Agency Information: Kansas State Fire Marshal
https://firemarshal.ks.gov/
The Kansas State Fire Marshal (KSFM) office is dedicated to protecting the lives and property of the citizens of Kansas from the hazards of fire, explosion, and natural and man-made disasters. The KSFM is organized into five divisions:
Administration
The Administration Division encompasses agency leadership, financial control, information technology and public information.
Emergency Response
The Emergency Response Division focuses on the actual response to emergencies, including coordination of Hazardous Materials and Search and Rescue, by training and supporting response teams throughout the state.
Industrial Safety
The Industrial Safety Division strives to reduce the potential impact of fire and explosion hazards related to the installation and operation of boilers and the impacts related to the improper installation and/or operation of elevators.
Investigation
The Fire Investigation Division determines the origin and cause of fires, aiding in the prosecution of arsonists and seeking out new or unknown fire hazards.
Prevention
The Prevention Division works to reduce accidental fires from the beginning and enforce the Life Safety Code.
Eligible for telework as deemed appropriate by the agency head.
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This position is responsible for managing and delivering the daily operations of all agency information technology systems and activities. This position will establish and implement long-term goals, policies, and procedures for the information technology unit. The position will provide all network infrastructure requirements, recommend system enhancements and determine long-term systems needs and hardware/software acquisitions to accomplish the organization's business objectives. This is a supervisory position.
The Information Technology (IT) Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the agency’s IT department. This includes analyzing workflow, setting priorities, developing standards, and establishing project deadlines. The role involves managing systems for data backup, cybersecurity, user support, and the overall IT infrastructure that supports agency staff.
Infrastructure Management:
Design and architect Local Area Networks (LANs) and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Provide ongoing support for the agency’s IT infrastructure, including LAN, Wide Area Network (WAN), Storage Area Network (SAN), backup services, antivirus systems, hardware, system software, security, firewalls, network monitoring, disaster recovery, print servers, and application servers.
Application & Telecommunications Support:
Oversee and support all agency applications and telecommunications systems, including software installation, development, and end-user support. Provide assistance with telecommunications devices such as cell phones, desk phones, printers, and fax machines.
Strategic Planning & Policy Development:
Lead the development and implementation of strategic IT plans, including short- and long-term goals, disaster recovery strategies, information security frameworks, and IT policies, procedures, and standards. Collaborate in the preparation and management of the IT department’s budget.
Stakeholder Collaboration & System Analysis:
Engage with users, management, vendors, consultants, and technicians to understand business needs and translate them into system design specifications. Analyze user requirements, assess the impact of new or updated systems, and drive improvements in business processes through technology solutions.
Procurement & Licensing:
Review and recommend purchases of software, hardware, and other IT equipment to ensure they meet agency requirements and compatibility standards. Oversee the acquisition and management of software licenses and network service agreements.
Minimum Qualifications:
A minimum of five (5) years of experience in information systems and analysis, or seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in the same field.
Additional related experience may be considered in lieu of educational or time-based requirements at the discretion of the agency.
Preferred Qualifications:
In-depth knowledge of computer systems capabilities, hardware and software integration, and effective personnel utilization strategies.
Strong understanding of voice, video, and data communications, as well as core concepts in computer processing, word processing, and database management.
Demonstrated ability to assess and integrate agency-specific information technology requirements into strategic software and system planning.
Proven ability to prepare and present both technical and non-technical reports clearly and concisely, both in written and verbal formats.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Hands-on experience with:
NCSC and Palo Alto firewall technologies
Microsoft SQL Server
Hyper-V virtualization platform
Windows Server operating systems (2012, 2016, 2019, 2022)
Windows 11 OS
General network infrastructure and administration
Top candidates must complete and pass a background check.
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Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.
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PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:
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Office of Personnel Services
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Rm 401
Topeka, KS 66612
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