WEBMASTER TRAINEE- Contractual

This is a full-time contractual position with the Maryland Department of Human Services, Office of Communications.

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Department of Human Services

Office of Communications

311 W. Saratoga Street

Baltimore MD 21201

This position assists the Communications Office Web staff with maintaining the Department of Human Services Inter/Intranet websites.

Updates the DHS Internet by converting text to Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) format; and maintains electronic record of changes and updates and correct mistakes made by automatic code generators or to refine page formatting. Interacts with representatives from local departments and central office to address modifications to their web pages. Posts information by converting existing documents to hyper-links on the web using web-authoring tools. Designs and formats documents (i.e. spreadsheets, databases and/or graphic files) for posting information onto the web. Creates applications to enhance the website. Develops mobile web based applications to highlight agency services to improve customer services. Develops the content of web pages and edit existing documents into the appropriate format for Internet and Intranet presentations.

Education: Possession of an Associate of Arts degree from an accredited college or university in Web Development, Computer Information Technology, Management Information Systems or other information technology related field to include course work in web page design, development and programming.

Experience: None

Notes:

1. Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate and eighteen months of experience using software which converts other documents into web pages; or using web page developmental software; or writing HTML code; or converting data from project specifications by preparing program code using computer programming languages; or evaluating, implementing and maintaining computer hardware and software; or operating, manipulating, and controlling computer systems may be substituted for the required education.

2. Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate and completion of an approved certification program for Web Professionals sufficient to provide the necessary skills to build and manage an organization’s web site and to coordinate with inside and outside resources to accomplish that organization’s web goals may be substituted for the required education.

3. Experience in web page design, development and programming may be substituted for on a year-for-year basis for a high school education.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Cyber and Information Systems classifications or Cyber and Information Systems specialty codes in the Information Technology field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

 

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Knowledge of Wordpress CMS & PHP
• Knowledge of Ninja Forms form creation tool
• Proficient with front-end technologies - HTML, CSS, JS
• Familiar with WinSCP & Putty
• Familiar with version control systems such as Git
• Possess a Master's degree in Technology

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  It is important that you report all related education and experience that is relevant to this recruitment qualifications. All information concerning your qualifications, including a copy of your diploma or transcripts must be provided if selected for an interview.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  

Successful candidates will be placed on the employment (eligible) list. The resulting list may be used for future vacancies with this agency or other state agencies.

Leave may be granted to a temporary/contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year. 

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated.  If selected for an interview, you will be required to provide an official transcript.  For all foreign education obtained outside the U. S. you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service if selected for an interview.  

Online applications are highly recommended, however the paper application may be submitted to the Department of Human Services, 311 W. Saratoga Street, Attn: D. Greene, Room 131, Baltimore, MD 21201.  The paper application must be received  by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date for this recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.  Information received after the closing date will not be considered.  Application inquiries may be directed to 410-767-7414.      

TTY  Users: call via Maryland Relay We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.