Director of Office of Broadband Development
Apply NowCompany: State of Kansas
Location: Shawnee, KS 66216
Description:
Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:
An application, rsum and tax clearance certificate all must be submitted to be considered for this position. The Department of Commerce participates in the E-Verify program.
Position Description
Agency: Department of Commerce
As the state's lead economic development agency, the Kansas Department of Commerce strives to empower individuals, businesses and communities to achieve prosperity in Kansas. Commerce accomplishes its mission by developing relationships with corporations, site location consultants and stakeholders in Kansas, the nation and world. Our strong partnerships allow us to help create an environment for existing Kansas businesses to grow and foster an innovative, competitive landscape for new businesses. Through Commerce's project successes, Kansas in 2021 was awarded Area Development Magazine's prestigious Gold Shovel award and was named Site Selection Magazine's Best Business Climate in the West North Central region of the United States.
Learn more at kansascommerce.gov
About the Position:
Who can apply: Open to all
Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00a - 5:00p
Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Compensation:
Salary: $145,000.00 to $159,000.00 annually
*Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.
Position Summary & Responsibilities:
Position Summary:
In 2020, Governor Kelly established the Office of Broadband Development. This high-profile position reports to the agency's Chief of Staff and has responsibilities that include:
Minimum Qualifications :
Additional relevant education can substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications :
Name : Angie Krahe
Email
Phone
Mailing Address : 1000 SW Jackson; Suite 100, Topeka, KS 66612
Required Documents for this Application to be Complete:
On your Careers - My Job Applications page, verify these documents are present and valid. Upload or delete and replace if needed:
* DD FM 214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)
Inside this job's Job Application, upload these documents:
* Rsum
* Cover Letter
Job Application Process:
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
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.
An application, rsum and tax clearance certificate all must be submitted to be considered for this position. The Department of Commerce participates in the E-Verify program.
Position Description
Agency: Department of Commerce
As the state's lead economic development agency, the Kansas Department of Commerce strives to empower individuals, businesses and communities to achieve prosperity in Kansas. Commerce accomplishes its mission by developing relationships with corporations, site location consultants and stakeholders in Kansas, the nation and world. Our strong partnerships allow us to help create an environment for existing Kansas businesses to grow and foster an innovative, competitive landscape for new businesses. Through Commerce's project successes, Kansas in 2021 was awarded Area Development Magazine's prestigious Gold Shovel award and was named Site Selection Magazine's Best Business Climate in the West North Central region of the United States.
Learn more at kansascommerce.gov
About the Position:
Who can apply: Open to all
Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00a - 5:00p
Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Compensation:
Salary: $145,000.00 to $159,000.00 annually
*Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.
Position Summary & Responsibilities:
Position Summary:
In 2020, Governor Kelly established the Office of Broadband Development. This high-profile position reports to the agency's Chief of Staff and has responsibilities that include:
- Ensuring broadband programs are efficiently and effectively implemented and managed to deliver high impact across the state
- Develop strategies to pursue funding opportunities outside of state government
- Develop long-term strategies that advance the Office of Broadband Development. Among other responsibilities, the Director will lead all state broadband initiatives with engagement from internal and external stakeholders, including administration leadership, legislators and other interested parties.
- Identify innovative strategies to address increased adoption, digital literacy, economic development and robust infrastructure, especially through relationships in the private and nonprofit sectors.
- Provide stakeholder management and outreach to service providers, legislators, state agencies and other invested stakeholders
- Serve as primary spokesperson to local, regional and statewide media regarding the state's broadband programs.
- Provide guidance and solutions for the evolving broadband landscape.
- Work with the administration and agency leadership to develop legislative proposals related to broadband. Provide testimony to the legislature on broadband initiatives.
- Assess current programs and challenges in the industry and make recommendations for program improvements and development of new opportunities.
- Support local and regional stakeholders by providing consultation on local broadband strategies and initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications :
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in a field of study related to the work duties (computer science, business administration, communications, etc.)
- 5-7 years of professional experience, a portion of which include leading a large technology or telecommunications organization or leading a community relations and economic development organization.
- Five or more years of executive experience in leading cross-functional teams and enterprise wide programs, operating and influencing effectively across the organization.
- Proven success in communicating opportunities and challenges to a broad range of stakeholders.
- Can demonstrate a collaborative approach to leadership and ability to influence and work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful broadband implementation
Additional relevant education can substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications :
- Experience that demonstrates strong leadership skills with expertise in broadband deployment, industry issues, and technology
- Post-graduate degree from an accredited university in technology, public affairs, or another relevant field
Name : Angie Krahe
Phone
Mailing Address : 1000 SW Jackson; Suite 100, Topeka, KS 66612
Required Documents for this Application to be Complete:
On your Careers - My Job Applications page, verify these documents are present and valid. Upload or delete and replace if needed:
* DD FM 214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)
Inside this job's Job Application, upload these documents:
* Rsum
* Cover Letter
Job Application Process:
- Sign in to your existing account or Register for a new account.
- Review and complete your contact information on the My Contact Information page.
- Upload documents listed in the Required Documents section of this job posting to the appropriate location.
- Complete and Submit your application.
- Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
- Email - the email listed on the Careers>My Contact Information page.
- Notifications - view the Careers>My Job Notifications page
- 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 (designated by the Governor annually)
- Employee discounts with the STAR Program
- Retirement and deferred compensation programs
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
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.