Introduction
Reimagine a career in public service. At WCC, we are collaborative and team oriented, innovative in our approach, and passionate about our work. We thrive on initiative, creativity and challenges to the status quo. Our employees are valued and empowered. We are proud of our achievements and consider excellence a continuous journey…not a destination end point. If you've got the right stuff and a passion for your work, come journey with us.
OUR MISSION
The Maryland Workers' Compensation Commission seeks to secure the equitable and timely administration of the provisions of the Maryland Workers' Compensation law on behalf of its customer, the injured workers and their employers, by providing an efficient forum for the resolution of individual claims.
OUR VISION
The Workers' Compensation Commission envisions a state wherein injured workers and employers are empowered to create an equitable partnership to facilitate prompt and fair resolution of workers' compensation matters.
ABOUT US
Together we profoundly touch the lives of so many people and have enormous responsibility to the community by fulfilling our mission of securing equitable and timely administration of the law. The Commission continues to provide services to our constituent partners at a level rarely met throughout the United States. The professionalism, work ethic, and technological acumen manifest in our operations allows us to smoothly and effectively manage the challenges which invariably arise. Every division within the agency plays a vital role in keeping us in the forefront nationally...ARE YOU READY TO MAKE A MEANINGFUL DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY AND PURSUE YOUR CAREER PASSION WITH A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED LEADER?
GRADE
Grade 18
LOCATION OF POSITION
10 E. Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Main Purpose of Job
The main purpose of the Webmaster position for the Maryland Workers' Compensation Commission is to manage and maintain the agency's digital presence, including its website and SharePoint online system. This role is crucial in supporting the Commission's mission to secure equitable and timely administration of workers' compensation law.
The Webmaster will be responsible for:
Ensuring the website and SharePoint system are up-to-date, functional, and user-friendly
Implementing and maintaining web security measures
Optimizing the online platforms for efficient information dissemination
Enhancing user experience for injured workers, employers, and other stakeholders
By effectively managing these digital platforms, the Webmaster will contribute to the Commission's vision of empowering injured workers and employers to create an equitable partnership for prompt and fair resolution of workers' compensation matters. This role is essential in facilitating efficient communication, streamlining processes, and improving accessibility to critical information and services provided by the Maryland Workers' Compensation Commission.
POSITION DUTIES
• Design, develop, implement, and maintain the agency's website
• Create and update web pages using appropriate web development languages and tools
• Ensure compliance with State and industry standards for web design
• Oversee and maintain the agency's SharePoint online system
• Implement and manage SharePoint features to improve collaboration and workflow
• Approve and manage website content, including blogs, articles, and digital resources
• Ensure content is up-to-date, relevant, and aligned with the agency's mission
• Remove outdated content and broken links
• Diagnose and correct problems that arise on the website
• Provide technical support to agency staff on web-related issues
• Optimize web architecture for navigability and performance
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Two years of experience, six months of experience in web page design, development and programming and an additional 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.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute 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 for the additional eighteen months of the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute additional experience in web page design, development and programming on a year-for-year basis for a high school education.
3. Candidates may substitute the possession of an Associate of Arts 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 and six months of experience in web page design, development and programming for the required experience.
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 experience.
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
The following is a required qualification. Candidates MUST possess the following:
Six months of experience using SharePoint, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript for web page design and development.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Qualifications
Basic understanding of database concepts and experience with Structured Query Language. Basic understanding of user interface and user experience design principles.
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
This is an internal recruitment for current employees of the Workers' Compensation Commission.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties that 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
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the Workers' Compensation Commission at 410-864-5230.
TO APPLY: Please include your resume along with your completed online employment application. During the online application process, use the Resume tab to select a method for including your resume (Upload Your Resume or Type or Copy/Paste Your Resume). Submission of a resume is strongly recommended.
If you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via mail or deliver in person. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing. Please include your resume along with your completed employment application and supplemental questions.
PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION
Completed applications, required documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed to:
Workers' Compensation Commission Attn: 25-000387-0001
E. Baltimore Street, Personnel Division
Baltimore, MD 21202
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.
WCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of WCC that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.
As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.
