Job Description

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

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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.


The KBI provides professional investigative, laboratory, and criminal justice information services to criminal justice agencies to promote public safety and prevent crime in Kansas. With nearly 400 employees, the KBI operates across three branches, including Administration, Investigations, and Criminal Justice Services.


E-Verify: The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional information regarding E-Verify, please click here. For additional information regarding Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER) please click here.


Kansas Bureau of Investigation

About the Position

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Who can apply:

Anyone

Classified/Unclassified Service:

Unclassified

Full/Part-time:

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:

Regular

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8-5

Eligible to Receive Benefits:

Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible:

Yes

Search Keywords:

KBI; IT; Topeka

Compensation:

Annual Salary Range:

$99,000.00 - $124,000.00
Note: Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits

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Day one 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...

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

The Systems Architect of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation is responsible for oversight of deployed technology solutions for agency business needs and the teams responsible for supporting those solutions. Under the direction of the Chief Information Technology Officer, the Systems Architect will review technology solutions requested by the agency to assess architectural alignment, feasibility, and supportability in alignment with agency and department goals and objectives.

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

Develop quotes, cost/benefit analysis, and makes purchase recommendations to Chief Information Technology Officer and senior agency staff. Provide inventory management for all agency hardware and software purchases. Coordinate and supervise deployment of technology solutions in support of agency goals, including operating systems and applications. Provides expert level troubleshooting skills for a wide range of technologies. Coordinates troubleshooting initiatives for complicated networkserver related issues that may branch across the agency. Supervises the IT Technical Support unit and makes staff assignments as required to meet agency demands. Provides for staff professional training and development. Evaluates staff performance and takes measures to ensure that staff is operating with necessary tools and skills to make them successful at their job. Manage the agency data centers, ensuring policies and requirements for physical security, environmental controls, electrical needs are all met. Engage as a member of the IT Leadership Team to collaboratively develop strategies to meet operational requirements of the agency.

Qualifications:

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field

or

8 years of experience in information systems and analysis.

Minimum Qualifications

Five years of experience in information systems and analysis or, in lieu of the education requirement, eight years of experience in information systems and analysis. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. Minimum of 3 years of IT leadership experience demonstrating increasing responsibility. In depth knowledge of one of the major practice areas of IT (e.g. Application Development, Security, Project Management, etc.) Technical depth in IT operations, vendor management, and service delivery. Fluency in compliance standards (e.g. NIST, ISO, etc.) Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong leadership and interpersonal skills Excellent analytical skills with ability to manage project oversight under strict timelines

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:

Name

: Luci Zieman

Email

: HumanResources@kbi.ks.gov

Phone

: 785-296-8200

Mailing Address

: 1620 SW Tyler; Topeka, KS 66612

Required documents for this application to be complete:

On the

My Job Applications

page, verify these documents are present and valid. Upload or delete and upload new if needed. + Tax Clearance Certificate, valid
+ Transcripts
+ DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)

Inside your

Job Application

upload these documents: + Resume (or choose existing if you have one)
+ Cover Letter

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 by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's website. 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 with all other application materials to the hiring agency. This is in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact 785-296-3199.


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

Job Application Process

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Complete or review

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page.

Upload documents

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My Job Notifications

for written communications from the Recruiter. + Email - sent to the preferred email listed on the My Contact Information page
+ Notifications - view the Careers - My Job Notifications page

To assist in completing your application, please see helpful links below:

Instructions: + Job Search
+ Registration & User Account
+ Application
Frequently Asked Questions

How to Claim Veterans Preference

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.

Learn more about claiming Veteran's Preference

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 recruiter.