Web Developer

State Of Maryland

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Baltimore, MD - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 4 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction

The Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a world-class educational system that prepares all students for college andcareer success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from ourdivisions we oversee State and federal programs that support the needs ofa diverse population students teachers principals and other educatorsthroughout Maryland.

GRADE

State Salary Grade 19
Salary Range:$80541 - $101283
(Prorated at 80% - 32 hours per week)

LOCATION OF POSITION

Nancy S. Grasmick Education Building

200 West Baltimore Street

Baltimore MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for modernizing updating and maintaining the Maryland State Department of Educations web pages. Reporting directly to the Webmaster Supervisor and working closely with the Deputy Director of Marketing and Strategy the web developer is responsible for modernizing the website and ensuring that content appropriately identifies the departments multi-year strategic plan and the implementation of the Blueprint for Marylands position performs web analysis integration using HTML5 and CSS6 jQuery andJavaScript (among others with a focus on user interface user experience and user engagement).As a member of the Communications team the incumbent creates templates and web pages within the existing website manages daily website content and is involved in the future redesign and restructuring of the website. Core responsibilities will include ensuring an overall web experience that is highly responsive to stakeholders and serves as a learning and resource hub for the larger education ensuring MSDE has user-centered up-to-date and easily accessible website andtools/applications the agency can ensure aligned messaging reaches external stakeholders and drives results that will accomplish goals and objectives of MSDEs mission.

POSITION DUTIES

Serves as a Web Developer engagingboth front-end and back-end web design and supports and assists otherCommunication projects for MSDE initiatives.

UtilizesIntegrated Development Environment (IDE) tools to build and develop sitessubsites templates.
Creates and editsCMS templates to ensure consistency of MSDE branding across all platforms.
Builds accessiblenewsletter templates that can be integrated into our management software andmanages the delivery of monthly GovDelivery newsletters.
Conducts usability testing to determineoptimal interaction with front end.
Focuses on mobile and responsive design; uses experience andskills to inform the communications team on current and up-to-date webpractices and standards.
Manages MSDE websites and updates content daily to keep webpagescurrent.
Manageswebsite projects logs and tracksincoming website edit requests and provides a weekly report on changes to thesites.
Collaborates with divisions/offices regarding site supportcontent and ensures uniformity in messaging and branding.
Completesusability testing and debugging of website content and conducts accessibilitytesting on website templates newsletters and other public webcommunications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:Two years and six months of experience one year of experience in web page design development and programming and an additional eighteen months of experience using software whichconverts other documents into web pages; or using web page developmental software; or writing HTML code; or converting data from project specifications by preparing program code using computer programming languages; or evaluating implementing and maintaining computer hardware and software; or operating manipulating and controlling computer systems.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate and completion of an approved certification program for Web Professionals sufficient to provide the necessary skills to build and manage an organizations web site and to coordinate with inside and outside resources to accomplish that organizations web goalsfor the additional eighteen months of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute additional experience in web page design development and programmingon a year-for-year basis for a high school education.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of an Associate of Arts from an accredited college or university in Web Development Computer Information Technology Management Information Systems or other information technology related field to include course work in web page design development and programming and one year of experience in web page design development and programming for the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Cyber andInformation Systems classifications or Cyber andInformation Systems specialty codes in the InformationTechnology field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference willbe given to applicantswho possess the following preferredqualification(s). Please include clear and specific information on yourapplication regardingyour qualifications.

Experience with proficiency in HTML5 and CSS6 JavaScript and additional similartechnologies.
Experience with web development applicationsand web page authoring publishing composition editing imaging conversionand graphic manipulation software.
Experience utilizing Search Engine Optimization (SEO) tools Google Analytics responsive web design Web Content Accessibility guidelines web migration and Bootstrap.
Experience and proficiency with software to build and develop sites subsites and templates.
Experience utilizing Integrated DevelopmentEnvironment (IDE) tools.
Experience with Drupal CMS. .
Experience with UI tools docuentation and conducting usability testing to determine optimalinteraction and compatibility.

LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties that require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operators license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must consent to State and FBI (CJIS) background check as a routine procedure for allemployees.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

Leave may be granted to a contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Applicants complete the MD State Government online application for employment and submit their professional resume. The application and resume must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position. If you are unable to apply online paper applications can be obtained from the link below and be faxed to or mailed to MSDE Human Resources Branch 200 W. Baltimore Street Baltimore MD 21201. If there is a supplemental questionnaire this must be completed and sent in with your paper application if you are unable to apply online.

All application materials must be received in our office by the closing date. Postmarks will not be accepted. Applications must be complete to be considered including all related job duties even if those are also listed on an attached resume. Additional required materials may be uploaded with the online application submitted to the fax number or mailed to the Human Resources address listed above.

Inquiries can be made to TDD . Appropriate accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.

If you have difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management Recruitment and Examination Division at . TTY Users: Call via Maryland Relay.

Proof of eligibility to work is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.


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