DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Address: 1655 W. Jackson
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Anticipated Salary: $75,019.77 

Grade: 22

Closing Date: 11/06/2024

Under the direction of the Creative Services Manager, this position will work in a collaborative team environment to design and develop web-based communication tools. This position provides web maintenance, development and management of ADOT websites for the successful delivery of agency communications.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

In collaboration with customers, build, manage and improve internal and external websites for the agency. Execute web development and front-end design in accordance with agency messaging and standards using the Drupal content management system (CMS) along with HTML, CSS and JavaScript.

Ensure agency websites meet American with Disabilities Act (ADA). Accessibility requirements and take corrective action as necessary.

Implement, monitor and report web-based analytics to enhance performance and optimize user experience.

Provide mentoring and training to internal staff engaged in web content updating to ensure accuracy and comprehension of existing and newly implemented policies, software and or technology.

Learn and follow agency standards. Ensure consistent agency messaging, branding and adherence to graphic and editorial standards.

Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge:
- Working knowledge of content management systems and development platforms.
- Information architecture.
- Current graphic design and web techniques and technologies.
- Communication methods and principles.
- Website analytics and optimization.
- Google and Microsoft software/platform.

Skill:
- Proficient and or knowledge using a Drupal content management system.
- Strong user-experience web development skills, including object-oriented JavaScript, HTML, CSS.
- Oral and written communication skills to work with internal customers, the public and a variety of stakeholders.
- Analytical and decision-making skills.
- Strong communication, writing, editing, interview, research and interpersonal skills.

Ability:
- Work with minimal guidance.
- Regularly participates in reviews of assigned and completed tasks.
- Prioritize and plan work activities; set goals and objectives; use time efficiently; communicate activities and results as appropriate to team and supervisor.
- Produce clear and concise oral and written communication.
- Ability to work successfully as an individual and as a team member.
- Adapt to changing priorities, diverse needs and scheduling changes.

A position-related Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university.
Three (3) or more years of experience in web design and development can be substituted for education.

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 712-8188. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.