Technology Support Consultant III

Employment Benefits

In addition to the starting salary, the State of Kansas offers a significant benefits package that is available the first day of employment. All benefits eligible, full-time employees may elect to enroll in:

• Health Insurance including medical, dental, vision (plus optional partner/dependent coverage at reduced cost)
• Creation of and contribution to your personal KPERS defined Retirement benefit
• 9-10 paid, annual holidays
• 12 paid, annual vacation days
• 12 paid, annual sick days
• 1 paid Discretionary Day
• Your personal life insurance policy equal to 150% of your starting salary

*This benefits package represents additional annual compensation.

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information.

Position Summary & Responsibilities

The Kansas Department for Children and Families is hiring innovators and leaders. If you believe people have the capacity to progress, succeed, grow, and do well in life, you can discover your purpose here! Find more than just a job with DCF. You can be part of the growth and opportunity for our team to help serve the individuals and families in your community. Thrive With Us and find your career and purpose!

This is advanced technical work advising and assisting computer users in solving problems in a distributed computing environment. This position serves as a senior consultant and subject matter expert, providing consultation to users and staff for the most complex issues. Work includes installing hardware and software, troubleshooting, configuring client server-based application software for LAN, server hardware, operating systems, and application systems in a WAN environment, providing technical consultation and training to users and information technology staff. Work is of a diversified nature that usually involves multiple unrelated steps. Analytical thought is necessary for dealing with complex data and situations and requires planning or carrying out a sequence of actions

View the full position description: http://content.dcf.ks.gov/hr/careers/K0239738.pdf

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: *If a driver’s license is required, a copy must be uploaded with your application.*

Valid driver’s license (must have and maintain throughout employment)

High School Diploma or equivalent and two years advising and assisting computer users in a distributed computing environment. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.

Preferred Qualifications: Three years’ experience in a distributed computer environment.

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:

Security Clearance: A background check (KBI - criminal background, welfare fraud, driver's license and Child/Adult Abuse and Neglect Central Registry) is required for all positions with the Department for Children and Families (DCF) as a condition of employment, which may include fingerprinting and FBI check. Security clearance must be obtained prior to employment with DCF. Must maintain security clearance throughout employment.

Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law.

If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199.
Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions