The Kansas Department of Transportation is looking for a dependable, trainable leader with good communication skills to become part of our family!

KDOT is currently hiring a District Mentor - Coordinator for the District Office in Norton, Kansas. 

Job responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for visiting 90% of District construction projects, as a minimum, during the calendar year. Schedules construction site visits at the beginning of major operations. Checks project documentation to verify that the necessary information is being recorded, and it meets standards. Make follow-up visits as necessary to resolve recurring problems.
• Processes construction documents submitted by the Area offices such as Change-in-Plans. Reviews Requests for Approval of Sub-Contractors, Utility Agreements, Final Papers, and all other documents related to construction for correctness and compliance with contract specifications and KDOT headquarters directives.
• Administers all District highway permits. This requires meeting and providing assistance to petitioners and explaining regulations. Extensive technical engineering experience is required to ensure proposed work is in accordance with appropriate regulations.
• Serves as a member of statewide training team. Offers advice to improve construction inspection training based on observations made during project visits. Assists in developing training courses, both districts administered and statewide-administered courses.
• Meets with project inspectors, KDOT and consultant inspectors, during project visits to discuss the best practices approach to inspecting the ongoing construction work that they are currently responsible for. Provides guidelines as to where information for inspection is available.
• Confers with Area Construction Engineers regarding types of inspection (concrete pavement, traffic control, bridge deck, etc.) being performed in various offices during the construction season. Shares information with other Area Construction Engineers to provide exposure for inspectors from other offices that have not experienced particular types of inspections.
• Communicates construction activities and completes project visitation notes, as necessary on each construction project visited. Records information regarding inspection practices, inspector’s comments, and advice. Examines project records on a limited basis which includes but is not limited to – daily diaries and pay quantity records.

Compensation:

• Annual Salary Range:  $51,417.60 to $67,562.46
• Hourly Pay Range:  $24.72 to $37.48

Benefits:

• Work-Life Balance Programs
  • Paid Leave: Vacation, Holidays, Parental, Military, Sick, Funeral, and Jury Duty
  • Employee Assistance Program
    • For help managing daily life at no cost to you
  • Voluntary Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• 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
  • Personal Protection Equipment allowance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid on-th-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.
• Five years of experience performing contract inspection activities on KDOT projects is required.
• Experience working with KDOT construction contract documents, including the specification manual, special provision, construction manual and documentation manual.
• 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. 

Applications 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 # 223414 on the application form. Position closes November 3, 2026.