Need a pay boost for the holidays? These Kansas state jobs offer a salary of at least $73K
As of September, the unemployment rate in Kansas currently sits at 2.8%, up just slightly from the month prior.
Searching for a job can be a daunting task, but public sector employment may offer security and strong benefits. If you’re a Kansan looking for a job, you might consider perusing the state’s job portal.
Across Kansas, the state government has 749 jobs open as of Wednesday. Of all Kansas counties, Shawnee has the most openings with 252. Pawnee County has the second most, with 44 jobs posted, while Miami County has 40.
Sedgwick County currently has 25 state jobs listed on the portal.
We put together a list of five jobs paying more than $70,000 a year across the state of Kansas to give you an idea of what the state is hiring for. All salaries listed are dependent on experience and education.
Land Surveyor II
Location: Finney County
Agency: Kansas Department of Transportation
Pay: $79,029 to $84,926.40
Description: This person will be based at the District Six headquarters office in Garden City and will locate, establish and/or relocate section corners, property corners and KDOT right-of-way.
They will also review deeds and plans relating to projects sites and more.
Information Security Officer
Location: Shawnee County
Agency: Kansas Public Employees Retirement System
Pay: $94,600 to $142,000
Description: This person will work with information technology and business leadership in their role monitoring and maintaining information security as needed. Responsibilities include risk assessment and management, policy enforcement and development, security incident reporting and more.
Aging Commissioner
Location: Shawnee County
Agency: Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services
Pay: Up to $90,000
Description: This position will administer several programs dedicated to supporting the aging population via grants and contracts of state funds. The programs include the Older Americans Act and the Senior Care Act.
This person will have several other responsibilities, including monitoring the commission’s budget, promoting programs, monitoring regulations of senior programs and more.
Area Engineer
Location: Cloud County
Agency: Kansas Department of Transportation
Pay: $93,642.40 to $97,230
Description: Representing KDOT, this person will be in charge of managing steps of maintenance and construction, as well as personnel matters in their assigned area.
Construction Engineer Associate
Location: Marion County
Agency: Kansas Department of Transportation
Pay: $73,320
Description: Located in KDOT’s Second District, this person would provide guidance regarding highway construction and other related projects, including supervising other workers and engineers.
The individual would have to be available to work nights and weekends.
