Pottawatomie County
POTTAWATOMIE
COUNTY
Pottawatomie County is an expansive county of over a half-million
acres (862 square miles). The northern portion of the county is largely
agricultural, while many southern areas consist of existing and planned
development.
The county contains several cities and towns including: Belvue,
Blaine, Duluth, Emmett, Fostoria, Havensville, Louisville, East Manhattan,
Olsburg, Onaga, St. George, St. Marys, Wamego, Westmoreland, and Wheaton. Pottawatomie County is a growing county, population
of 19,994 (Secretary of State, 2010), with a continued expansion of new
construction in the housing market and business sectors.
The county is diversified in its business and industry and boasts
an Economic Development Program. Pottawatomie County has a solid tax base and
the 2nd lowest mill levy in the state due in part to a County
government that believes in first-rate public services balanced by fiscal
responsibility.
The county is home to
several excellent school systems including a High School nationally recognized
for academics, two State Lakes, and Tuttle Creek Reservoir.
APPLICATION AND TESTING
REQUIREMENTS
Thank you for your interest in employment with Pottawatomie County.
By submitting your application for any position with the County, you understand
and agree to the following statements:
- I attest that I will only provide true and complete
information. No requested information will be concealed. If any
information I provide is untrue, or if I conceal material information, I
understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or
immediate dismissal.
- By submitting this application I authorize Pottawatomie
County to conduct a background check including but not limited to: employment history, personal references, criminal convictions, educational information, and others (visit http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/menus/consumer/credit/rights.shtm for information on your rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act).
Conditions
of Employment
In order to be considered for an available
position, applications must be submitted before midnight (Central time) on the
closing date, unless the position indicates “open until filled”. Drug
Free Workplace - Pottawatomie County is committed to a
Drug-Free Workplace. By submitting my application I understand the County
requires the successful completion of a post-offer pre-employment drug test as
a condition of employment. Certain positions may require additional testing,
which may include written, verbal, or physical assessments.
Completion of an
employment application does not constitute an offer of employment nor is a
completed application considered a contract of employment. Employment with Pottawatomie
County is considered to be “at-will”. Submission of an application does not
establish an obligation for Pottawatomie County to offer employment. Additionally,
any misrepresentation or omission of information on the employment application
may result in the rejection of the application or in dismissal from employment.
Benefits
(not an all-inclusive list):
- Health
Plan – includes medical, dental, and prescription benefits; optional
vision
- Optional
Insurance Plans:
- Cancer
insurance
- Disability
insurance
- Accident
insurance
- Life
insurance
- Cafeteria
Plan
- Eligible
premium expenses
- Unreimbursed
medical expenses
- Dependent
Care expenses
- Vacation,
Sick, and Funeral Leave, plus 10 paid Holidays each year
- KPERS
or KP&F Retirement Program
- Employee
Assistance program
- Deferred
Compensation
Pottawatomie County is
an Equal Opportunity Employer.
It is the County’s policy to afford equal employment opportunity
to all employees and applicants for employment. Personnel decisions, including
hiring, promotion, transfer, training, etc. will be based upon merit (e.g.
education, successful job experience, demonstrated potential) and bona fide
occupational qualifications without regard to race, color, national origin,
ancestry, gender, age, or religion.
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions about benefits or employment with Pottawatomie
County, please
contact:
Crystal Malchose, [email protected]
Human Resource Coordinator
Pottawatomie County Administration
PO Box 348
Westmoreland, KS 66549
785-457-3455 – phone
785-457-3503 - fax