The Kansas Department of Transportation is looking for dependable, trainable, team players with good communication skills to become part of our family.

KDOT is currently hiring an Administrative Specialist in Hays.

This position provides direct support to the Area Engineer, supervisors, and employees in the Area by providing guidance on personnel, payroll, and benefit issues.

 Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following

• Generating purchase orders and processing payment vouchers for the area.
• Data entry, consumable supplies  
• Credit card processing.
• Payroll auditing and reporting
• New Hire on Boarding process and forms.

• Constant daily contact with employees and staff in the Area regarding their benefits, employee relation issues, etc., while maintaining confidentiality.
• First level of contact for the public, vendors, KDOT personnel, law enforcement and other state agencies concerning various issues including road information, highway permits, employment applications, policies, and procedures

A valid driver’s license is required at the time of hire.  

The position is subject to pre-employment testing. 

Benefits:

• Annual $340 Personal Protection Equipment allowance
• Paid Vacation Leave & Paid Sick Leave & Paid State Holidays
• Group health, dental, vision (first day coverage)
• Basic Life Insurance provided by the State/Optional Group Life Insurance at a reasonable cost.
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs
• On-the-job training programs
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Educational Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program

KDOT works to foster diversity and looks forward to applications from all qualified applicants.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.   

Application may be completed on-line at https://admin.ks.gov/offices/personnel-services/jobs

 Submit on-line forms to KDOT.Dist3.JobApps@ks.gov. 

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 Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance (ks.gov).If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact KDOR at (785)296-3199 or by email at kdor_specialprojects@ks.gov. 

Paper applications are available at any KDOT office and may be sent to Kansas Department of Transportation, P.O. Box 350, Norton, KS 67654.  Indicate Requisition# 206520 on the application form.   Position closes Aug. 4th.2027