Compliance Director

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Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy :

Job Posting Closes : Open until filled. First round of interviews will occur around October 1, 2024.

Position is eligible for limited hybrid work up to 16 hours per week pending approval by supervisor.

Kansas Real Estate Commission

The mission of the Kansas Real Estate Commission is to protect the public interest in the selling, purchasing and leasing of real estate and developing responsive policies and procedures which are customer service focused and not unduly burdensome to regulated real estate licensees.

Agency Website : https : / / krec.ks.gov /

About the Position

• Who can apply : Anyone
• Classified / Unclassified Service : Unclassified
• Full-Time / Part-Time : Full-Time
• Work Schedule : Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 AM-5 : 00 PM
• Eligible to Receive Benefits : Yes
• Veterans' Preference Eligible : Yes
• Application Deadline : Open Until Filled

Compensation :

• Annual Salary Range : $70,000-$86,500
• Note : Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

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 (designated by the Governor annually)
• Fitness Centers in select locations
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Position Description :

Supervise Real Estate Specialists through coaching, performance management, discipline, hiring, and assigning tasks. Oversees employee’s workload and adjusts in consultation with the Executive Director to employee job duties.

Informs and trains employees on laws and agency policies and procedures. Create reports for Commission meetings.

Responds to questions from real estate licensees and the public regarding complaints. Determines the need for an investigation and obtains any relevant documents and information needed for review purposes.

Prepares a written report for any complaints that fall within the jurisdiction of the Commission and presents the findings to the Commission’s investigative team with recommendations on appropriate case action based on appropriate statutes and regulations.

Perform an initial review of orders drafted by staff. Act as an agency liaison with Commission’s disciplinary counsel through the Attorney General’s office as directed by the Commission’s Executive Director.

Reviews audit reports of real estate brokerages prepared by the auditors, including examination of the audit summary prepared by the auditors and records connected with real estate transactions.

Prepares the audit summary that details the laws that were violated. Reviews audit orders completed by legal staff to ensure orders are accurate.

Responds to questions from real estate licensees about audits and applicable laws.

Represent the agency at conferences, meetings and other events. Develop, coordinate and provide presentations related to Commission compliance matters.

Attends legislative meetings and testifies on behalf of the Commission as directed by the Executive Director. Provides feedback to the Executive Director on matters impacting the agency.

Supervises and ensures that written responses to open records requests received by the Commission are timely and accurately answered and redacted in accordance with the Kansas Open Records Act.

Periodically review and update agency records retention schedule.

Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Five years of supervisory experience in a government, regulatory or real estate setting.
• Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency*

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant knowledge of the real estate industry and / or a degree from accredited law school
• At least three (3) years of experience in professional legal work including experience in government or administrative law settings.
• Real Estate Salesperson or Broker License

Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Positive attitude and exceptional critical thinking skills, with a high level of organizational and communication skills
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, including strong Word, Excel and Access skills
• Knowledge of the agency structure, objectives, and license law to provide excellent service
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Ability to apply regulations and procedures to make decisions

Recruiter Contact Information :

Name : Emily Gottstein

Email : [email protected]

Mailing Address : 900 SW Jackson, Suite 401, Topeka, KS 66612

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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete :

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DD FM 214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

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• Resume
• One Page Letter of Interest / Cover Letter

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.

Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference

How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference

Applicants that have physical, cognitive and / or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions.

If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position.

The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference

PLEASE NOTE : The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS.

These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to [email protected], or can be mailed / delivered in person to :

ATTN : Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator

Office of Personnel Services

Landon State Office Building

900 SW Jackson, Rm 401

Topeka, KS 66612

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.

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