Job Posting Office of Information Technology Services (OITS) Technical Project Manager Intern Our employees are our most valuable resource, pivotal to our success. OITS is dedicated to fostering a work environment that values work-life balance. With the state's generous paid time off, including holidays, this ensures our employees have the time they need to rejuvenate. We actively support our team's professional growth through tuition and certification reimbursement, empowering them to pursue their career aspirations. With sample opportunities for continued learning, we prioritize career and leadership development and mentorship. OITS is a great place to work, come join our team! Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9. OITS does not provide sponsorships for this position. E-Verify: The Office of Information Technology Services (OITS) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional information regarding E-Verify, please click here. For additional information regarding Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER) please click here. Office of Information Technology Services About the Position: * Who can apply: Anyone * Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified * Full/Part-time: Part-time * Regular/Temporary: Regular * Eligible to Receive Benefits: No * Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes Compensation: * Hourly Salary: $15.00 to $20.00/hour Note: Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications Position Summary: The Technical Project Manager Intern will join the Office of Information Technology Services (OITS), providing project management support to the Technical Services Team. Reporting directly to the Technical Project Manager (PM), this role offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in managing technical projects while supporting OITS services and solutions. The intern will assist with the planning, implementation, and management of internal technical projects, ensuring seamless communication between business and technical stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: * Assist the Technical Project Manager in managing assigned technical projects, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and scope. * Contribute to the development and revision of project proposals, including objectives, technologies, timelines, staffing, and funding. * Support the creation and maintenance of stakeholder assessments and communication management plans. * Help establish and maintain business needs and requirements management plans. * Work with project stakeholders to gather and validate project requirements. * Assist in developing and updating risk management plans, risk registers, and issues logs. * Contribute to the maintenance of the project knowledge repository and communication management plan. * Collect, analyze, and summarize project data to prepare status reports. * Under the direction of the TPM, develop and communicate detailed implementation specifications, including negotiating timelines and ensuring clarity for clients on expected outcomes. * Create and maintain project management documentation with assistance from the TPM. * Collaborate with Project and Delivery Teams to ensure client needs are met. Required Skills: * Written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills and the ability to effectively communicate with and work collaboratively with Agency technical teams as well as Agency leadership and business unit management when required. * Analytical, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills. * Able to quickly become proficient with, a range of general and specialized applications, software, and hardware used in the organization and the industry. * Ability to adapt to change. * Extremely organized and detail oriented. * Good customer service skills. Minimum Qualifications: * High school diploma or equivalency and interest in Project Management and/or working toward PMP certification Necessary Special Requirements: * Ability to obtain and retain an OITS Security and KCJIS clearances are requirement of employment and continued employment. Disclaimer: Due to security requirements related to system access, the following will result in disqualification for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions less than 10 years, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor). Employment Benefits: In addition to the starting salary, the State of Kansas offers a significant benefits package that is available the first day of employment. All benefits eligible, full-time employees may elect to enroll in: * 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 * Employee discounts with the STAR Program * Retirement and deferred compensation programs * This benefits package represents additional annual compensation. Recruiter Contact Information: * Name: Brenda Cripps * Email: [email protected] * Mailing Address: 900 SW Jackson St, Room 803, Topeka, KS 66612 Required documents for this application to be complete: * On the My Job Applications page, verify these documents are present and valid. Upload or delete and upload new if needed. * DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference) * Inside your Job Application upload these documents: * Resume (or choose existing if you have one) * Cover Letter Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: "How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents." 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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 determine by the hiring manager. __________________________________________________________________________ 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: Disability Hiring Preference | Kansas Department of Administration __________________________________________________________________________ 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.