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1. How do I apply for a job with the City of Manhattan?

View a listing of current job openings with the city online. To apply, you will need to register in our career portal and fill out the appropriate application. You can also sign up to receive notifications when new jobs are posted. Applications are only accepted for currently open positions.

2. What benefits do city employees receive?

The city offers excellent employee benefit programs such as: Paid Holidays; Vacation and Medical Leave Days; Health and Dental Insurance; Flexible Benefits; Life Insurance; Deferred Compensation Programs; Savings Bond Program; Employee Assistance Program; Optional Voluntary Insurance Plans; Educational Assistance Program; Training; Retirement Benefits; and others. More detailed information on these benefits is available on the Employee Benefits page.

3. Who do I contact about wage and pay issues?

The Kansas Department of Labor, Employment Standards, at 401 SW Topeka Blvd., Topeka KS 66603. Call 785-296-4062 for assistance.

4. Where do I go to obtain a new Social Security card?

Take photo identification to the Social Security Administration Office, located at 1121 Hudson Ave., Ste. A, Manhattan, KS 66503, or you may contact them by phone at (877) 840-5741.

5. How do I file for unemployment?

Kansas Unemployment Call Center
P.O. Box 3539
Topeka, KS 66601-3538
Visit the Department of Labor website or call 800-292-6333 for assistance.

Fax: 785-296-3249

Topeka Area: 785-575-1460

Claim specialists are available:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

For assistance, visit the Manhattan Workforce Center at 205 S. 4th St., Ste. 1A, Manhattan, KS 66502; or call them for further information at 785-539-5691.

6. How many employees does the city have?

The City of Manhattan currently employs approximately 335 regular full- and part-time employees. The city also staffs hundreds of additional seasonal and recreational positions throughout the year.

7. Where can I get help in my search for employment?

Try contacting the Kansas Department of Human Resources Manhattan Workforce Center at 785-539-5691. Or try visiting the KANSASWORKS website at www.kansasworks.com. Or try one of the Temporary Service agencies: Manpower Temporary Services, 555 Poyntz Ave., Ste. 245, 785-776-1094, or Express Personnel Services, 3035 Anderson Ave., 785-776-6700.