IT Programmer II State of Kansas

• Department of Corrections
• 3.

5 Topeka, KS Job Details Full-time $25.94 an hour 19 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Military leave Parental leave Vision insurance Employee discount Bereavement leave Qualifications Driver's License Full Job Description Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy: 222638 Job Posting closes: Thursday, September 10, 2026

Agency Information:

Kansas Department of Corrections Our Mission:

Partnering to Promote Safety and Responsibility through Best Practices.

Our Vision:

Transforming Lives for the Safety of All.

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Our employees are our most influential resource. Everyone has worth and will be treated with dignity and respect through our words and actions. Everyone deserves compassion, empathy, and support. Everyone has the potential for future success through effective development and support. Transformative change is accomplished through teamwork and collaboration. Trust, honesty and transparency are essential to our success. Inclusive practices, acceptance and diversity are the foundation of our mission. Join Us Today and Make a Lasting Difference! Work Authorization & Employment Eligibility The Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) does not sponsor employment visas for any positions and does not participate in the

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extension program. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents, please refer to the federal Form I-9. E-Verify Participation KDOC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with the information from your Form I-9 to confirm authorization to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please visit E-Verify.gov. For information about your rights under the Immigrant and Employee Rights Section (IER), please visit justice.gov/crt/immigrant-and-employee-rights-section. KDOC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. About the

Position:

IT Programmer

II, 222638

This position will be located at our Kansas Department of Corrections Central Office, in Shawnee County.

Who can apply:

Applicants who meet the minimum requirements

Classified/Unclassified Service:

Unclassified Service Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Regular/Temporary:

Regular Work Schedule:

8:00 AM

• 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday Eligible to

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Starting Salary:

$53,955.20/Annual ($25.94/Hr.)

• Offered salary will be determined by experience, qualifications, and skill set that the candidate brings to the position.

Though this position is unclassified, the posted starting salary is equivalent to classified Pay Grade 31, step 6. Please contact Recruitment Coordinator for further details. 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 Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

Position Summary & Responsibilities Position Summary:

This position is responsible for a more advanced level of development using Groovy/Grails and Dynamics and other tools for the new Enterprise Application System and for Athena. The position will also be expected to assist in Application Development help desks, report writing, and maintenance to existing applications. Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: Use prescribed methods and automated tools to modify existing code, test, debug, and document program code for adult offender applications which meet objectives of: Design, cost, and schedule; user and stakeholder requirements; and quality standards. Assist users to resolve reported problems in the adult offender applications Work with users to capture application requirements through meetings, phone calls, emails, etc. and communicate the requirements between the users and the developers. Create project documentation to be used for the project to include requirements documents, use case diagrams, etc. Work with users and staff development to develop training for usage of adult applications. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications :

Successful completion of 18 hours in computer science coursework or certification and one year experience coding, testing, and debugging application programs or two years experience coding, testing, debugging, and documenting application programs. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.

Preferred Qualifications :

Knowledge of IBM midrange computers and peripherals, and personal computers. Education and/or experience in one or more of the following: Lotus Notes R5/ND6/ND7/LN8.5, iSeries, Java, Web Development, or Groovy.

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements :

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and the ability to travel throughout the state as needed. Must successfully pass a criminal history records check. Must successfully pass a pre-employment urinalysis (UA) drug screening.

Recruiter Contact Information Name :

Alyssa Cabello Human Resources

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Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator Office of Personnel Services Docking State Office Building 915 SW Harrison Ave, Suite 260 Topeka, KS 66612 Equal Employment Opportunity 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.

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