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Job Announcement
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Fairfax County's Department of Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS) is seeking a dynamic leader to join our Communications unit as Internet/Intranet Architect II. Your work will have a direct impact on the department's effectiveness connecting communities, families and individuals to a continuum of resources that promote equity and create positive outcomes for people of all ages and abilities.
Under general supervision of the NCS Communications Director, this position serves as a web services specialist on our innovative and collaborative Communications team. We are looking for individuals that enjoy a challenge and have a desire for professional growth and continuous learning experience. Responsibilities include:
- Provides operational, technical and administrative oversight of NCS' internet/intranet activities, to include website application and page development, administration and configuration.
- Works as a self-starter, have excellent analytical abilities, outstanding business acumen and judgement, intense curiosity, strong technical and creativity skills, and superior written and verbal skills.
- Works with business owners and technical teams to understand and define requirements and then deliver operable solutions.
- Develops agency web policies and standards.
- Analyzes, designs and develops web-based applications and opportunities for both intranet and intranet environments.
Must be passionate and creative in designing web-based solutions that visually express and translate business requirements to transform web user experiences.
Requires technical knowledge, the capacity to balance multiple tasks simultaneously on short deadlines, the willingness to address critical issues as they arise (sometimes outside of normal work hours) and the ability to work collaboratively with representatives from NCS, DIT and other agencies.
Knowledge of emerging technology, web trends and development solutions is critical.
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Illustrative Duties
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(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)
Provides operational, technical, and administrative support to the county Internet and intranet activities, to include website application and page development, server support, administration and configuration;
Installs, configures, supports, and maintains web and applications servers;
Researches, evaluates, tests, and recommends new server operating systems and application software;
Analyzes, designs, develops, and supports web-based applications for both Internet and intranet environments, including needs assessments, programming, testing/acceptance, training, security, performance, and ongoing support;
Develops Internet/intranet pages, sites, and applications using software applications such as Adobe, Acrobat, ASP, HTML, etc.;
Analyzes integration of the Internet/Web technology with existing or new enterprise applications, databases, client/server systems, and other platforms;
Provides assistance to departments and agencies for analysis and development of their own Web-based applications and provides training as required;
Analyzes, designs, develops, and supports page and site design for Internet and intranet
environments following established standards in HTML and website using Internet development tools;
Maintains Web pages and sites, including periodic updates to content and appearance as necessary;
Develops guidelines for page and site design and configuration;
Applies DIT Lifecycle development methodology;
Provides assistance to other departments and agencies for analysis and development of their own Web pages and public access transactions;
Maintains a working knowledge of Internet/intranet software applications;
Researches and evaluates new Internet-related technologies to determine applicability to county initiatives and projects;
Obtains and maintains reports access and performance statistics using site analysis tools;
Documents sites as they are developed;
Provides required training;
Assists other county departments/agencies in developing plans for the use of the
Internet/intranet;
Develops and maintains relationships with other organizations that have websites;
Provides assistance to other staff as needed;
May provide training, guidance, and assistance to less experienced architects;
Applies approved standards to Web-based content and applications.
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Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
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(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)
Knowledge of Internet/intranet technology;
Knowledge of programming language such as VB Script, HTML, Java, Javascript;
Knowledge of current software such as Windows NT, Microsoft internet products, ASP, Web browsers, and graphic imaging tools;
Knowledge of TCP/IP and network routing protocols;
Ability to develop and implement new and innovative internet/intranet-related methods,
techniques, and procedures;
Ability to design Web pages;
Ability to install, configure and maintain Web and applications servers;
Ability to write comprehensible user system documentation;
Ability to communicate with users and translate technical matters into understandable terms;
Ability to assist users in solving operational problems related to Internet/intranet;
Ability to train and provide support to Internet/intranet users.
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Employment Standards
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
Completion of an associate degree with course work in computer science or graphic arts; plus Internet/intranet experience that is demonstrated by the completion of at least two projects using platforms and technologies listed in the preferred qualifications section of the job announcement, or two years of ongoing Internet/intranet development or support tasks. An industry recognized certification may be substituted for some of the experience that is required.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and a Child Protective Services Registry check to the satisfaction of the employer.
Additional Work Schedule Requirements: May provide some web technical support after regular work hours.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science, information systems, statistics, or related field
- Demonstrated experience of current best practices in Drupal and SharePoint Online web services architecture/design, usability, and accessibility
- 4+ years in demonstrated experience in front-end web development languages (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
- Demonstrated experience developing websites as SharePoint Online site owner
- Demonstrated experience developing applications (e.g., workflow management, forms routing, and office automation) using the web, MS Exchange, and other platforms
- Direct experience in developing, maintaining, and managing internet and intranet pages, including site navigation, site pages, lists and document libraries, permissions, and forms (e.g., Nintex, Power Apps, etc.), for local, state, or federal government
- 2+ years of experience with Microsoft Power BI including use of DAX and Power Query (M), or other relevant enterprise-class business intelligence software
- 2+ years in demonstrated experience using web forms and workflow
- Demonstrated experience using Adobe Acrobat, and Adobe Photoshop
- Demonstrated experience creating and generating reports and site analysis tools, including use of Google Analytics
- Knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform technologies is a plus
- Familiarity with ADA compliance guidelines and AP Style
- Excellent verbal/written communication and data presentation skills, including the ability to succinctly summarize key findings and effectively communicate with both business and technical teams
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work is generally sedentary in nature; however, incumbent may be required to do some walking, standing, bending, and carrying items up to 25 pounds. Ability to operate keyboard-driven equipment. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Sufficiently mobile to attend meetings at various locations and make presentations to county staff and community. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include a practical exercise.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 39% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others
) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.
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