Web Production Specialist

Job Announcement Code: 13-01263

Location(s): Wisconsin Historical Society (WHS) Headquarters Buildings, 816 State Street; Madison, Wisconsin

County: Dane

Classification Title: IS Systems Development Services Senior

Job Working Title: Web Production Specialist

Type of Employment: Full Time (40 hours/week)

Salary: Starting annual salary will be between $45,990 and $66,816 depending on qualifications. Pay schedule/range 07-03.
A 6-month probationary period is required.

Contact: Kate Jochimsen, Office of Human Resources

Introduction

The Wisconsin Historical Society is seeking a Web Development Specialist to develop, maintain, and manage the Society websites.

This position works out of the Wisconsin Historical Society located on the exciting University of Wisconsin Madison campus at 816 State Street.

Job Duties

Under the supervision of the IT Director, this position provides department-wide project management services for the development of primarily web-based systems in a highly complex, highly integrated environment across multiple platforms.

Under the supervision of the IT Director, this position is responsible for designing and developing user interfaces for the Society's internal and public websites and ensuring they conform to established web production standards. This includes development, testing, implementation, and maintenance of applications using advanced web-based technologies.

Some of the duties to be performed by the person in this position are: creating wireframes and interface design mockups based on documented requirements; overseeing the production of web pages through all phases, including design, testing, validating, implementing and maintenance; modifying and creating new web graphics; write documentation and provide training to Society staff on the use of the Society’s content management system and additional production standards.

In the course of this work, the person in this position will work with Society staff, as well as project managers, analysts, designers, programmers, system architects, other technical staff, and data stewards in designing, coding, testing, documenting, and implementing these business applications.

Special Notes

1. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to offer of employment to determine if the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job.
2. Verification of academic degrees will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Written Communications
2. Oral Communications
3. Customer Relations
4. Project Management
5. Attention to detail
6. Creative problem-solving

1. Web technologies, protocols, and tools including HTML, XHTML, CSS, and JavaScript
2. Web authoring, development, and publishing tools including Dreamweaver and Visual Studio
3. Computer graphic and multimedia design including Photoshop and Acrobat
4. Website content management design and processes
5. Internet browser capabilities and issues (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, etc.)
6. Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access)

How To Apply

Apply online by 11:59 pm on Monday, April 15, 2013 at:
Wisc.jobs

Questions regarding this recruitment can be directed to :

Materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

The Wisconsin Historical Society is an
equal opportunity employer