Complete Description:
**Local candidates strongly preferred
**in person interviews only, no exceptions
This person will assist the Department of Veterans Services with the design, integration, management, and support of our website(s). This position will serve to facilitate communication and coordination of website support services for DVS . Will independently provide administration and technical support for the DVS website and other related systems. Will receive guidance and direction from the DVS Communications Director to capture technical and non-technical requirements to facilitate creating a set of comprehensive and effective plans and actions for developing and maintaining a high quality website.
Website KSAs:
• Perform maintenance and updates to the website(s) as requested by the DVS Communications Director
• Ensure that the layout of the content is accessible and logical; recommend improvements if necessary
• Create and provide support documentation and training on maintenance and update procedures
• Manages day-to-day operational aspects for managing the website(s) and communicate with external vendor and entities as required
• Create design prototypes, including graphic design, site navigation, and layout of content, for the DVS web site
• Data entry of information for supporting the DVS website and related DVS systems
Website Design and Administration
• 3-7 Years experience with website design and administration; degree in field preferable
• Good knowledge of XHTML, CSS, and use of digital imaging and illustration with Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress, and Illustrator
• Knowledge of JavaScript, CSS, PHP and dynamic HTML; experience with Macromedia Flash.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience with cross-browser and cross-platform issues (IE, Firefox, Safari, etc.)
• Good experience working on PC and Mac platforms
• Good knowledge of current web-design trends and techniques, with a strong portfolio displaying user-centered design and experience with web database solutions.
General KSAs:
• Possesses professional and courteous attitude with customers, team members, and support vendors; and has the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with each.
• Very good spoken and written English, in order to design prototypes and train staff and other affiliated personnel
• Attention to detail, customer-service orientation, and creativity in problem-solving
• Ability to work with a team and independently, with the ability to be a self-starter and self-motivator
• Possesses excellent customer service skills and is teamwork oriented.
• Possesses excellent problem solving skills and has the ability to utilize available resources to assess/resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Possesses good organization and time management skills.
• Possesses the ability to create documentation on technical issues and solutions that are easy to understand.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently and ale to perform repetitive motion to include standing, sitting, reaching, lifting, walking, bending, and climbing.
Skills:
Skill
Required / Desired
Amount
of Experience
Web design and administration
Required
5
Years
Experience with JavaScript
Required
5
Years
XHTML, CSS, Photoshop, QuarkXPress, Illustrator
Required
5
Years
Maintaining and administering web server and middleware tools
Required
5
Years
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Required
BS degree, preferably in IS or Computer Science
Highly desired
Basic data entry skills
Required