Pavement Design Leader - PCE II

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

• Job Posting closes: April 29, 2026

Kansas Department of Transportation

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About the Position:

• Who can apply: Anyone
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full/Part-time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans’ Preference Eligible: Yes
• Search Keywords: Topeka, Lawrence, Leavenworth, Olathe, Bonner Springs, Overland Park, Holton, Oskaloosa, Ottawa, Osage City, Eskridge, Alma, Wamego

Compensation:

• Annual Salary Range: $98,363.20 to $103,066.51
• Hourly Pay Range: $47.29 to $49.55

Employment Benefits:

• Work-Life Balance Programs:
  • Paid Leave: Vacation, Holidays, Parental, Military, Sick, Funeral and Jury Duty
  • Employee Assistance Program
    • For help managing daily life at no cost to you
  • Infant at Work Program
  • Voluntary Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• First-Day Coverage:
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vison Insurance
  • Tax Advantage Accounts: HSA, HRA, FSA with qualifying plans
• Life Insurance:
  • Employer paid basic group life
  • Optional group life insurance available at a reasonable cost.
• Retirement:
  • KPERS and Deferred Compensation
• Other Benefits:
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid on-the-job training programs.
  • Personal and Professional Development Opportunities
  • Employee discounts with the STAR Program
  • And more!

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Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

This Pavement Design Leader position is located in Topeka, at the Eisenhower State Office Building, and is within the Bureau of Road Design. This position develops improvements and updates to the KDOT Pavement Design Manual and other guide documents, supervises the Pavement Design Section, and may manage limited consultant design projects. They may also develop or oversee the development of plans for highway improvements.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Pavement Design: This work consists of administering KDOT policies and procedures regarding KDOT designed pavements. Assigns priority and coordinates utilization of engineering staff to conduct field pavement investigations and develop pavement recommendations, perform life cycle cost analysis, coordinate with District staff, and work with the surfacing selection committee to determine final surfacing design. Provides pavement technical assistance to the surfacing selection committee, KTA, and local governments.
• Administration: This work consists of administering KDOT policies and procedures in their application to assigned projects or the review and/or coordination of proposals by other agencies, consulting firms, or units of government. This includes the supervision/coordination of environmental actions regarding these projects, as well as being project manager for the location and design of assigned projects contracted to consulting engineering firms.
• Pavement Manual Composition: This work includes extensive pavement engineering knowledge and experience for researching source documents, for the writing, assembly, and coordination of the KDOT Pavement Design Manual.
• Consultation: Acts as a design consultant and assists staff in solving pavement design problems. Provides road design expertise for highway projects on a limited basis.
• Reviews: Reviews for pavement design decisions made in the development of plans. This includes existing pavement evaluations and pavement design decisions.
• Equipment Needs: Determines manpower and equipment needs necessary for the conduct of the activities of the Section. Submits recommendations and justifications for inclusion in the Department’s budget.

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Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Professional Engineering License recognized by the Kansas Board of Technical Professions.
• Six years of experience in engineering.
• Valid Driver’s License at time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a B.S. in Civil Engineering
• Good oral and accomplished written communication skills. Should possess a thorough knowledge of the policies, design criteria, and procedures used in developing highway plans.
• Considerable experience in the civil engineering field

Post-Offer/Pre-employment Requirements:

• 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. If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that 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: Kim Munoz
• Email: KDOT.HQ.JobApps@ks.gov
• Phone: (785) 296-8206

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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.

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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.

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