UI Developer

Position: UI Developer

Duration: 1 year

Location: Carson City NV (Hybrid)

Agency: SoS

Interview Mode: Teams

Special Requirement:

• Need local candidates only
• Need USC or GC only
• This position will not include web development.
• Candidate Interview Feedback
• Language skills - Make sure they are strong communicators/facilitators and easily understood.
• Individuals take initiative to understand the context of the job. Elections is a specialized space and none of the previous candidates seemed to be able to express how their skill set would be useful to our unique needs. i.e. They should come prepared to speak to this.
• 40% onsite/60% onsite. Mon/Tues in office but may shift as needed
• Required Travel/Expenses-Yes-less then 5%. Possible travel to Vegas if in person meeting with stakeholder is needed

Job Description:

The Digital Content Specialist will serve as a hands-on implementation lead for the Nevada Secretary of States elections Portal. This role involves executing critical updates to election information candidate filings and business services portals. You will work closely with internal Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from the Elections Commercial Recordings and Securities divisions to ensure the public receives timely accurate and Elections compliance information.

Responsibilities

• Election Cycle Support: Execute rapid updates for the 2026 Election Cycle including posting candidate filing locations voter registration deadlines and polling place data.
• Granicus Platform Management: Perform hands-on configuration and content entry using the Granicus govAccess CMS ensuring all pages utilize standard Nevada government templates.
• SME Liaison: Translate complex legislative updates and election regulations provided by the Elections Division into voter-friendly web content.
• ADA & Language Access: Maintain strict adherence to WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards and ensure the availability of information in required languages (Spanish Tagalog Thai Vietnamese Chinese and Korean).
• Portal Integration: Coordinate content updates related to Project Orion (the new Business Licensing Portal) to ensure a seamless user experience between the main site and specialized applications.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Platform Expertise: Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience with Granicus govAccess or a similar enterprise-level government CMS.
• Nevada Election Knowledge: Familiarity with Nevada-specific election procedures such as the Effective Absentee System for Elections (EASE) and Voter Roll Maintenance protocols.
• Compliance Rigor: Proven ability to manage content under Nevada State Web Style Standards and federal ADA laws.
• Attention to Detail: Absolute accuracy in handling important candidate dates and disclosure reporting requirements where errors could have legal implications.
• UI/UX Design: 3 years proven experience with a strong understanding of user research interaction design and visual design principles.

Contract Details

• Duration: Typically aligns with the State of Nevada fiscal cycle (through June of 2027).
• Work Environment: Coordination with elections SMEs and SOS leadership-usually 2 days in office-Mon/Tues with some flexibility according to needs.