Agency Information: The mission of the Kansas Board of Cosmetology is to protect the health and safety of consumers by licensing and providing oversite to all of the cosmetology, body art, and tanning professions.
About the Position
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Who can apply: Anyone currently residing in Johnson County or closely surrounding area
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Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
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Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time
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Work Schedule: 40 hours per week
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Regular/Temporary: Regular
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Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
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Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
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Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Compensation:
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Hourly Pay Range: $18.72 - $21.35
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Employment Benefits:
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Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
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Sick & Vacation leave
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Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
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Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
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Fitness Centers in select locations
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Employee discounts with the STAR Program
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Retirement and deferred compensation programs
Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information
Position Description:
The Kansas Board of Cosmetology is seeking a full-time facility inspector to conduct inspections in Region 4. The candidate for this position preferably will reside within Johnson County.
The Facility Inspector will travel daily to conduct on-site inspections of facilities to determine compliance with the Kansas Board of Cosmetology laws and regulations and Kansas Department of Health and Environment health and sanitation regulations. Facilities regulated by the Board include:
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Cosmetology, esthetic, nail technology and electrology facilities;
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Cosmetology, esthetic and nail technology schools;
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Cosmetic tattoo, tattoo, and body piercing facilities; and Tanning facilities
Job Responsibilities:
Inspections
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Conducts an annual inspection of all facilities located within the region.
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Conducts new facility inspections.
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Conducts complaint inspections to investigate alleged violations.
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Conducts follow-up inspections for facilities with excessive health and sanitation violations, licensure law violations and expired licenses to determine compliance.
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Explains legal requirements to licensees, facility owners and consumers.
Reports
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Prepares complete and accurate inspection reports for each facility inspection.
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Interviews witnesses and collects evidence.
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Documents all witness interviews, facts, observations and findings of violations for Board review.
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Drafts factually based investigation reports to document violations.
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Prepares detailed, grammatically correct, proofed and edited reports prior to submission.
Hearings
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Testifies at hearings conducted in accordance with the Kansas Administrative Procedure Act and Kansas Judicial Review Act regarding observations and evidence gathered in the course of inspections and investigations.
Education
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Provides educational seminars as requested or required for students, practitioners and facility owners on how to achieve compliance with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment health and sanitation regulations.
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Assist in the development of programs and initiatives to improve voluntary compliance by licensees and to educate the consuming public.
Administrative
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Schedules appointments with facility owners/managers to conduct new facility inspections.
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Exercises independent initiative, within the scope of job duties, in the performance of daily inspection responsibilities.
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Submits inspection reports, investigative reports and weekly report of inspection activity to supervisor for review and feedback.
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Answers general inquiries for licensees and the public as needed.
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Submits daily travel documentation to appropriate staff.
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Uses Microsoft Excel to plan daily travel route.
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Uses Microsoft Excel and Word to prepare investigative reports and administrative paperwork.
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Attends monthly staff and inspector meetings.
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Recommends changes to existing laws and regulations to the Board.
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Operates and maintains assigned state vehicle within defined parameters.
Customer Service
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Maintains cooperative working relationships with licensees, co-workers and consuming public; responds to agitated, angry or otherwise upset individuals in a professional manner.
Additional Duties
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Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to the position at any time. The position description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee(s) holding this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by their supervisor.
Minimum Requirements
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Two years’ experience in one or more of the following areas:
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Regulatory compliance
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Conducting investigations
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Conducting inspections
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Law enforcement
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Legal assistant or paralegal
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KBOC Licensure
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Two years’ experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook;
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Ability to work in a completely electronic environment, including mobile inspection completion and access to highspeed internet;
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Valid Kansas driver's license.
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High School Diploma or GED;
Preferred Qualifications
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Current resident of Johnson County or closely surrounding area
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Post-secondary education preferred
Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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Skilled in reading, writing, grammar and basic math;
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Ability to work in a completely electronic environment, including mobile inspection completion and access to highspeed internet;
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Ability to learn and apply the Kansas Board of Cosmetology statutes and regulations governing cosmetology practitioners and establishments; body art practitioners and establishments and tanning facilities during an inspection.
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Ability to learn and apply the Kansas Department of Health and Environment infection control regulations governing cosmetology establishments and tanning facilities during an inspection.
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Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with licensees and consuming public; respond to agitated, angry or otherwise upset individuals in a professional manner
Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law. Please be encouraged if you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions
Recruiter Contact Information:
Name: Sarah Aasen
Email: [email protected]
Job Application Process:
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First Sign in or register as a New User.
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Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
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Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page.
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Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.
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Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.
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Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
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Email – sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page
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Notifications – view the Careers> My Job Notifications page
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Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page
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DD FM 214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application
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Resume
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Letter of Interest / Cover Letter
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
Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring 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. These documents should be emailed to [email protected], or can be mailed/delivered in person to:
ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Docking State Office Building
915 SW Harrison Street, 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.
