WEBSITE DEVELOPER Date: Feb 18, 2025 Req ID: 47354 Location: Little Rock, AR, US, 72201 Category: DEPT OF PARKS HERITAGE & TOUR Anticipated Starting Salary: $46,391 WEBSITE DEVELOPER Position #: 22153899 Min. Salary: $46,391 Pay Grade: IT04 Location: Shared Services - Communications Req #: 47354 Closing date: Until Filled Job Duties: The Website Developer works with the Office of Communications and is responsible for a wide range of activities related to website management, such as designing and maintaining websites and web applications to ensure functionality, layout, and user-friendly interfaces across various devices. The Website Developer will research and evaluate current and future computer related technologies, respond to complex and specialized requests from department staff for web-based support, evaluate and implement necessary adjustments to applications to accommodate user requirements, recommend changes or updates to department web content, design, layout or efficiency and installs software updates and coordinates with developers or users to resolve problems. Ideal candidates must possess extensive knowledge of content management systems for web sites, the ability to identify and implement creative technological solutions to generate and distribute web-based content and analyze web design problems and devise corrective measures. Applicants must meet or exceed these qualifications: Formal educational equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, or related field; plus, two years of experience in computer programming and analysis or related area. Preferred qualifications: In addition to above, two years of experience using WordPress, HTML and CSS. This position offers a full benefit package including paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health insurance and retirement pension. We are an EOE/ADA/AA employer. Minorities and women encouraged to apply. Applications accepted online only: https://arcareers.arkansas.gov Please visit us on the web at https://adpht.arkansas.gov to find out more about us. The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism has three major divisions: Arkansas State Parks, Arkansas Heritage and Arkansas Tourism. Arkansas State Parks manages 52 state parks and promotes Arkansas as a tourist destination for people around the country. Arkansas Heritage preserves and promotes Arkansas’s natural and cultural history and heritage through four historic museums and four cultural preservation agencies. Arkansas Tourism improves the state’s economy by generating travel and enhancing the image of the state. Position Information Class Code: D064C Grade: IT04 FLSA Status: EXEMPT Salary Range: $46,391.00 - $73,994.00 Summary The Website Developer is responsible for designing and creating web site layouts and determining ways to easily navigate through each site. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy. Functions Designs, builds, or maintains web sites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media. Writes, designs, or edits web page content, or direct others producing content. Backs up files from web sites to local directories for instant recovery in case of problems. Identifies problems uncovered by testing or customer feedback, and corrects problems, or refers problems to appropriate personnel for correction. Evaluates code to ensure that it is valid, is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems. Maintains understanding of current web technologies or programming practices through continuing education, reading, or participation in professional conferences, workshops, or groups. Analyzes user needs to determine technical requirements. Develops or validates test routines and schedules to ensure that test cases mimic external interfaces and address all browser and device types. Performs other duties as assigned. Dimensions Occasional overnight travel is required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of current web-design trends. Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles. Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language. Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. Knowledge of JavaScript, HTML, and Macromedia Flash. Knowledge with cross-browser and cross-platform issues. Ability to listen and understand information and ideas presented in oral and written form. Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions. Minimum Qualifications The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, or related field; plus two years of experience in computer programming and analysis or a related area. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE. Licenses None The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Nearest Major Market:Little Rock