Webmaster

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

Pay Range: $58,614 - $72,717 (Depending on qualifications and experience)

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