Qureos Mentor

Kansas Turnpike Authority

<div>Definition and Examples of Work
<ul><li>Maintains dependable attendance and punctuality.</li><li>
Maintains strict confidentiality on KTA matters.</li><li>
Adheres to KTA policies, state ethics rules, and confidentiality requirements.</li><li>
Exercise discretion in all internal and external communications related to KTA legal matters.</li><li>
Maintains an understanding of legal and KTA policies and procedures.</li><li>
Ensures compliance with Kansas Open Records Act (KORA) and other applicable laws when handling KTA records and confidential information.</li><li>
Independently prioritizes tasks and completes them under time constraints.</li><li>
Uses a computer and software to maintain records, prepare documents and reports.</li><li>
Assists General Counsel and coordinates with KTA employees to schedule, gather, produce, and track KTA responses to record requests, including responses to subpoenas, court orders, warrants and Kansas Open Records Act requests.</li><li>
Organize and maintain calendar system to ensure all requests are fulfilled in timely manner.</li><li>
Screens telephone calls and records messages.</li><li>
Assists in preparing, proofreading, and formatting contracts, reports and correspondence.</li><li>
Reads and organizes all incoming mail and email. Ensures that outgoing mail and email is timely delivered. If necessary, routes mail to specific delivery service and follows up on timely delivery.</li><li>
Schedules and maintains General Counsel calendar and deadline reminder systems.</li><li>
Organizes and maintains General Counsel task lists to ensure timely completion of projects.</li><li>
Maintains and files KTA contracts utilizing KTA software.</li><li>
Works closely with General Counsel, other KTA staff members, KTA partners and KTA customers.</li><li>
Performs tasks as assigned concerning the new KTA administrative building, including ensuring contracted services are being performed as required.</li><li>
Coordinates and ensures arrangements for meeting rooms are prepared for board meetings and other employee training, such as coordinating catering and technology needs.</li><li>
Perform and report on special projects and tasks as assigned.</li></ul>
Latitude and Impact of Position
This position works independently and as part of a team, including providing input and problem solving with General Counsel and others to complete tasks. Negotiation and persuasion are used with internal and external customers and vendors. Decision making is typically done independently in regard to decisions affecting the individual, department, and organizational work tasks. Successful completion of job tasks impacts internal systems and processes, customer satisfaction, external company image, General Counsel reputation, and organizational liability risks.
Work Environment
The work environment described here is representative of the general work environment for the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<ul><li>
Primarily works in a general office environment using computers, electronic devices, and related office equipment.</li></ul>
QUALIFICATION
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
<ul><li>Administrative skills</li><li>
Strong written and oral communication skills</li><li>
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity.</li><li>
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy with deadlines.</li><li>
Typing skills</li><li>
Interpersonal skills</li><li>
Problem-solving skills</li><li>
Decision-making skills</li><li>
Phone skills</li><li>
Computer skills (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)</li></ul>
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
<ul><li>College degree or paralegal / legal assistant certification preferred.</li></ul>
Required Education and Experience<ul><li>
High school diploma or equivalent.</li></ul>
Certification, License, Registration
<ul><li>Valid Kansas driver's license and a good driving record.</li></ul>
Physical requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<ul><li>
Ability to sit (or stand) for long periods of time (continuous)</li><li>
Must be able to visualize computer screen (frequently)</li><li>
Must be able to speak with and hear others (continuous)</li><li>
Must be able to adjust focus, identify and distinguish colors and/or shapes and see up close (frequently)</li><li>
Occasionally uses peripheral vision, depth perception, and must see at a distance.</li><li>
Must occasionally distinguish between sound tones.</li><li>
Must lift, reach, carry, push, or pull weight up to 40 pounds regularly.</li><li>
Must be able to reach overhead, retrieve items from shelves of up to 8ft in height.</li></ul>
Other Requirements
<ul><li>Must be available to work hours outside of normal business hours as needed.</li></ul></div>

