State of Kansas

Job Posting

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

• Job Posting closes: July 15, 2025

Department of Administration, Office of Systems Management

https://admin.ks.gov/offices/systems-management

About the Position:

• Who can apply: Anyone
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full/Part-time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: M-F 8-5
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans’ Preference Eligible: Yes

Compensation:

• Annual Salary Range: up to $65,000.00

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

Employment Benefits:

• First day of employment coverage under the State Employee Health Plan (SEHP) for medical and prescription drug coverage and dental plan.
• Additional voluntary options including vision, hospital indemnity, accident and critical illness insurance plans and flexible spending accounts.
• SEHP members and their covered family members have access to the HealthQuest Health Center at 9th and Kansas Avenue in Topeka for in person and virtual health care services.
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information.

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

PeopleSoft Programmer I

The Department of Administration, Office of Systems Management, is seeking a PeopleSoft Programmer to join the statewide PeopleSoft ERP team. We welcome applicants of all experience levels. This position is based in Topeka, Kansas, and requires on-site work, with the potential for a hybrid telework schedule in accordance with agency policy.

The State of Kansas PeopleSoft ERP encompasses both Financials Supply Chain Management and Human Capital Management applications. The successful candidate will contribute to multiple projects, focusing on the design, development, implementation, and ongoing support of our PeopleSoft applications.

Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and provide solutions.
• Developing and maintaining PeopleSoft applications in accordance with best practices.
• Assisting in all phases of the project lifecycle, from planning to execution and support.
• Communicating effectively with both internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure project success.

Preferred qualifications include a solid understanding of PeopleSoft development principles and frameworks, along with experience in project lifecycles within PeopleSoft or other ERP systems. Candidates with significant PeopleSoft development or functional expertise will be given preference.

Essential Job Functions:

A qualified candidate will perform the following duties and responsibilities, but are not limited to:

• Create technical design specifications
• Assist with configuration of applications software
• Process modifications and/or enhancement requests to existing PeopleSoft programs or new development using the various PeopleSoft Frameworks
• Test and validate finished product to meet the functional requirements
• Responsible for development work on system upgrades (PUM Images & PeopleTools upgrades)
• Generate complete and accurate documentation for work based on program standards
• Provide production support for the customer's PeopleSoft applications. Activities include program analysis, testing and system enhancements. Some support may be outside of normal business hours
• Assist users with testing and evaluation of modifications.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Effective analytical and creative problem-solving skills for the design, creation and testing of application code.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with team members and senior support personnel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Be a self-starter and willing to embrace challenges.
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to troubleshoot software applications.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Independently perform technical functions related to intermediate to complex enterprise applications/systems.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate solutions to staff or customers.
• Must be able to research technical manuals, internet support sites and effectively communicate issues and solutions with end-users.
• Understand and follow the software development life cycle.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience supporting PeopleSoft applications.
• 1+ years of experience with PeopleTools; including Application Designer, Application Engine, PeopleCode, Application Packages, Component Interfaces, DataMover, SQR, Query and other PeopleSoft frameworks.
• 1+ years of experience with Oracle PL/SQL and relational databases.
• Experience supporting PeopleSoft Financials version 9.2, PeopleTools 8.56+.
• Hands-on experience as a contributing team member to PeopleSoft PUM and PeopleTools upgrades.
• Familiarity with PeopleSoft Integration Broker and SOAP and REST web services.
• Experience using enterprise batch automation tools such as Automic UC4
• PeopleTools Certification(s).
• Technical or functional experience in one or more of the following applications:
  • PeopleSoft HCM (Human Capital Management) & Payroll for North America
  • PeopleSoft FSCM (Financials Supply Chain Management)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain and retain a Security Clearance is a requirement of employment and continued employment
• Successful completion of 24 hours in computer science coursework or two years of experience in system administration and analysis. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.

Post Offer Requirement:

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. Please be encouraged if you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, 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

Recruiter Contact Information:

• Name: Emily Gottstein
• Email: dofapersonnel@ks.gov
• Mailing Address: Department of Administration Personnel Office, 900 SW Jackson, Room 401-N, Topeka, KS 66612

Job Application Process

• First Sign in or register as a New User.
• Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
• Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page.
• Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.
  • Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.
• Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
  • Email – sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page
  • Notifications – view the Careers> My Job Notifications page

Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: “How to Apply for a Job – Instructions” and “How to Search for a Job – Instructions”

Required documents for this application to be complete:

Upload the DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference) on the Careers - My Job Applications page.

Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: “How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents”

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

How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference

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.

Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference

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:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator

Office of Personnel Services

Landon State Office Building

900 SW Jackson, Rm 401

Topeka, KS 66612

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.

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