Job ID :
1829
Company :
Virginia Information Technology Agency
Location :
RICHMOND, VA
Type :
Contract
Duration :
6 Months
Status :
Active
Openings :
1
Posted :
16 Oct 2012
Job Seekers, Please send resumes to resumes@hireitpeople.com

Complete Description:

To assist the Department of Veterans Services VWWP  with development, design, integration, management, and support of their website system.  This position will serve to facilitate communication and coordination of website support services for the VWWP .  Will independently provide administration and technical support for these systems.  Will work with VWWP  team to capture technical and non-technical requirements to facilitate creating a set of comprehensive and effective plans and actions for developing and maintaining a high quality website. 

 

Website KSAs:

 

•             Create design prototypes, including graphic design, site navigation, and layout of content, for the VWWP web site

•             Ensure that the layout of the content is accessible and logical; recommend improvements if necessary

•             Create visual concepts that match the content and the image wanted by the Wounded Warrior program and ensure the site is easy to navigate

•             Build the website using technologies that conform to Commonwealth of Virginia and Department of Veterans Services standards and make sure that they are universally accessible

•             Perform maintenance and updates to website when requested by VWWP

•             Create and provide support documentation and training on maintenance and update procedures

•             Manages day-to-day operational aspects for managing the Wounded Warrior website and communicate with external vendor and entities as required

 

Website Design and Administration

 

•             5-7  Years experience with website design and administration; degree in field preferable

•             Advanced knowledge of XHTML, CSS, and use of digital imaging and illustration with Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress, and Illustrator

•             Knowledge of JavaScript, CSS, PHP and dynamic HTML; experience with Macromedia Flash.

•             Knowledge and demonstrated experience with cross-browser and cross-platform issues (IE, Firefox, Safari, etc.)

•             Extensive experience working on PC and Mac platforms.

•             Extensive knowledge of current web-design trends and techniques, with a strong portfolio displaying user-centered design and experience with web database solutions.

 

General KSAs:

 

•             Possesses professional and courteous attitude with customers, team members, and support vendors; and has the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with each.

•             Very good spoken and written English, in order to design prototypes and train staff and other affiliated personnel

•             Attention to detail, customer-service orientation, and creativity in problem-solving

•             Ability to work with a team and independently, with the ability to be a self-starter and self-motivator

•             Possesses professional and courteous attitude with customers, team members, and support vendors; and has the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with each

•             Possesses excellent customer service skills and is teamwork oriented.

•             Possesses excellent problem solving skills and has the ability to utilize available resources to assess/resolve problems in a timely manner.

•             Possesses good organization and time management skills.

•             Possesses the ability to create documentation on technical issues and solutions that are easy to understand.

•             Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently and ale to perform repetitive motion to include standing, sitting, reaching, lifting, walking, bending, and climbing.

 

 

Skills:

Web design and administration

Required 5 Years

 

Experience with JavaScript

Required 5 Years

 

XHTML, CSS, Photoshop, QuarkXPress, Illustrator

Required 5 Years

 

Maintaining and administering web server and middleware tools

Required 5 Years

 

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Required

 

BS degree, preferably in IS or Computer Science

Highly desired