regarding performance reviews and performance appeals. Special projects and other duties assigned by the Human Resources Assistant Director/Deputy Director and/or Leadership. Prepare written documentation (e.g., Verbal Counseling, Written Counseling, Letter of Reprimand and Terminations Letters.)

Qualifications

• Education:
  • High School, GED
• Licensing & Certification:
  • Valid Driver's License - Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State.
• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Two years of experience in planning, directing, organizing, managing or administering personnel or Human Resources functions. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in any field of study or one or more years in investigations
  • Customer service experience dealing with concerns preferably in face-to-face environment
  • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
  • Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
  • Knowledge of State employment process and/or experience recruiting
  • Experience in advising job applicants and employees of application/employment process
  • Experience performing personnel related issues
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Strong employee relations and interpersonal skills
  • Administrative experience in an office setting

Recruiter Contact Information

• Name: Hope Stover
• Email: hope.stover@ks.gov
• Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612

Job Application Process

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• Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
• Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
• Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.
• Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.

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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete

Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page

• Transcripts
• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application

• Resume
• 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 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.