Legal Assistant / Office Manager

<div>Definition and Examples of Work
<ul><li>Operates trucks, tractors, rollers, tractor mowers, and other pieces of equipment in the maintenance and repair of roads and landscape.</li><li>
Operates a motor grader in digging and opening ditches, grading shoulders and slopes, and other rough grading.</li><li>
Operates bulldozer in clearing right of way, backfilling, and performing other grading or moving work.</li><li>
Operates a motor roller in rolling newly constructed or resurfaced roads, and in packing down base for surfacing material.</li><li>
Operates a distributor on new construction or on resurfacing projects.</li><li>
Operates smaller bulldozers and tractors in leveling and maintenance of landscapes, cuts grass and repairs fences.</li><li>
Operates front end loader and loads materials and performs minor maintenance and repair work on equipment.</li><li>
Performs manual labor such as loading and unloading materials, cleaning ditches and culverts, shoveling snow, building and repairing fence and cleaning walks, related to the operation of equipment.</li><li>
Removes animal remains from roadway.
</li><li>Additional duties may be assigned as business needs require.</li><li>
Responsible for inspecting and servicing vehicles/equipment to ensure safe operation.</li></ul>
Latitude and Impact of Position
This position works independently and as part of a team, including providing input and problem solving with others to complete tasks. Decision making is typically done in conjunction with others. Successful completion of job tasks impacts operating costs, internal system, customer satisfaction, external company image/liability.
Work Environment
The work environment described here is representative of the general work environment for the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<ul><li>
Primarily works in outdoor environment, with occasional work in shop/warehouse environment. Frequent driving between work sites is required.</li><li>
Works outdoors in all weather conditions with exposure to highway traffic high heat, cold, wind, dust, high humidity (continuous).</li><li>
May frequently be exposed to moderate to loud noise, fumes, airborne particles, and chemicals; occasional exposure to chemicals.</li><li>
May occasionally work in confined, enclosed spaces, underground or elevated above the ground.</li><li>
May work in adverse weather conditions, such as icy and snowy conditions, for extended periods of time.</li><li>
Requires use of personal protective equipment as needed.</li></ul>
QUALIFICATION
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
<ul><li>Knowledge of traffic regulations and practices followed in care and safe operation of trucks and light construction equipment.</li><li>
Knowledge of general practices in care and safe operation of construction and maintenance equipment.</li><li>
Knowledge of principles of operation of motorized equipment sufficient to detect defective operation.</li><li>
Knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to operation of equipment upon highways.</li><li>
Ability to service a motorized vehicle or equipment and to make minor running repairs.</li><li>
Ability to perform manual labor related to the operation of motorized equipment.</li><li>
Ability to operate various tools and equipment including hand and power tools, front end loader, skid steer, motor grader, dump truck, bulldozer etc.</li><li>
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instruction.</li><li>
Problem solving ability.</li><li>
Ability to work well with others.</li></ul>
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
<ul><li>Heavy equipment experience.</li><li>
Knowledge of equipment maintenance.</li><li>
Welding</li><li>
Independent problem solving.</li></ul>
Required Education and Experience<ul><li>
High school diploma or equivalent.</li><li>
Experience in the operation of trucks and light automotive equipment used in construction and maintenance work.</li><li>
Silica course.</li><li>
Required OSHA training.</li></ul>
Certification, License, Registration
<ul><li>CDL Class A with tanker endorsement and air brakes</li><li>
CPR training</li><li>
Defensive driving</li><li>
OSHA classes</li></ul>
Physical requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<ul><li>
Requires frequent movement including standing, walking, bending, twisting, turning, kneeling, and squatting.</li><li>
May occasionally reach overhead or climbs or balances on stairs or ladders.</li><li>
Must listen and hear people and equipment sounds (continuous)</li><li>
Uses hands to touch, handle or feel and requires repetitive gripping, grasping, pinching or squeezing (continuous)</li><li>
Use vibratory tools (occasional)</li><li>
Must use sense of taste or smell (occasional)</li><li>
Lifts, carries, pushes or pulls weight up to 50 pounds (frequent)</li><li>
Lifts, carries, pushes or pulls weight up to 100 pounds (occasional)</li><li>
Must see up close and at a distance, adjust focus, identify and distinguish colors or shapes, and use peripheral and depth perception (continuous)</li><li>
Must distinguish sound tones (continuous)</li></ul>
Other Requirements
<ul><li>Frequent daily travel along the turnpike.</li><li>
Overtime</li><li>
On call 24/7/365.</li><li>
On call for snow/ice removal.</li></ul></div>

