Web Developer/Wordpress

Division Overview:

Hello! We’re the Justice Information Technology Services (JITS) team, we provide vital Information Technology (IT) infrastructure which Montanan’s rely upon to support state and local law enforcement. Our dynamic team manages IT systems, services, and interfaces to support approximately 900 DOJ employees, and over 3,000 Criminal Justice Information Network (CJIN) customers working together to safeguard Montana! We directly support DOJ staff involved with legal cases concerning the State and its people, Montana missing persons, victim services, children’s justice, consumer protection, criminal investigations, highway safety, motor vehicle licensing, gambling control, and forensic laboratory services.

The list is long but if you enjoy diversity, this challenging, exciting, and rewarding position may be what you are looking for.

Job Overview:

We are looking for a skilled Web Developer who has WordPress or similar framework experience. This position’s primary responsibility will be web development (WordPress) and maintenance. This position will be responsible for developing, designing, and administration of websites for the Montana Department of Justice. This position will be primarily responsible for our WordPress based external website with secondary duties of UX/UI design input for internal web-based applications. You need to be proficient in WordPress platform/framework, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and have solid knowledge and experience in web and UX/UI design principles. Secondary skills in graphic design or a similar skillset will be a plus.

Web Developer Responsibilities:

• Website designing, building, maintaining, and administration.

• Train editors on how to edit their content.

• Managing plugins and licensing requirements.

• Using scripting or authoring languages, management tools, content creation tools, applications, and digital media.

• Conferring with teams to resolve conflicts, prioritize needs, develop content criteria, or choose solutions.

• Directing or performing Website core and plugin updates.

• Developing or validating test routines and schedules to ensure that test cases mimic external interfaces and address all browser and device types.

• Editing, writing, or designing Website content, and consulting/conferring with team members who produce content.

• Maintaining an understanding of the latest Web applications and programming practices, tools, and security practices.

• Back up websites and databases as applicable from external and internally hosted sites and ensure availability for rapid recovery.

• Identifying issues identified by customer testing and correcting or referring problems to appropriate personnel for correction.

• Evaluating code to ensure it meets industry standards, is valid, is properly structured, and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems.

• Determining user needs by analyzing technical requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four years of education in an Information Technology-related field.

• Four years of experience with software programming and software modification.

• Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Web development or related field, or relevant experience.

• Solid knowledge and experience in web development frameworks (preferably WordPress) and other web-based applications.

• Proficient in JavaScript, HTML, CSS.

• Experience building sites that are compliant with WCAG 2.1

• Able to work well as part of a team and individually.

• Solid ability in both written and verbal communication.

• Knowledge of programming language and technical terminology.

• Able to develop ideas and processes and clearly express them.

• High degree of independent judgment.

• Able to solve complex problems.

Special Instructions:

The selection procedures to be used in evaluating the applicant's qualification may include, but are not limited to, an evaluation of the résumé, cover letter, a structured interview, performance test, academic transcripts, reference/background checks and fingerprint checks.

Additional materials, references or information submitted by the applicant, but not requested, will not be considered.

Successful applicant(s) will be subject to:

 

• Criminal History Fingerprint / Name-based Check

   

• Driving History

 

HOW TO APPLY:

To be considered for this position, you must attach a resume at the time of application.

Tip: When attaching your resume and cover letter, you must mark the attachment as a “Relevant File”.

Your Resume: Please include all work experience as well as job duties that demonstrate your qualifications for this position.  Include dates of employment (month & year- start & end) and the reason you left each job.

A complete online state application is not required.  To initiate an application, attach the resume to be considered for this position.  Failure to attach résumé will result in an incomplete application that will not be considered further.

Only electronic applications will be accepted.  Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process.

All documents for Veteran or Disability preference must be received or date stamped by the closing date.  Please submit preference documentation to Terri Christianson at Terese.Christianson@mt.gov via File Transfer Service.

To request an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR office.

Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous State of Montana Benefits.

 

• Medical, dental and vision coverage

• Retirement plans

• Generous paid vacation, sick and holidays

• Pre-tax Flexibility Spending Accounts

• Employee Assistance Program

State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

This Organization Participates in E-Verify.

Minorities are under-represented in this position and are encouraged to apply.