Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:
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Job Posting closes: September 3, 2026
Kansas Department of Transportation
KDOT’s mission is to provide a safe, reliable, innovative statewide transportation system that works for all Kansans today and in the future. Our employees are our most valuable resource. We depend on our employees and business partners to get the job done. KDOT strives to provide a work environment that motivates people and encourages them to be productive. KDOT is a great place to work, so come be part of our team!
Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9. KDOT does not provide sponsorships for this position.
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About the Position:
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Who can apply: Anyone
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Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
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Full/Part-time: Full-Time
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Regular/Temporary: Regular
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Work Schedule: Monday – Friday
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Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
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Veterans’ Preference Eligible: Yes
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Search Keywords: Lawrence, Leavenworth, Holton, Oskaloosa, Ottawa, Osage City, Eskridge, Alma, Wamego
Compensation:
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Base Annual Salary: $59,467.20
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Base Hourly Pay: $28.59
Employment Benefits:
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Work-Life Balance Programs:
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Paid Leave: Vacation, Holidays, Parental, Military, Sick, Funeral and Jury Duty
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Employee Assistance Program
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For help managing daily life at no cost to you
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Infant at Work Program
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Voluntary Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
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First-Day Coverage:
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Medical Insurance
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Dental Insurance
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Vison Insurance
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Tax Advantage Accounts: HSA, HRA, FSA with qualifying plans
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Life Insurance:
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Employer paid basic group life
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Optional group life insurance available at a reasonable cost.
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Retirement:
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KPERS and Deferred Compensation
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Other Benefits:
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Tuition reimbursement
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Paid on-the-job training programs.
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Personal and Professional Development Opportunities
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Employee discounts with the STAR Program
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And more!
Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…
Position Summary & Responsibilities:
Position Summary:
This Engineering Technician Specialist position is located in Topeka, KS and is within the Bureau of Traffic Engineering. This position serves as the permanent signing specialist within the Permanent Signing Unit, responsible for developing and reviewing permanent signing plans to ensure compliance with current policies, guidelines, standards, and engineering practices.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
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Develops, drafts, and details both preliminary and final plans for permanent signing based on current standards and practices for final review and approval by the Signing Engineer.
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Reviews plans prepared by others for conformance with current guidelines and standards and coordinates with Signing Engineer on any situation that does not fall within the standards and policies.
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Coordinates the development and updating of a Permanent Signing Design Notebook, Permanent Signing Inspection Handbook, and Standard State Highway Signs Book. Assists with the revision to the permanent signing standards and other appropriate drawings.
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Assists other KDOT Bureaus, consultants, district personnel, and any other entities concerned, in the preparation of permanent signing plans.
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Assists the Permanent Signing Engineer with research of signing requests and questions from the public.
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Investigates new developments in permanent signing materials and hardware installations to evaluate their feasibility for use in Kansas, under the general direction of the Permanent Signing Engineer.
View the full position description
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
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Five years of experience in engineering technical support.
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Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. Transcripts are required for education to be considered.
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Valid Driver’s License at time of appointment.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience in the use of CADD and computer applications.
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Familiarity with basic traffic signing principles.
Post-Offer/Pre-employment Requirements:
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This position is subject to pre-employment physical capacity testing. The selected candidate will be required to pass the screening as a condition of employment.
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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 [email protected]
Recruiter Contact Information:
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 Account Information” page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
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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 drafted and submitted applications on the Careers -> “My Job Applications” page.
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Check your email and the “My Job Notifications” page for written communications from the Recruiter.
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Email – sent to the Preferred email on the “My Account Information” page.
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Notifications – view the Careers -> “My Job Notifications” page.
Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: “How to Apply for a Job – Instructions” and “How to Search for a Job – Instructions"
Optional Documents for this Application to be Complete
Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page
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Transcripts (if substituting education for experience)
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DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application
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Resume (or choose existing if you have one)
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Cover Letter
Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: “How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents”
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 determined 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 scanned and 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 Ave, Suite 260
Topeka, KS 66612
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.
