Application Developer III

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6/10/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

26-02688

Application Developer III

Pay Grade 16

Salary

$52,283.52 - $78,425.28 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Resources

Location

1 Sportsmans Lane

Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

Would you like to work with people who are dedicated to conserving the Commonwealth’s fish and wildlife resources? Do you want to be part of an agency that provides opportunities for everyone to enjoy the outdoors by fishing, hunting, boating, recreational shooting, wildlife watching or related activities in Kentucky?

Join us in the exciting, innovative and rewarding environment of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR)!

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Designs, develops, implements, tests, maintains, and enhances new and existing database applications for client or server and web-based environments.
• Prepares technical and end-user documentation and provides, or assists in providing, training for users of new and existing applications.
• Provides application, technical, and systems support to departmental staff and public users, including direct content updates and issue resolution for agency personnel.
• Assists other KDFWR programmers with application design, development, implementation, and testing, and provides hardware, software, and network support, including installation and upgrades for systems outside COT in-scope support.
• Maintains knowledge of department applications and related databases to support reliable system operation and recommends enhancements to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and service to the Department.
• Manages, develops, and maintains content for the Department’s website through Microsoft SharePoint, including updates to improve accessibility and ADA compliance.
• Performs other duties as required.
  
  

We offer a great package of EMPLOYEE and FAMILY-FRIENDLY BENEFITS, including:

• A 37.5-hour work week (with occasional overtime required)
• Paid time off (sick and vacation) plus paid holidays
• Overtime and compensatory time
• Affordable health insurance with optional Health Reimbursement Account
• Life insurance
• Retirement
• Wellness incentives program
• Training and career development opportunities
• Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K)
• Employee discounts on electronics; health and wellness; retail; travel, events and entertainment; and services and education
  
  

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: High School graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Six years of experience in Information Technology or a related field.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Additional education in Information Technology (IT) or a related field will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional experience in IT or a related field will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis OR a certification in an IT-related field will substitute for the required education.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

Typical working conditions for a specific position may be listed on the individual position description.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact John Roberts at johnc.roberts@ky.gov .

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D