WEB DESIGNER

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: All Persons interested
Job Classification: Web Designer
Division: Communications
Posting Number: 37709
Reporting Location: 611 Walker St.
Workdays & Hours: Varied; MONDAY – FRIDAY 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM*Subject to Change*

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Communications Division of the Human Resources Department seeks a passionate, experienced communications professional to help promote the division’s goals to engage, inform and recognize city employees. To learn more about what we do, visit https://www.houstontx.gov/hr/communications.html

The ideal candidate must be an enthusiastic, creative self-starter who is proficient in web design. Must meet deadlines with accuracy. In addition, the successful candidate must be ready to work in a fast-paced environment, have attention to detail and a strong desire to produce above average quality communications.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a department webmaster, conceptualizes, designs and develops the layout and user interface of web pages, content and applications. Develops concept, interface design and architecture of the department’s website and intranet pages.
Manage the department’s intranet (SharePoint), handle user access and security, provide department user support and assist division contacts with configuration.
Administers the HR Communications division WordPress sites. Collaborate with the team to post news, events and information related to internal communications projects.
Refreshes website content to ensure accuracy and timeliness of information. Performs regular site updates and conducts periodic usability tests of web applications and links ensuring effective use and display of information.
Monitors site for unauthorized information, such as commercial advertisements, prohibited links, inapplicable or outdated information, etc.
Develops color schemes and designs and produces graphics.
Creates multimedia content, such as videos, for the website and intranet pages.
Consults with department management to determine site content. Maintains knowledge and awareness of developments in the department.
Defines project scope and system requirements, in conjunction with management and the Information Technology Department, to effectively meet the needs of the department. Documents standards.
Coordinates activities with technical support staff and operations management to ensure continuous access to the department’s website. May provide web-related technical support and training to employees.
May lead and assign tasks to web production and clerical support staff in the development, design and maintenance of the department’s website. Reviews all information and pages prior to placement on the official website.
Stays abreast of industry trends and applicable technologies, including scripting, authoring tools, graphic design tools and new languages. Integrates new technology.
Responds to requests and ideas from internal and external website users.
Performs other duties or assists with special projects as needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Requires an Associate’s degree in Graphic Arts Technology, Computer Information Technology or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Three years of experience in developing, designing and building web pages or a website for a large organization are required.

Two years of additional experience in developing, designing and building web pages or a website for a large organization may be substituted for the degree requirement.

A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Science or a closely related field may be substituted for the above education requirement and two years of the experience requirement.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None

PREFERENCES

A bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Science or a closely related field is preferred.

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
Department may administer skills assessment test

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION NO

SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

PAY GRADE: 21

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov/hr/careers.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832)393-7238.

If you need special services or accommodations, call (832)393-7238.

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.