We have an opening for a Web Application Developer at our Dyersburg State campus!

JOB.DESCRIPTION:

This position will plan, develop, deploy and maintain web-based applications for the College using modern web scripting languages, databases, and client and server-side programming. This job requires the ability to translate the College’s procedures and business needs into client-friendly functions across public-facing and internal web-based, mobile-based and database driven websites.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Serve as primary technical contact and webmaster for the WordPress-based DSCC public website (www.dscc.edu).

Design, develop, and maintain accessible, web-based, mobile-optimized and database-driven websites and web applications that support all areas of the college, including (but not limited to) the following: designing/building database applications, using object oriented programming in a web-platform language, using client-side languages (e.g., JavaScript/JQuery, XML, HTML5, CSS) and server-side languages (e.g., PHP, Ruby, Ruby on Rails, Groovy Grails, Java) and creating interactions and interoperability between disparate web applications via JSON, XML and other APIs.

Work collaboratively with staff and faculty across the college to explore and improve upon existing web- based systems and technologies to meet project and initiative requirements.

Work collaboratively with the Coordinator of Marketing & Public Relations on various projects and initiatives that impact the College’s web and social media presence, including branding and styling to meet established DSCC and TBR standards.

Assist in efforts to ensure that all web-based applications (including the DSCC website) meet accessibility guidelines and standards (WCAG 2.0, 2.1).

Provide small customizations and apply branding and CSS styling to off-the-shelf web-based software solutions. (For example, customizing login pages.)

Troubleshoot problems and create documentation for applications for maintenance and updates.

Provide training as necessary during faculty/staff conference days on various software and applications.

Assist Marketing & Public Relations department and others with enhancements and add-ons (such as menus, filtering/sorting, custom pages, etc.) for the main DSCC website (https://www.dscc.edu) and the internal portal (https://my.dscc.edu) as needed.

Assist other Information Technology staff as needed to ensure that the institution’s IT resources fully support the objectives of the institution.

Working Conditions:

Restricted: Sustained posture or intense attentiveness for prolonged periods. Light lifting (less than 40 lbs), some walking, pushing and pulling on a regular basis. The majority of the work functions are performed in an office environment.

Minimal hazard/exposure: Standard office setting. At least minimal environmental controls to assure health and comfort.

Required Qualifications:

Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, work both independently and on teams, and perform job functions with minimal supervision. Display patience and listening skills when working with peers and users. Demonstrate the capacity and willingness to expand one’s knowledge base and adapt to new technologies. Must be able to communicate effectively and work with a variety of technology users at different levels of expertise. Ability to translate end-user requirements into effective application designs.

Minimum Requirements of Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree preferred. Requires an associate’s degree or equivalent work experience in web development.

Requires a minimum of six years of experience in developing websites and web applications.

Requires experience/training in modern web application programming languages, including HTML5, CSS, PHP, MySQL, Javascript, JQuery, and JSON.

Requires knowledge of modern Web Accessibility guidelines - Section 508 Guidelines and WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines), Accessible Rich Internet Applications (ARIA), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and responsive web design.

Requires experience with transaction-safe relational database development (MySQL, MSSQL, etc.). Familiarity with WordPress, Drupal, OmniUpdate and/or other CMS and publishing platforms preferred. Experience with source code management tools (e.g., Git) and with Restful services and APIs preferred. Experience with Linux web server environments (LAMP) preferred.

Minimum starting pay is $40,600 annually ($20.82 per hour). With additional experience pay increases to a maximum of $50,700.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

Three (3) letters of reference, Cover Letter, and Resume must be uploaded. Official Transcripts (where applicable) must be sent directly to the Office of Human Resources, 1510 Lake Road, Dyersburg, TN 38024.

Unofficial or issued to student transcripts must be attached with applicant packet. You can upload your unofficial transcript with your resume, cover letter or letter of recommendation. If selected for the position, applicant must provide OFFICIAL transcript within 30 days of hire. Request transcript(s) be sent to: Dyersburg State Community College Attn: Human Resources 1510 Lake Road Dyersburg, TN 38024

Initial appointment (when applicable) is contingent upon completion of an acceptable background check.

Closing Date: 4/10/2023
Open Until Filled: Yes

Requisition Number: req8662