Webmaster

Summary

Manage the City of Garland’s web presence, ensuring an optimal user experience, as well current, accurate, accessible and engaging content.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. (Other duties or special projects may be assigned).

• Design, develop and maintain City websites

• Collaborate with City staff to manage department pages and content

• Monitor sites and pages for accuracy and engagement

• Create applications, modifications, forms, etc., to meet stakeholder needs or system changes

• Identify and implement tools or solutions to enhance web usability, website architecture and search engine optimization

• Leverage marketing and communication opportunities to effectively reach target audiences

• Document and communicate City standards for website style and content; train City staff as needed

• Comply with federal and state laws related to website accessibility, copyright, required postings, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• 4-year college degree

• 3 years of experience in website design and development, computer science, information technology, communications or a related field

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in website design and development, computer science, information technology or communications

• 5 years of experience in municipal website management

• Fluency in Spanish, both spoken and written

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Understanding of web best practices, user experience, and information architecture

• Experience with a variety of content management systems

• Experience in delivering and managing training for web content contributors

• Strong technical knowledge and demonstrated experience in the following technologies: HTML, CSS and website design tools

• Experience with graphic design creation/editing tools such as Adobe Creative Suite

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Class C Texas driver's license