System Software Staff Consultant

The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) is a dynamic, dedicated service agency that provides leadership, resources, support and accountability to the state's K-12 education system. KSDE administers the state's governance of education, standards and assessments, special education services, child nutrition and wellness, title programs and services, career and technical education, and financial aid. It is the goal of the agency to provide all Kansas children with equal access to a quality, high-level education that promotes student achievement and prepares all students for global success.

The department is governed by the Kansas State Board of Education, but the day-to-day administration of the agency is the responsibility of the Commissioner of Education, who is appointed by the Board of Education.

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

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To assist the Kansas State Department of Education in carrying out the Kansas State Board of Education mission, we are recruiting for a System Software Staff Consultant on the Information Technology team.

• Job Posting closes: Open Until Filled
• Required documents uploaded: Open Until Filled
• Job Location: Topeka, KS (Landon State Ofc Bldg.)
• Potential start date:As soon as possible*
• If the selected candidate is currently under an employment contract with a Kansas school district, the position will be held for them until the contractual obligations are fulfilled and then will join our team.

Kansas State Department of Education

900 SW Jackson St., Suite 102
Topeka, KS

About the Position

• Who can apply: Anyone (External)
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, Hours to be determined
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

Compensation: $35.90 Hourly

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:

The position exists to complete the advanced technical work required to meet the complex software, reporting and data needs of the agency. The position supports the complex technical needs of various departments that deal with federal accountability, school accreditation and the financial operations of the agency. The position works independently and serves as a senior consultant, working to ensure the security and integrity of our data systems and providing expertise and leadership to other technical team members as they design, develop and maintain complex data systems. This position provides leadership to other team members for analysis, design, programming and maintenance of applications; design and maintenance of data sources; integration of student level data and applications with other KSDE systems; first line support of team members and application users; troubleshooting and resolving application issues; and data inquiries as assigned. The tasks of this position directly support the agency's ability to track students' needs and performance, regulate education organizations' performance and allocate state and federal funds.

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Required Minimum Qualifications:
Successful completion of 24 hours in computer science coursework or certification and three years of experience coding, testing and debugging application programs or four years of experience coding, testing and debugging application programs. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.

Preferred Skills and/or Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Science or related area. Technical certification and two years of work experience in web application development may be substituted for the degree;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Experience and knowledge of the application development lifecycle and software development methodologies;
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment;
• Proven troubleshooting skills; and
• Good organizational skills.

Preferred Experience:

• Four years of experience designing and developing web solutions to effectively deliver data and information to end users;
• Three years of experience programming web applications using Microsoft Dot Net technologies and Microsoft SQL Server;
• Experience with Microsoft Reporting Services; and
• Knowledge of KSDE applications

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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete

Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application

• Resume (or choose existing if you have one)
• Cover letter
• Transcripts (if a degree is part of the required minimum qualifications)
• Transcripts are always required for Education Program Consultant, Assistant Director, Director, Deputy Commissioner and Commissioner positions. College transcripts must be provided on or before the application deadline.

Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate IS NOT Required by KSDE.

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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.