Webmaster administers and maintains the organization's websites. Monitors site traffic and performance and recommends changes in the site's technical architecture to ensure that the website remains responsive, stable, and secure. Being a Webmaster maintains and administers websites by screening content for consistency and accuracy. Maintains related hardware and software, installs upgrades, and resolves system errors as they arise. Additionally, Webmaster ensures the website is properly integrated with related computer systems and back-end processes. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Webmaster occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Webmaster typically requires 2-4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, DC and with over one million residents, is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse Counties in the nation. Montgomery County contains many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses.
The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for delivery of the County’s public health and human services that the needs of our community’s most vulnerable children, adults and seniors. The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations. With 2,000 employees, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department.
As a Department, we believe health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential. This means access to quality housing, transportation, education, employment, health care, human services, safe neighborhoods and healthy food. HHS’ provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential. HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community.
If you are interested in working for the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, we invite qualified candidates to apply for the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Webmaster (IT Specialist III) position.
About the Position:
The IT Specialist III will serve as the webmaster for the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) website and associated sites. The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining the DHHS existing websites, including but not limited to, website strategy, project management, design, and development. This position reports directly to the Applications Chief within the DHHS Office of the Chief Operating Officer – Information Systems and Technology Branch and is part of the Branch’s Applications Section.
Responsibilities include:
Manage, maintain and support DHHS Websites (Internet, Intranet, SharePoint), to include:
Propose and implement web planning and strategy, to include:
Independently research and evaluate new and emerging methods for web product development and web project management. Be able to assess these new methods/technologies with respect to their suitability for:
Monitor Website Performance, to include:
Oversight and training, to include:
Additional Employment Information
OHR reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position/IRC.
Montgomery County Government is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email to OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
Montgomery County Government also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, please refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for interview.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Three (3) years of professional experience in the information technology field in such areas as programming, systems analysis, and data/telecommunications.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field from an accredited college or university or certification in Webmaster Professional (CWP) or Microsoft Office 365.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Physical Ability: Ability to lift boxes containing computer support items and equipment such as printers, computers, modems, and monitors weighing up to 50 pounds.
Preferred Criteria
No Preferred Criteria. All applicants will be reviewed by OHR for minimum qualifications. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be rated Qualified, placed on the Eligible List, and may be considered for an interview.
Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following:
Minimum Salary
78686
Maximum Salary
126527
Currency
USD