Job Description

Agency Information: Kansas Department of Labor

The Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) assists in the prevention of economic insecurity through unemployment insurance and workers compensation, by providing a fair and efficient venue to exercise employer and employee rights, and by helping employers promote a safe work environment for their employees. This facilitates compliance with labor laws while enabling advancement of the economic well-being of the citizens of Kansas.

At KDOL, our employees are our most valuable resource. We encourage our employees to grow and advance by participating in job shadowing/training opportunities within KDOL. We value work-life balance and offer flexible schedules and telework opportunities.

As a quickly growing agency, we are always looking for passionate, talented and creative people to join our team. If you’re looking for a challenge that will lead you to the next level of your career, you’ve found the right place. Come grow with us!

Learn more @ dol.ks.gov

About the Position

Who can apply: Open to all who meet minimum qualifications

Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

Veteran and/or Disability Preference Eligible: Yes. See below for description.

Office Location: Onsite, Topeka.

Application Due: Sunday, March 29, 2026

Compensation: Competitive pay based on experience and education.

Employment Benefits:

• First day of employment coverage under the State’s comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage and dental plan.
• Additional voluntary options including vision, hospital indemnity, accident and critical illness insurance plans and flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• We celebrate employee appreciation and host socializing events

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

Position Summary & Responsibilities : Training Coordinator (Staff Development Specialist)

This newly created position offers a rare opportunity to build and lead agency-wide training, compliance, and professional development initiatives from the ground up. The role calls for a strategic, mission-driven leader to define how the workforce learns, develops, and meets evolving state and federal requirements.

As a high-impact position, it will oversee critical programs that support employee growth, ensure regulatory compliance, and enhance overall organizational performance. Collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders will be key in building a cohesive, effective learning culture that strengthens the agency’s public service mission.

An ideal opportunity for a results-oriented professional ready to lead meaningful, agency-wide transformation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the agency’s mandatory and developmental training programs
• Coordinate compliance for new hire and annual training through KLPM and other tracking tools
• Evaluate and update existing curricula based on employee feedback and performance outcomes
• Ensure training content aligns with applicable state and federal regulations
• Develop and recommend policy improvements for leadership and management training initiatives
• Build collaborative networks with training leaders across the state to enhance program effectiveness
• Provide performance consultation services to managers, helping identify the right solutions for staff development needs

Core Competencies:

• Strong experience managing enterprise-wide training and compliance programs
• Proven ability to track and report on mandatory training requirements across an organization
• Deep understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design, and performance consulting
• Familiarity with learning management systems (especially KLPM or equivalents) and online curricula development
• Skilled in evaluating training impact through performance data and participant feedback
• Experience with regulatory compliance related to employee education and workforce development
• Strong project management and delegation capabilities for overseeing large-scale or complex training initiatives
• Collaborative approach to building partnerships across departments and government agencies
• Demonstrated policy development experience specific to training, supervisory development, and leadership programs

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in training and development of training materials and presentations. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Education, Organizational Development, Public Administration, or related field
• Experience designing and implementing training programs within a government, public sector, or large organizational environment
• Master’s degree or certification in instructional design, ATD Certification (CPTD or APTD), SHRM-CP/SCP, or similar
• Familiarity with state or federal training compliance requirements
• Hands-on experience coordinating and evaluating major learning events (e.g., forums, certification programs)

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Pre-Employment Background screening
• State of Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate. The successful applicant (even non-residents) must obtain a valid Kansas Certificate of Tax Clearance by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's website within 10 days of the date the applicant has been offered the employment position. A Tax Clearance is a comprehensive tax account review to determine and ensure that an individual's account is compliant with all primary Kansas Tax Laws. A Tax Clearance expires every 90 days. This is in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact (785) 296-3199. Visit the Tax Clearance site for more information on and where to obtain this Kansas Department of Revenue document.

Contact Information:

Name : Pamela Hann

Email: KDOL.HumanResources@ks.gov

Mailing Address: 401 SW Topeka Blvd., Topeka, KS 66603

Job Application Process:

• First Sign in or register as a New User.
• 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.

Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov : “How to Apply for a Job – Instructions” and “How to Search for a Job – Instructions"

Required Documents for this Application to be Complete

Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page

• Résumé
• Cover Letter
• DD FM 214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: “How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents”

Preference Eligibility:

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.

Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference

How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference

2024 Senate Bill 333 creates an employment preference for qualified job applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities when applying for state jobs. The preference is available to individuals who are not currently working for the State of Kansas who apply for a State job, as well as to current State employees who apply for a different job or promotion.

Learn more about claiming Disability 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 either by fax, email or post office mail as indicated:

These documents should be sent by fax to (785) 296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed or delivered in-person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Docking State Office Building
915 SW Harrison St Suite 260
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.

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