Background
Under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), state and local governments must make their websites and mobile apps accessible by April 26, 2027. LADBS is engaging a Web Developer to implement WCAG 2.1 web accessibility standards, improve website features based on user feedback, create new pages, refresh graphic design, and ensure a responsive, high-performing site across browsers and devices.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, implement, manage, monitor, and upgrade the organization's website
- Respond to and troubleshoot all website issues
- Create appropriate website content aligned to the organization's strategy
- Ensure website quality and efficiency by conducting regular test plans
- Collaborate with staff and management to ensure the website aligns with brand strategy and organizational standards
- Create, upload, and maintain website content (imagery, files, text) using a Drupal Content Management Framework
- Participate in user interface design as needed
- Post documents and announcements on the website
- Provide expertise and support to end users and other IT support team members
- Edit basic web content using HTML within a CMS
- Ensure PDF files comply with ADA and WCAG 2.0 conformance standards and modify when needed
- Create new pages: design layout, incorporate content, ensure consistency with site design and branding
- Update and enhance graphic design of existing pages revise layouts, update images, refresh aesthetics
- Verify all site links work correctly; identify and correct broken links or inaccurate information
- Optimize page layouts for responsiveness across browsers and devices
- Test and optimize site performance for accessibility and smooth user experience
- Deliver a feature-complete LADBS website, signed off by upper management
- Provide weekly and monthly status reports and facilitate status meetings
Required Qualifications
- BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience
- 5+ years of experience in Information Technology
- 5+ years of experience in Drupal administration
- 5+ years of experience in design, testing, implementation, documentation, and support of web design
- Experience using Content Management Systems (Drupal)
- Experience with HTML5 and CSS
- Experience performing website maintenance
- Experience posting and modifying web content
- Knowledge of best practices for web creation
- Understanding of responsive design principles and multi-platform web solutions
- Proficiency in writing technical documentation
- Ability to gather, interpret, and evaluate complex information and data
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Gmail
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with design applications: Figma, Adobe XD, Zeplin
- Experience building responsive web pages visually accurate to provided graphic designs
- Strong attention to detail for Quality Assurance
Soft Skills
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication with all levels of management, customers, project teams, and staff
- High proficiency establishing and maintaining effective working relationships across departments
- Experience working respectfully in a culturally diverse environment
- Ability to work independently and in teams
- Ability to handle multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines
Rate:
Not specified
Location:
Remote
IR35 Status:
Outside
Remote Status:
Remote
Industry:
IT
Seniority Level:
Senior