Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Agency Information:

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.

Kansas Bureau of Investigation

About the Position:

• Who can apply: Anyone (External)
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full/Part-time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8a-5p, occasional off-hours will be needed and In-State travel required, will be in an off hours call rotation
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans’ Preference Eligible: No
• Search Keywords: TOPEKA; KBI; IT; Information Technology

Compensation:

• Hourly Pay Range: $20.08 - $24.37

Note: Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

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
• Fitness Center at Shawnee Co 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 Kansas Bureau of Investigation is accepting applications to fill an IT System Analyst position. The KBI is an assisting law enforcement agency that supports the Kansas Criminal Justice Information Systems and all law enforcement agencies in the state of Kansas. Our IT environment exposes technicians to a variety of exciting enterprise systems, lab equipment and specialty devices. Working for the KBI provides a great sense of pride and accomplishment.

The primary responsibility of this position is to install and maintain critical KBI IT infrastructure. Work involves supporting servers, storage and hardware, system software, and peripherals. Additionally includes troubleshooting local area (LAN) or wide area (WAN) networks along with PC support when needed. Exceptional customer service and communication skills are needed alongside strong team oriented focus but with the ability to work independently.

Experience with numerous computers in multiple domains in a professional business environment recommended.

Applicants are expected to have a passion for learning and a drive for success. Troubleshooting skills and the ability to solve complex technical issues are highly preferred. The KBI Technology Support team is demanding at times and always rewarding. We look forward to meeting you.

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

• Provides primary LAN/PC/server support.
• Provides application orientation and basic customer IT training.
• Troubleshooting PCs, laptops, software, printers, drivers, faxes, Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, Microsoft applications and specialized agency applications.
• Deploying system patches on servers and workstations
• Strong analytical skills with root cause analysis skills
• IT Inventory management on all new and existing hardware and software licenses
• Ability to work with hardware and software engineers to install, configure and maintain systems along with the skills to install severs and appliances from the ground up.
• Leadership skills in working with the Tech team and assist as needed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Responds to employee questions by email, in-person, or over the telephone.
• Assists customers in obtaining system repairs or conducting the repairs directly.
• Recommends, installs, and configures new desktop systems. Ensures user requirements are met with regards to applications installed in correlation with KBI IT Standards.
• Ensures agency security policy is enforced by patching workstations and peripherals and following best security practices. Manages Antivirus solution on clients.
• Develops or maintains procedures and reference material for system operation and technical support. Develops, maintains and publicizes business and system procedures for system users. Develops and maintains training materials for users or system support staff.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to the position description at any time. The position description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee(s) holding this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by their supervisor.

Qualifications:

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent with experience
• Associates degree of Tech School with experience
• College degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or in a related field with experience

Licensing & Certification

• Driver License (In-state travel is expected)

Minimum Qualifications

One to four years configuring, installing and troubleshooting of operating systems, software, and hardware and connecting peripherals. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.

Preferred Qualifications

• CompTIA A and Network Certifications, MSCE or other relevant certifications
• Network Troubleshooting Experience
• Experience with:
  • Windows 10 / 11
  • Windows Server 2003 – 2022
  • LINUX – various versions
  • Inventory Control concepts
  • Cisco and Dell Switches
  • Active Directory, GPO, DHCP, DNS
  • Microsoft SQL, SQL Express, Oracle, PostgreSQL
  • VMware ESXi and vSphere
  • Encryption on files and hardware
  • Ticketing systems and serves as an internal escalation point within operations

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.
  • 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

Job Application Process

• Sign in to your existing account or Register for a new one to apply.
• Complete or review your contact information on the My Contact Information page.
• Upload documents listed in the Required Documents section of the job posting to the appropriate location.
• Check your email and 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.