JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

WEB DEVELOPER/ADMINISTRATOR

CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY

Number of Positions: 1

Starting Salary: $86,520

Reporting to the Assistant Commissioner of Collections, Content and Access, this position designs, edits and maintains the web presence for the Chicago Public Library using content management software for the library website, blogs, events, apps, and marketing emails. Plans, directs, and prioritizes user and organizational needs and strategic vision for web content and design by evaluating usage and performance analytics, following industry trends, and seeking input from library users, staff, management, and vendors. Demonstrates commitment to inclusivity and user-centered service, advocates for and follows accessibility standards for images, video, and copy. Leads teams of site curators and bloggers from various library departments to develop editorial calendar and create engaging, timely content. Establishes and maintains content standards, including voice and tone guidelines, with a focus on taxonomies and search engine optimization (SEO). Writes copy and edits content for formatting, clarity, length, accessibility, reading level and consistency. Liaises with marketing and communications team and other content stakeholders. Oversees software-as-a-service (SAAS) agreements with vendors including monitoring performance and setting software development priorities. Backs up files from websites and modifies applications to provide for disaster recovery, assigns appropriate levels of access to staff, and performs testing and quality assurance of the department's website and its applications. Responsible for software troubleshooting, user acceptance and usability testing. Provides training for library staff and creates and maintains user manuals and other training and support tools. Exhibits self-motivation with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and manage changing priorities. Monitors trends in web development through continuing education and participation in professional conferences and workshops. Interprets library guidelines, procedures and practices for staff and patrons. Performs other duties as assigned.

LOCATION: HWLC 400 S. State St.

DAYS OFF: Two days off per week

SHIFT: Monday- Friday 9:00am-5:00pm

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, plus two years of experience in developing and administering interactive websites using web programming or scripting languages.

Disclaimer - "Accredited" means any nationally or regionally accredited college, university, or law school where the applicant is enrolled in or has completed an Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Juris Doctorate degree program.

Education & Employment Verification- Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding your educational and employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. If you received your degree internationally, all international transcripts/diploma must be accompanied by a Foreign Credential Evaluation. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.

NOTE: To be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and your work experience. You must include job titles, dates of employment, and specific job duties. (If you are a current City employee, Acting Up cannot be considered.) If you fail to provide this information at the time you submit your application, it will be incomplete and you will not be considered for this position. There are three ways to provide the information: 1) you may attach a resume; 2) you may paste a resume; or 3) you can complete the online resume fields.

NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma, professional license, or training certificates at time of processing, if applicable.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in library and information sciences
• Experience in public library and/or nonprofit setting
• Project management experience
• Experience with technical troubleshooting and assisting internal and external stakeholders
• Writing or editing experience
• Experience working collaboratively across departments towards shared goals

Evaluation: Your initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application form and documents submitted with the application. Applications must be submitted by the individual applicant. No second party applicants will be accepted.

Residency Requirement: All employees of the City of Chicago must be actual residents of the City as outlined in 2-152-050 of the City of Chicago Municipal Code. Proof of residency will be required.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to disability or pregnancy in order to participate in the application process, please contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources, at 312-744-4976 (voice) or 312-744-5035 (TTY). Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Please note, all positions with the City of Chicago close promptly at 11:59pm. Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm on July 24, 2024. No exceptions will be made.

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm on 7/24/2024.