Amusement Ride Auditor

at Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) in Topeka, Kansas, United States

Job Description

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Job ID 220487 

Position Summary & Responsibilities: Amusement Ride Auditor (Safety Specialist)

Agency Information:   Kansas Department of Labor

Position Summary & Responsibilities: Amusement Ride Auditor

The Industrial Safety & Health division of the Kansas Department of Labor is recruiting an Amusement Ride Auditor for the western part of Kansas. This position plays a key role in safeguarding the operation of amusement rides across the state by ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and industry safety standards.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough on-site audits of amusement ride operators to verify compliance with state laws, regulations, ASTM standards, and industry best practices 
• Evaluate completion of critical safety activities, including daily pre-opening inspections, ride maintenance, and operator training 
• Prepare clear, concise reports documenting audit findings, identified deficiencies, and required or recommended corrective actions 
• Collaborate with management teams to support timely resolution of safety issues and compliance gaps 
• Perform follow-up inspections to confirm corrective measures have been fully implemented 
• Work occasional irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, in alignment with amusement ride operating schedules 

Additional Duties:

• Support the development, maintenance, and monitoring of processes for ride owner registration and permitting 
• Review registration materials and ride permit applications for completeness and compliance 
• Assist in identifying unregistered amusement ride operators and provide guidance on registration and permitting requirements 
• Initiate enforcement actions when necessary, including warnings, notices of violation, or cease and desist orders for noncompliance 
• Contribute to administrative or legal proceedings by supplying documentation and relevant findings to hearing officers or judges 

This role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a commitment to public safety through consistent enforcement and education.

Contact Information

Office of Human Resources
KDOL.HumanResources@ks.gov
Mailing Address: 401 SW Topeka Blvd., Topeka, KS  66603

Required Documents for this Application to be Complete

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• Résumé
• Cover Letter
• DD FM 214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

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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 either by fax, email or post office mail as indicated:

These documents should be sent by fax to (785) 296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed or delivered in-person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Docking State Office Building
915 SW Harrison St Suite 260
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.