The Kansas Department of Transportation is seeking a detail-oriented professional to play a key role in supporting the administrative and financial functions that keep transportation services running efficiently across Northwest Kansas. 

KDOT is currently hiring a Senior Administrative Assistant for the District Three Office in Norton, Kansas.

Job responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Review and process District utility and Shop invoices and prepare vouchers to process payments.
• Compile data and prepare employee reimbursement reports. Review payments for compliance with Department of Administration and KDOT travel regulations, allowances, coding, reduction rates, mileage rates, distance charts, and mathematical accuracy.
• Prepare District credit card vouchers weekly and track incoming receipts.
• Maintain records and files for the fiscal department and file original paperwork accordingly.
• Process and track all incoming checks and tracking through final approvals. 
• Make travel and lodging arrangements for the District complex.
• Responsible for all noxious weed spraying contracts for the District, following process instructions.
• Perform varied and numerous related administrative duties in connection with the operation of the District Three HQ Office.

Compensation:

• Annual Salary Range:  $34,444.80 - $35,214.40
• Hourly Pay Range:  $16.56 - $16.93

Benefits:

• Work-Life Balance Programs
  • Paid Leave: Vacation, Holidays, Parental, Military, Sick, Funeral, and Jury Duty
  • Employee Assistance Program
    • For help managing daily life
  • Infant at Work Program
  • Voluntary Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• First-Day Coverage
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Tax Advantage Accounts: HSA, HRA, FSA with qualifying plans
• Life Insurance
  • Employer paid basic group life
  • Option group life insurance available at a reasonable cost
• Retirement
  • KPERS and Deferred Compensation
• Other Benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid on-the-job training programs
  • Personal and Professional Development Opportunities
  • Employee discounts with the STAR program
  • And more!

Minimum Qualifications:

• One year of experience in general office, clerical or administrative support work. 
• Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. Transcripts are required for education to be considered.
• Valid Driver’s License at time of appointment. 

Post-Offer/Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate required in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. Each applicant (even non-residents) who is selected for a State of Kansas job vacancy must apply for a Tax Clearance Certificate within 10 days from the date of the offer letter by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's (KDOR) website at www.kdor.ks.gov/apps/taxclearance/Default.aspx . 
  If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact KDOR at (785) 296-3199 or by email at kdor_specialprojects@ks.gov

KDOT works to foster diversity and looks forward to applications from all qualified applicants.

Application may be completed on: jobs.ks.gov

Paper forms are available at any KDOT office and may be sent to Kansas Department of Transportation, P.O. Box 350, Norton, KS 67654. Indicate Requisition # 221034 on the application form. Position closes May 27, 2026.