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Job description
Publications Writer
Job Opening ID #: 209517
Location: Topeka/Shawnee County
Job Posting Closes: 07/27/2023
Kansas Highway Patrol www.KHPJobs.org
About the Position:
- Who can apply: Anyone (External)
- Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
- Full/Part-time: Full-Time
- Work Schedule: 8:00am – 5:00pm
- Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
- Veteran’s Preference Eligible: No
Compensation:
- Hourly Pay Range: $18.26 – $19.65
Note: Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.
Position Summary & Responsibilities:
- Website - Combine efforts with the Media Department to analyze the KHP's website design, appearance, content, and maintenance. Basic knowledge of HTML coding language is needed. Assists the Media Department with researching current web design trends to ensure the agency's website remains current.
- Researches, writes and edits special projects for agency senior staff and members of other state agencies, when assigned. Projects such as grant proposals, correspondence and research projects on controversial topics are presented to members of the Patrol, local, state and federal governmental bodies and the general public to inform and/or persuade various audiences. This involves internet and library research, interviews and statistical analysis writing. Researches, writes and edits press/news releases, website features, agency pamphlets, brochures, columns and articles, as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or senior staff member, while meeting publication deadlines in order to educate and/or persuade various audiences.
- Selects, researches and writes articles for the agency monthly bulletin on traffic safety, germane current events and law enforcement topics, when assigned. Decodes complex or technical information for readers on laws and judicial decisions, policies and safety information. Ghostwrites columns as needed. Assists KHP Media Department with reviewing articles that are submitted for the monthly bulletin and assists direct supervisor with making the decision on what is accepted or rejected for publication, when assigned.
- Graphic Design - Collaborates with the Media Department in conceptualizing and designing the layouts of agency graphics, photographs, brochures, handouts, reference materials, maps, and displays. Assists the Media Department with creating custom artwork and logos for printed materials. Assists the Media Department with researching, planning, and coordinating new graphic design ideas and materials. Participates in idea creation to develop concepts, intended audiences, content, and format for projects. Uses various software programs to assist with editing and revising projects.
- Assists the Senior Administrative Assistant with providing coverage to the General Headquarter's (GHQ) front desk, during normal operational hours. Answers, redirects and/or forwards phone calls, relays messages, provides general information to the public, and monitors visitors and bystanders who enter the GHQ building. Assists and allows authorized persons and employees to enter controlled access areas of the building. Immediately reports suspicious activities and/or behavior to immediate supervisor or other uniformed staff member of the Patrol. Accepts mail and packages from reliable and known delivery/mail services and notifies the appropriate person of the delivery when necessary.
- Plans, organizes and schedules events for Public and Governmental Affairs when assigned. This involves working with agency leaders and personnel, state officials, and outside organizations on matters and events relating to the Patrol.
For a full position description email request to [email protected] , please include the Job ID #.
Qualifications:
Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Licensing & Certification: Valid Driver’s License.
Necessary Special Requirements: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to communicate effectively verbally in person and on the telephone and in writing with fellow employees and the general public. Demonstrated excellent written communication using correct grammar, sentence structure, and spelling. Ability to listen, comprehend and respond to fellow employees and the general public via telephone or in person. Ability to multi-task. Must possess computer skills with knowledge of publishing programs and Windows and Excel programs. Knowledgeable of agency business, policies, procedures and the ability to think conceptually. Demonstrated excellent written & oral professional communication using correct grammar, sentence structure and spelling. Proficient in social and other media, Word, Excel Adobe and Power DMS.
One year of experience in composing complex technical reports, articles or manuscripts.
Preferred Qualifications: Formal training and/or experience with computer programs and applications associated with social media and/or publishing.
Proficiency with Windows based systems, SMaRT, PowerDMS, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word programs. Proficiency with publications programs. Proficient in social media applications and platforms.
Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: Must submit to and pass a thorough background check including fingerprints.
Ability to sit, walk, stand, stretch, twist, reach out with body, arms and legs; listen, comprehend, respond, speak clearly and concisely in person and on the telephone; repeatedly bend, stoop, lift lightweight materials up to 40 lbs, sit for long periods of time, move in confined areas, and perform repetitive motions with one or more extremity.
Work requires light physical exertion. Physical activities such as handling lightweight or easily moved items such as file folders, boxed office supplies can be expected. Exposure to a noisy atmosphere can also be expected due to office equipment / machines. Stress related to voluminous nature of the work and meeting extremely short deadlines. Discomfort and eye strain from extensive computer use.
Persons applying for positions with KHP will be subject to background investigation, fingerprints, and/or drug screening.
Recruiter Contact Information:
- Name: Captain Candice Breshears
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone Number: 785-296-6800
Required documents for this application to be complete:
On the Careers - My Job Applications page, verify these documents are present and valid. Upload or delete and upload new if needed:
- State of Kansas Online Application
- Transcripts
- DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
Inside this job’s Job Application, upload these documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter (optional)
Job Application Process
- Sign into your existing account or Register for a new one to apply.
- Complete or review your contact information on the My Contact Information page.
- Upload documents listed in the Required Documents section of the job posting to the appropriate location.
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
To assist in completing your application, please see helpful links below:
- Instructions:
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- Application
- Frequently Asked Questions
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 recruiter.
Employment Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
- Sick & Vacation leave
- Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
- Paid State Holidays
- Fitness Centers in select locations
- Employee discounts with the STAR Program
- Retirement and deferred compensation programs
- Kansas Highway Patrol has both KPERS and KP&F eligible positions. If you have retired, you will have a waiting period before you can go back to work for a KPERS/ KP&F employer.
Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…
