Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy: Req# 208582

Agency Information:

Kansas Department of Corrections

714 SW Jackson, Suite 300

Topeka, KS 66603

About the Position: Application Developer I, Req# 208582

This position will be located in our Central Office (Topeka, Shawnee County).

• Who can apply: Applicants who meet the minimum requirements

• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary: Regular

• Work Schedule: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday

• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

  
  

Compensation: $41,870.40 to $48,484.80/Annual ($20.13 to $23.31/Hr.)*

• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications. Though this position is unclassified, pay is equivalent to classified Pay Grade 27, Steps 4-10.

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

  
  

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Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary: This position is responsible for entry level development using Microsoft Dynamics and other tools for the new Enterprise Application System. The position will also be expected to assist in Application Development help desks for Dynamics and report writing.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist users in resolving issues assocated with the Athena application in Microsoft Dynamics
• Use prescribed methods and automated tools to develop, test, debug and document program code for Enterprise business applications which meets objectives of: design, cost and schedule; user and stakeholder requirements; and quality standards.
• Research and change of programs that will require maintenance or upgrades.
• Monitor or document problem resolution; inform reporting users what action is being taken and when the problem is resolved; inform all users when an error condition exists which will impact normal system use.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:

  • Successful completion of 12 hours in computer science coursework or certification and six months experience coding, testing, and debugging application programs or one year experience coding, testing, and debugging application programs.

  • Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics.

• Preferred Qualifications:

  • Good communication and customer service skills.

  • Knowledge of the KDOC Athena Application a plus.

  • Good analytic and problem solving skills.

• Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must pass a criminal history records check.

  
  

Recruiter Contact Information

Name: Alyssa Cabello

Human Resource - Recruitment Manager

Email: Alyssa.Cabello@ks.gov

Name: Daniel Cline

Human Resource - Recruitment Coordinator

Email: Daniel.Cline@ks.gov

Job Application Process

• First Sign in or register as a New User.

• Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.

• Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. *This information is included on all your job applications.

• Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.

  • Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.

• Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.

  • Email – sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page

  • Notifications – view the Careers> My Job Notifications page

    
    

Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: “How to Apply for a Job – Instructions” and “How to Search for a Job – Instructions"

Required Documents for this Application to be Complete

Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page

• Tax Clearance Certificate
• College Transcripts (if applicable)
• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: “How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents” and “Save Tax Clearance Certificate as a PDF”

Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate Required: Each applicant (even non-residents) applying for a State of Kansas job vacancy must obtain a valid Kansas Certificate of Tax Clearance within 10 days following the offer of employment by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's website. In the event that an individual who has been offered employment cannot provide proof of a tax clearance certificate, the individual will be required to enter into a payment plan with KDOR and remain current on such payment plan or make other arrangements with KDOR to achieve the tax clearance required under Executive Order 2004-03. A Tax Clearance is a comprehensive tax account review to determine and ensure that an individual's account is compliant with all primary Kansas Tax Laws. A Tax Clearance expires every 90 days. All applicants, including current state employees, are responsible for submitting a valid certificate to the hiring agency. If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact 785-296-3199.

Visit the Tax Clearance site for more information on and where to obtain this Kansas Department of Revenue document.