The Kansas Department of Transportation is seeking a collaborative leader who can manage people, budgets, and resources while keeping District 3 running efficiently.  

KDOT is currently hiring a District Office Manager for the District Three Office.

Job responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Provides leadership and oversight to District managers and employees for efficient fiscal operations within all subprograms of the District. Responsible for development and oversight of all subprograms of the District budget.
• Oversees procurement functions to complete the timely purchase and receipt of goods and services needed by all District staff. Complies with State, Agency, and District policies and procedures for procurement and accounts for proper fund disbursement in accordance with Agency directives and State and Agency policies and procedures.
• Oversees District inventory management for all levels of the District operation. This includes consumable inventory such as fuel, aggregates, sand/salt, equipment parts, etc.
• Provides leadership and guidance so that all offices follow Agency inventory policies and procedures and responsible for meeting Agency inventory reporting requirements.
• Provides insight into the planning, budgeting, and implementation of information technology (hardware, software, training, etc.) to support District users.
• Provides direct supervision to designated District employees.
• Provides indirect, functional leadership for all area administrative staff and operations.

Compensation:

• Annual Salary Range:  $51,417.60 - $61,739.19
• Hourly Pay Range:  $24.72 - $29.68

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: 

• Two years of experience in providing direction necessary to implement the objectives of an agency, program, or organizational unit. 
• 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 # 221882 on the application form. Position closes: July 22, 2026.