Writes front and backend code and uses related languages,
framework and scripts for website applications; tests web
applications to ensure displays meet ease-of-use and flexibility
standards and execute properly for multiple browsers; ensures
designs make efficient use of network and database resources by
using server-side programming languages.
Designs websites, pages and templates based on user, technical
and legal requirements, existing systems and platforms, options for
integration, established policies and budget; integrates graphics,
animation, video, sound and content; ensures design's visual images
are consistent with branding guidelines; ensures websites and web
pages meet accessibility standards as required under the Americans
with Disability Act (ADA).
Performs project management duties for assigned campus and
district-wide web system projects; works closely with customers and
other project team members to set priorities, task lists, time
estimates and acceptance criteria; uses project management tools
and techniques to monitor project status and completion of project
tasks; reviews and approves project deliverables and performs other
quality assurance activities; regularly meets with customers to
review project status and resolve development/implementation
problems and bottlenecks; develops a variety of ad hoc reports to
meet project needs. Creates online help functions, including
application documentation; administers District content management
system and services in coordination with the Web Systems
Administrator and other Web Content Engineers to include the
maintenance of HTML templates, image archives, permissions and user
roles, workflow and guidelines for web publication.
Defines and maintains security profiles for assigned
systems.
Coordinates work with IT professional staff responsible for
applications development and administration, network
administration and database administration to ensure that website
architecture, functionality and design are consistent with all
information technology strategies.
Collaborates with Web Systems Administrator and other Web
Content Engineers to present a consistent visual image on the web
following District branding standards; promotes uniform fonts,
formatting, icons, image layout techniques and modularization;
ensures that public-facing websites and web applications are
modernized to work with mobile devices.
Maintains records and prepares periodic reports regarding
website updates, implementation activities and user traffic.
Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of historically
minoritized groups and participates in professional development
activities to increase cultural competency to enhance equity-minded
practices within the District.
OTHER DUTIES
- Participates on various committees and attends meetings.
- May participate in selecting vendors and consultant/contractor
staff.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Employment Standards / Minimum Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND
ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
- Programming theory and operating system capabilities and
constraints used in web development.
- Industry best practices in web page design including usability
concepts, animation, videos, multimedia features, interactive
forms and mobile load time.
- Standard web programming and graphics markup languages.
- Principles and techniques of optical scanning and graphic
design software including creation, editing and publishing.
- Operating system architectures, characteristics, components,
uses and limitations particularly as they apply to the District's
web technologies environment.
- Methods and techniques of troubleshooting website, application
and network problems.
- Basic web portal application standards, protocols, hardware,
software and network management practices.
- Customer service techniques.
- Principles, practices, methods and techniques of project
management applicable to assigned responsibilities.
- Operations, production capacity and uses of web portals and
applications.
- Methods and techniques of troubleshooting web applications and
evaluating performance.
Skills
and Abilities to:
- Understand and apply the analysis of functional requirements to
the development of systems proposals, specifications and
recommendations for efficient, cost-effective web technology
solutions.
- Conceptualize practical web-based solutions to District,
department, student and other customer requirements.
- Troubleshoot and resolve website, application and user
problems.
- Perform project management responsibilities and balance
responsibilities to ensure timely results in accordance with
established standards.
- Coordinate work effectively with the Web Systems Administrator
and other Web Content Engineers.
- Explain technical information to non-technical users.
- Effectively engage and support historically minoritized groups
by addressing issues of equity and improving culturally responsive
service-oriented practices.
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
- Operate a computer and use standard business software.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all
those encountered in the course of work.
EDUCATION
AND EXPERIENCE
An associate degree in information technology, computer science,
web design or a closely related field, and at least three years of
progressively responsible experience in the development and design
of websites and web pages of database-driven web applications; or
an equivalent combination of training and experience.
LICENSES,CERTIFICATES
AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Certain assignments may require a California driver's license and
the ability to maintain insurability under the Districts vehicle
insurance program.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative
of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the
essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly
required to sit for long periods; talk or hear, in person and by
telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or
operate standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms.
Employees are frequently required to walk and stand; and lift up to
25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision
and the ability to adjust focus.
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly
required to use written and oral communication skills; read and
interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve
problems; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new
information or skills; perform highly detailed work; work on
multiple, concurrent tasks; work with frequent interruptions; work
under intensive deadlines; and interact with District managers,
staff, the public and others encountered in the course of
work.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential duties of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
Employees work under typical office conditions, and the noise level
is usually quiet.
The employee may be required to travel to locations other than
assigned work site and to adjust to work schedule changes and
requirements to work overtime.
Assessment Process
Only the most qualified applicants will be invited to
interview for the assignment.
To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/scccd/jobs/5443309/temporary-web-content-engineer
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