Website Developer

Rockland BOCES - Website Developer
The award-winning Rockland BOCES Communications Service is seeking a Website Developer to provide customized website development, website redesign, content management and technical support to public school districts in the Rockland BOCES region.

Description:
In this key role, the Website Developer provides sound guidance, strategy, technical expertise and support to effectively shape clients' external digital messaging. They are responsible for the creation and management of website pages, ensuring they are visually compelling, technically efficient and compliant with the latest accessibility standards. The Website Developer must be self-directed and possess strong organizational skills, along with expertise in project management, software development and network configurations. The role also involves routinely collaborating with fellow members of the Communications Service, contributing to a shared service model that offers a comprehensive depth of expertise to clients.

To ensure the best digital solutions for clients, the Website Developer must stay current with global trends in digital communications and be prepared to recommend new technologies and techniques. Success in this position requires an individual to be a strong team player who demonstrates interpersonal, creative and visionary skills. Through their technical and strategic contributions, the Website Developer ensures that clients can effectively inform and engage their communities using cutting-edge digital platforms. The Website Developer manages all aspects of our clients' website presence, from initial design to ongoing maintenance and compliance.

This is a Civil Service position.

Responsibilities:

• Designs, creates, implements, manipulates and integrates websites and pages that are visually compelling, technically efficient and compliant with usability and accessibility guidelines.
• Meets with clients to determine their website needs and analyzes requests.
• Coordinates web project timelines and reviews project schedules with the team leader and school district personnel to ensure timeframes are appropriate and can be met.
• Manages a content management workflow ticketing system to track website content creation and publication tasks, converting them into tickets that move through an approval and publishing process.
• Maintain website staff directories and user access.
• Maintain the highest digital presence standards, ensuring all content is consistent with branding and style guides.
• Maintain overall compliance, accessibility and user-friendliness of BOCES and District websites.
• Evaluate emerging digital communications solutions and make recommendations on adding these tools to the school district's communication strategy.
• Monitor and analyze website performance (e.g., traffic, conversions, etc.)
• Performs related work as required.

Education:

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Web Development, Graphic Technology, Graphic Design, Computer Graphics, Management Information Systems or comparable degree and two years of paid work experience in the design or development of websites as the major function of the work (major function is defined as 50% or more of the day-to-day work experience)

Requirements:

• Possession of an appropriate level, valid Driver's License at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout the appointment;
• Excellent project management skills and the ability to effectively balance competing priorities and deadlines;
• Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and effectively in a team setting. Initiative and common sense are essential, bringing energy and flexibility to the team environment;
• Ability to read, interpret, analyze and summarize complex concepts/written documents;
• Strong analytical and diagnostic skills and the ability to acquire knowledge of BOCES and school district operations and complex educational issues;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and comfortable working relationships with others;
• Proficiency in web design principles, including HTML, CSS and graphic design software;
• Working knowledge of web programming languages for site design and HTML and Web utilities (e.g., web browsers, FTP, audio), as well as skill in web authoring and knowledge of systems analysis as it applies to web programming;
• Demonstrated experience with website content management systems (CMS);
• Knowledge of web accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and related compliance requirements; and
• Experience with mobile app management and mass notification systems is a plus.

This is a full-time position.

About Us:
Our team of messaging experts is focused on strengthening the connections between public schools and local families, students, staff, partners and community members. We believe that, through effective communication, school district leaders can build a high level of trust within their communities.

Contact:
Scott Salotto
Rockland BOCES Executive Director of Communications and Governmental Relations
Email: ssalotto@rboces.org
(No Phone Calls)
rocklandboces.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $78,557.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $78,557