Brief Description of Job Duties:

This position is supervisory work in information systems analysis and application development. Work

involves understanding, reviewing and evaluating the work of subordinates, implementing policies regarding

budget, staffing levels, and quality standards. Ensures work standards are maintained. Defines and plans

applications to meet project objectives. Performs as a first line supervisor responsible for the performance

of subordinate employees and provides status reports on the activities of the assigned unit.

This position is responsible for providing strategic direction, supervision and management for the

developers and system admins assigned to the team. This position is responsible for supervising the work of

developers and system admins in information systems analysis and application development and system

configuration. It involves supervising staff, work planning and participating in the analysis, design,

development, testing, debugging, documentation, maintenance of, and enhancements to Department for

Children and Families computer application systems, using software development life cycle and industry

best practices. These systems include, but are not limited to, Prevention & Protection Services systems (e.g.

new FACTS, KIDS, CWCBS, WKRP, KIPS), ITS systems (e.g. the EAS application), Personnel Services Systems

(e.g OrgPublisher), Operations/Audits systems (e.g. Grants & Contracts/Procurements/ATM and PARTS) and

DCF statewide systems (e.g. Customer Service, County Packets). These applications on are on multiple

platforms, such as mainframe (CA Gen, COBOL), Java, .Net (Visual Basic, C#) and commercially off the shelf

(COTS) packages. This position will be instrumental in the upcoming CCWIS project and support of the

CCWIS application for years to come.

Provide leadership, direction and guidance to associates in his/her area as needed. Prepare reviews and

evaluate work of subordinates and prepare HR performance reports. Confer with and advise staff in

administrative policies and procedures, technical problems, priorities and methods. Complete timesheets,

update work plans and attend staff meetings.

Work with Director and enterprise architect to ensure that all development is in alignment with the strategic

direction of DCF.

 

General Duties:

 Communicate the Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles of Human Services Executive Branch

Information Technology (HS-EBIT) to peers, clients and the public;

 Identify personal strengths and developmental needs to increase job performance and long-term career

growth for themselves and their direct reports.

 Continually analyze work processes, seek new approaches and make recommendations to enhance

efficiency and effectiveness of the agency.

 Work in a harmonious and cooperative fashion with other staff to provide efficient and effective

customer service.

 Use free time as available to assist other staff in the completion of work assignments.

 Contributes to a positive work environment through a positive, helpful, courteous demeanor towards

staff, clients, and the general public.

 Adheres to appropriate standards of conduct regarding the use of leave and reports to work on time.

Specific Duties:

 Provide management, strategic direction, and oversight for the assigned development and system admin

team members.

 Directs and coordinates the work of the team and activities with other work units to integrate assigned

information technology functions and programs.

 Work with HS-EBIT Directors and enterprise architect to ensure that all development services and projects

are in alignment with the strategic direction of Department for Children and Families (DCF) and Kansas

Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS).

 Analysis of current and proposed development tools for replacement or purchase recommendation

supplying clear and specific justifications to meet the strategic direction of HS-EBIT Directors and business

areas.

 Provide direction and guidance to associates in his/her area as needed and set out by policy from Human

Resources Performance Management Process. Prepare reviews and evaluate work of subordinates and

prepare HR performance reports.

 Confer with and advise staff in administrative policies and procedures, technical problems, priorities and

methods.

 Complete timesheets, update work plans, schedule and attend staff meetings.

Skills required:

 Knowledge and experience in application development and application development methodology

through complete life cycles.

 Knowledge and experience with the following development software, database management, and

operating systems.

o Microsoft Work, Excel and PowerPoint - must have

o .Net (Visual Basic, C#), Java or other modern development languages - must have, current

knowledge and training

o SQL Database - Strongly Preferred

o Windows Server OS, functions/commands - must have

o SQL Management Studio – Strongly Preferred

o SQL (language) – Strongly Preferred

o Visual Studio – preferred

 Ability to deal effectively with the information technology needs of: IT technicians and development staff;

business users; and, software vendor and management staff. – Strongly preferred

 Good organization and workload management skills.  - Strongly preferred

 Effective written and oral communication skills in order to establish and maintain good rapport with