Web Developer position available - Ventura County, CA, USA

California State University Channel Islands (http://www.csuci.edu) is now hiring a Web Developer.

Apply online and view the job description at:
http://www.csucijobs.com

Working Title:
Web Developer

Class Title:
Information Technology Consultant - Career - 12 months

Salary Range: $3915 - 8013 USD

Salary Basis: Monthly

Bargaining Unit: R09

Work Location: CSU Channel Islands Main Campus

Department: Information Technology

Division: Information Technology Services

Job Open Date: 01-06-2005
Job Close Date: 01-24-2005

Job Category: Staff
Job Type: Regular

Appointment Type: Full-Time

Purpose of Position / Job Function:
To initiate, design, implement, maintain, coordinate and support public and internal web applications and resources in support of the Web Services Office and the academic and administrative mission of the University.

General Responsibilities:

Web Design
Create and coordinate public and internal web pages for various administrative and academic areas
Create and implement graphics, artwork, video and other media to enhance web sites
Create and implement web design implementation and education plans and strategies for University web resources

Applications development
Create, develop, implement, and maintain complex, interactive public and internal web applications for various administrative and academic areas
Integrate existing and new web applications with existing and new data sources using a variety of web and database technologies
Design and implement databases on various platforms in support for web application development
Participate in CSU system-wide web applications development projects, dialogs and discussions as required

Site Hosting
Assist in maintenance of web site infrastructure for University web resources and related web applications
Create, install, configure, repair and maintain web applications for University organizations as required
Develop applications to facilitate web site hosting and hosting administration for University faculty, staff, and students

Accessibility Consulting
Serve as a University resource for web accessibility compliance issues
Create and implement web accessibility education, monitoring, and repair plans and strategies for University web resources

Training and Support
Provide information, analysis, and ad hoc support or training for various University leadership, faculty, staff and students on web technology or application issues
Create, assemble, and administer training programs and workshops for University faculty, staff, and students on various web-related applications and technologies
Provide assistance to Coordinator of Web Services as needed
Participate in learning and training opportunities to stay abreast of related emerging technologies, strategies and techniques for web design and web applications development

Content Management
Implement and support Content Management Systems to facilitate maintenance of existing and new web content
Develop and implement content management plans and strategies to facilitate creation, development and maintenance of University web content
Perform day-to-day maintenance and updates of web content on public and internal web pages for various administrative and academic areas as required

Standards and Practices
Maintain awareness of and use industry best practices and standards in web design and applications development
Work with outside vendors and 3rd party developers to ensure compliance with enterprise standards and industry best practices

Strategy and Planning
Provide leadership for the coordination of web design and application development tasks
Assist in preparation of web strategy and planning for University web resources
Meet with various University leadership and staff to evaluate business processes and develop requirements for appropriate web resources
Participate in the development and implementation of University web policy and guidelines
Work with web designers, developers, and editors in other University areas to coordinate goals, efforts, and maintenance of enterprise standards and industry best practices
Participate in University committees and discussions related to web services or applications development
Prepare extensive, detailed documentation for web applications and other web projects

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience
1 year of web development experience or equivalent in creating, developing and maintaining dynamic, data-driven web sites and web applications

Working knowledge of the following:
-Windows internet server technologies in large-scale web site hosting environments
-VBScript and scripting for server administration
-Windows Active Directory, ADSI and LDAP
-Web standards and industry best practices for web design and web applications development
-Working knowledge of Collage content management system
-ADA / Section 508 accessibility guidelines and how they apply to the public sector

Working knowledge of applications development best practices
Experience with software development methodologies
Experience in developing GUIs for web and standalone applications
Familiarity with web usability issues and strategies
Experience creating web applications and step-by-step training documentation
Experience creating and presenting workshops on a variety of technologies
Working knowledge of variety of industry-standard web applications technologies, including ASP, ASP.NET, JSP, Perl, and PHP
Working knowledge of database applications and technologies, including Access, ODBC, SQL Server, mySQL, and XML
Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills
Must possess excellent application troubleshooting skills
Must possess high attention to detail
Must possess excellent critical thinking skills
Ability to coordinate multiple, complex tasks and complete work to tight deadlines
Ability to work under minimal supervision

RECOMMENDED SKILLS FOR POSITION:
Web applications development experience in higher education environment
Working knowledge of Tomcat web server environment
Working knowledge of Linux and Apache web server environments
Experience developing server administration applications in windows environment

Familiarity with open source web design and applications development tools and resources
Familiarity with Windows DNS and its use in a web environment