Highway Maintenance Worker

<div>Definition and Examples of Work<ul><li>
Maintains records of all current job applicants and posting notices and maintains records of all job vacancies.</li><li>
Performs new hire onboarding and employee data entry.</li><li>
Performs data entry and makes changes to the employee benefits records related to status changes, new hires, and terminations.</li><li>
Assists in preparation of reports required by state and federal government agencies on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.</li><li>
Assists in preparation, filing and keeping accurate records.</li><li>
Helps coordinate and prepares for employee events such as service awards, annual events, holiday events, etc.</li><li>
Maintains employment files for KTA employees.</li><li>
Prepares and sends COBRA information to employees.</li><li>
Assists with employee policy updates and posting to iKTA.</li><li>
Addresses employee supervisory questions related to employment policies, benefits, timekeeping, payroll, etc.</li><li>
Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws; maintains standards within HR office (files, forms, etc.).</li><li>
Additional duties may be assigned as business needs require.</li></ul>
Latitude and Impact of Position
This position works independently and as part of a team, including researching, providing input, and problem solving with others to complete tasks. The position provides training to others in an informal manner. Decision making is typically done independently in regard to decisions affecting work tasks and departmental processes. Purchase decisions are referred to the supervisor. Successful completion of job tasks impacts operating costs, employee satisfaction, and internal policies and procedures.
Work Environment
The work environment described here is the representative of the general work environment for the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<ul><li>
Primarily works in office environment while using computers and related peripherals and other office equipment.</li></ul>
QUALIFICATION
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities<ul><li>
Competency in MS Office, Word, Excel is required.</li><li>
Strong written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work product.</li><li>
Adaptable to different personalities and situational needs.</li><li>
Effective project management skills.</li><li>
Problem solving and critical thinking skills.</li><li>
Experience with office equipment such as copiers, scanners, Windows/iOS computers and peripheral equipment.</li><li>
Adheres to strict confidentiality standards.</li><li>
Ability to work independently on a variety of projects concurrently.</li><li>
Ability to exercise sound judgment, sensitivity, and creativity with changing needs and situations.</li><li>
Ability to research, evaluate and analyze new techniques, methods, and procedures.</li></ul>
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities<ul><li>
Knowledge of HR fundamentals and employment laws.</li><li>
Experience with employee data management software.</li></ul>
Required Education and Experience<ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field.</li><li>
Minimum two years of experience in Human Resources setting.</li></ul>
Certification, License, Registration<ul><li>
Driver license with good driving record.</li></ul>
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<ul><li>
Ability to sit for long periods of time (or stand with elevated desk, if preferred)</li><li>
Occasional standing, walking, bending, twisting, turning, kneeling, squatting, and reaching overhead with hands and arms.</li><li>
Must be able to hear, listen, and talk (continuous)</li><li>
Ability to see up close and visualize computer screen (continuous), and see at a distance and adjust focus (occasional)</li></ul>
Other requirements<ul><li>
Frequent travel to other locations outside the corporate office (i.e. new hire orientation, attend benefit meetings, employee events)</li><li>
Occasional work beyond normal office hours to meet needs of 24/7 business operations.</li></ul></div>

HR Assistant

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Legal Assistant / Office Manager

Highway Maintenance Worker

HR Assistant