Kansas Department of Corrections
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Work Authorization & Employment Eligibility
The Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) does not sponsor employment visas for any positions and does not participate in the STEM-OPT 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.
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 Receive Benefits: Yes
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- 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.
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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.
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.
- Knowledge of IBM midrange computers and peripherals, and personal computers.
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Education and/or experience in one or more of the following: Lotus Notes R5/ND6/ND7/LN8.5, iSeries, Java, Web Development, or Groovy.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and the ability to travel throughout the state as needed.
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Must successfully pass a criminal history records check.
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Must successfully pass a pre-employment urinalysis (UA) drug screening.
Name: Alyssa Cabello
Human Resources - Recruitment Manager
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915 SW Harrison Ave, Suite 260
Topeka, KS 66612
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.
