Web Developer

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Job Title: Web Developer

Employer: National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO)

Division: Strategy

Department: Online Services

Location: Hybrid (Lexington, KY and Remote)

Reports To: Director of Online Services

Salary Range: $93,850 - $114,950 – Grade 29

Why Join NASPO?

NASPO fosters a collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven culture where technology

plays a vital role in supporting state procurement professionals nationwide. As part of the

Online Services Department, this role offers the opportunity to influence digital strategy,

contribute to impactful projects and grow professionally while supporting a member driven association.

Job Summary

The Web Developer plays a key role in shaping NASPO’s digital presence and user

experience. This position is responsible for creating, editing, and maintaining modern,

user-focused web content that supports NASPO’s mission and strategic goals. The role

involves close collaboration with internal teams and stakeholders to plan, develop, and

deliver web solutions that align with organizational standards, audience needs, and

technical requirements. The Web Developer ensures NASPO’s digital platforms remain

secure, accessible, and aligned with emerging technologies and best practices.

Essential Functions

• Web Development & Delivery: Plan, build, maintain, and enhance websites,
  
  

features, and integrations within NASPO’s WordPress environment.

• Project Management: Oversee multiple short-term and long-term web initiatives,
  
  

balancing priorities, timelines, and deliverables.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Translate stakeholder requirements, wireframes,
  
  

and design concepts into functional, responsive, and user-friendly web experiences.

• User Experience (UX): Apply UX and accessibility best practices to ensure websites
  
  

are intuitive, mobile-friendly, and inclusive.

• Technical Problem Solving: Research, analyze, and resolve complex web
  
  

development issues; escalate and collaborate with senior staff as appropriate.

• Process Improvement: Analyze and refine cross-departmental workflows to
  
  

improve efficiency and project outcomes.

• Design Guidance: Provide input on web design to ensure alignment with
  
  

organizational standards and internal client needs.

• Technology & Trends: Monitor emerging technologies, tools, and trends to ensure
  
  

continued alignment with industry best practices.

• Infrastructure & Integrations: Troubleshoot hosting, DNS, API, and integration
  
  

issues; coordinate with third-party vendors as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
  
  

Required Qualifications

Skills, Experience, and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Web Development, Information
  
  

Technology, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and

professional experience.

• Minimum of 3–5 years of professional web development experience.
• Proven expertise with WordPress, including custom themes, plugins, and
  
  

integrations.

• Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and modern web frameworks.
• Experience integrating APIs and working with RESTful and SOAP services.
• Familiarity with Amazon Web Services (including AWS Lightsail) and Cloudflare.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing accessibility best practices (WCAG 2.1).
• Familiarity with SEO fundamentals and site performance optimization.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and version control systems (GitHub preferred).
• Understanding of security best practices for WordPress and hosting environments.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to translate design concepts and wireframes into standardscompliant code.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and
  
  

deadlines.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
  
  

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Occasionally required to stand and walk.
• Continually required to sit, talk, and hear.
• Continually required to use hand and finger dexterity.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, or crawl.
• Air travel and overnight stays required approximately 3–5 times per year.
  
  

Core Competencies

• Project Management: Plans and coordinates projects; communicates progress and
  
  

changes; delivers results on time and within budget.

• Problem Solving: Identifies issues, analyzes information, develops solutions, and
  
  

works effectively in group problem-solving situations.

• Teamwork: Collaborates effectively, values diverse perspectives, supports team
  
  

success, and builds positive working relationships.

• Technical Skills: Continuously builds technical knowledge, seeks development
  
  

opportunities, and shares expertise.

• Customer Service: Maintains a strong service orientation toward internal and
  
  

external stakeholders.

• Communication: Communicates clearly and effectively in both written and oral
  
  

formats.

• Planning & Organization: Prioritizes work, manages time efficiently, and develops
  
  

realistic action plans.

• Professionalism: Demonstrates respect, accountability, adaptability, and followthrough.
• Quality & Productivity: Produces accurate, thorough work while meeting
  
  

productivity standards.

• Adaptability & Initiative: Responds effectively to change, takes initiative, and seeks
  
  

opportunities for improvement.

• Innovation: Applies creativity and resourcefulness to improve processes, tools, and
  
  

outcomes.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed.

It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Management

reserves the right to assign or reassign duties as needed. Reasonable accommodations

may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Salary Description

$93,850 - $114,950