Job Description

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

Kansas Bureau of Investigation

The

Kansas Bureau of Investigation

is the premier criminal investigative agency in the state of Kansas. The

KBI

is committed to its critical mission of preventing crime and enhancing public safety in Kansas. We employ individuals who exemplify the highest standards of integrity, service, and dedication. Come feel like you're part of something bigger at the KBI.


Kansas Bureau of Investigation

About the Position:

Who can apply:

Anyone

Classified/Unclassified Service:

Unclassified

Full/Part-time:

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:

Regular

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday

Eligible to Receive Benefits:

Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible:

Yes

Search Keywords:

Topeka, KBI, App Developer, IT

Compensation:

Hourly Pay Range:

$40.42 - $53.89
Note: Salary will vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

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 Fitness Centers in select locations Employee discounts with the STAR Program Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information...

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

The

KBI

is accepting applications to fill an Application Developer. As an Application Developer you would be responsible for developing, maintaining, and supporting a complex enterprise application environment that includes the integration of data from multiple sources through service endpoints and other interfaces in support of the KBI and the Kansas Criminal Justice Information System (KCJIS). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in application development using Microsoft .NET and a passion for creating high-quality applications. KBI IT is committed to recruiting and retaining quality individuals, and there is a dedicated training budget.

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

Gather, analyze, and document business and technical requirements Participate and contribute in the design, implementation, testing, and deployment of applications and services Participate and contribute in code reviews Develop, debug, and document code that conforms to organizational standards Contribute to the support and maintenance of existing applications Configure application environments for the purposes of development, testing, or production use Provide support to users by responding to support requests by ticket, email, in person, and over the telephone Troubleshoot and resolve issues Provide updates to Applications Development Manager and Support Manager and Project Managers on work in progress, estimated time of completion of tasks, and issues that may impact completion of tasks Stay current with new technologies and development practices Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline that includes computer programming and systems analysis. Education may be substituted for work experience as determined relevant by the agency.

Minimum Qualifications

Relevant and demonstrated experience with .NET and C# development Experience in ASP.NET Understanding of object oriented programming principles and practices Familiarity with the software development lifecycle Familiarity with web development practices Effective written and oral communication skills Motivated to learn new technologies and development practices Ability to troubleshoot and correct application issues Ability to work within a team, as well as work independently

Preferred Qualifications

Strong experience in .NET Strong experience in ASP.NET Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio 2010-2022 Experience with .NET Framework up to version 4.7, and .NET up to version 10 Experience with front-end technologies (e.g., JavaScript, React, or Angular) Experience with Microsoft SQL Server databases, including queries, views, and stored procedures Experience with support, and working with users to troubleshoot and resolve issues Experience with Team Foundation Version Control (TFVC) and Git Experience with Azure DevOps Server Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment Desire to research new technologies, development practices, and enterprise architectural strategies and the confidence to make recommendations for technological direction of team Familiarity withDomain-Driven Design (DDD), CQRS, and Clean Architecture principles Experience with Unit Testing

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements

As a condition of employment, you will be subject to a pre-employment process to include a polygraph examination, fingerprint based records check, and comprehensive background investigation, including reference check of past and present employers. The pre-employment process will be waived for current KBI personnel who have previously completed the screening requirements

Recruiter Contact Information

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Name

: Luci Zieman

Email

: HumanResources@kbi.ks.gov

Phone

: 785-296-8200

Mailing Address

: 1620 SW Tyler; Topeka, KS 66612

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How to Claim Veterans Preference

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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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not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be 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

Docking State Office Building

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Topeka, KS 66612

Equal Employment Opportunity

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The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.