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The Kansas Expanded Lottery Act, enacted in 2007, authorized the Kansas Lottery to be the owner/operator of casino gaming in four Kansas gaming zones.  Boot Hill Casino & Resort in Dodge City; Kansas Star Casino in Mulvane; Hollywood Casino at the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City; and the Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel in Pittsburg.

The Kansas Lottery employs people in many different backgrounds/positions such as marketing, finance, security, sales and IT.  The Kansas Lottery is a place where you can dream big. Come and join our winning team!

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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

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

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Provide legal services and advice to the Executive Director and the Kansas Lottery staff on all legal matters that arise in the course of the lottery’s operation including enforcement of criminal and civil provisions of the Kansas Lottery Act. Drafts rules and regulations, requests for proposals and contracts, proposed legislation and assists in the presentation of proposed legislation to the state legislature. Reviews state and federal legislation affecting the lottery.
 

• Assists the Administration Division in legal matters that may occur as a result of the operation of the lottery including contract matters, payment of claims, collections, or other situations that may occur.
• Assists the Sales and Marketing Departments on legal issues concerning promotions, advertising, game development and sales operations as needed.
• Assists the Personnel Department on matters involving lottery personnel and in administering the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as it applies to the Kansas Lottery and to lottery retailers.
• Assists Procurement Officer concerning contractual matters which includes reviewing language of contracts, leases and other documents that may affect the Kansas Lottery operations.
• Assists the Security Division by advising on investigative matters, including court proceedings that may arise as a result of an investigation.
  View Position Description Here
   

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Membership in good standing with the Bar of the Supreme Court of Kansas or eligible for admission on waiver.

Valid Driver's License.

At least two (2) years post-J.D. experience
 

Experience advising executive decision-makers on legal topics
 

• Must be able to pass an extensive background prior to hire, and subject to periodic updates.
• Subject to tax clearance upon hire and subject to periodic updates.
• Employees of the Kansas Lottery and designated family members are subject to provisions of the Kansas Lottery Act and Expanded Lottery Act.
• Must complete an I-9 upon hire and update/re-verify as required. By law, any person who holds or has held a license with the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission may not be employed by the Kansas Lottery within five years after last holding such license.
   

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• Name:  Jayme Carpenter
• Email:   jayme.carpenter@kslottery.net
• Phone: 785-296-5726
• Mailing Address:  128 N. Kansas Ave. |  Topeka, KS  66603

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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.

 

 

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How to Claim Disablility 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 Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, 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

 

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.