City of Auburn

 

JOB TITLE:  Network Engineer-Web Developer                                                                           IT/7

 

DEPARTMENT:  Information Technology

 

FLSA Designation:  Exempt

 

PAY GRADE:  20

 

EFFECTIVE DATE:  May 9, 2008

 

JOB SUMMARY:  This position is responsible for providing a web presence for the City and for designing, developing and maintaining web systems and applications in support of City activities.

 

MAJOR DUTIES:

 

          o   Performs web design, implementation and management of the City’s Internet web presence and intranet web presence using the latest technologies and best practice procedures.

 

          o   Performs SQL programming as required in the execution of web programming responsibilities.

 

          o   Collaborates with designated employees in each City Department to ensure timeliness, accuracy and consistency of the City’s Internet/intranet web presence.

 

          o   Adheres to City standards and policies in the development and maintenance of the City’s Internet and intranet.

 

          o   Determines and recommends the resources necessary for web operations.

 

          o   Designs and monitors web metrics.

 

          o   Researches and plans for changing user requirements and advances in technology.

 

          o   Remains current with web development practices and advancements.

 

          o   Performs “low level” testing for throughput, efficiency and delivery time of all web functions.

 

          o   In design collaboration with end users, programs interactive Internet and intranet forms development using the latest InfoPath and SharePoint technologies.

 

          o   Trains City of Auburn Internet and intranet users so that they can maintain their assigned areas of the Internet and be capable of moving file systems to the intranet.

 

          o   Assists in the modification and enhancements of the City’s GIS web viewer in close collaboration with the GIS Division of the Information Technology Department.

 

          o   Performs other related duties as assigned.

 

 

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:        

 

o   Advanced knowledge of secure web services, privacy requirements, firewalls, encryption and SSL.

 

o   Knowledge of Internet connectivity issues and download times limitations.

 

          o   Knowledge of computer information systems technology.

 

          o   Skill in website development, web graphic design, programming, indexing, scripting and web maintenance.

 

o   Skill in the use of Active Server Pages, Cascading Style Sheets, Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML and DHTML), Asynchronous JavaScript and XML (AJAX and JavaScript programming).

 

o   Skill in web graphics, animations, Portable Document Format solutions and multimedia programming.

 

o   Skill in the use of database structures and in the database programming of Microsoft SQL databases.

 

o   Skill in project management and timeline creation.

 

o   Ability to be highly organized and detail-oriented with regard to assigned tasks.

 

o   Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a customer-focused and results-driven environment.

    

o   Skill in oral and written communication.

 

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:  The Information Technology Director assigns work in terms of very general instructions and goals and objectives.  Completed work is sometimes spot-checked for the nature and propriety of the final results.

 

GUIDELINES:  Guidelines include rules governing secure web programming and City policies and procedures.  These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

 

COMPLEXITY:  The work consists of highly specialized duties.  The need for extensive experience with web design and programming, along with exceptional knowledge of the City, contribute to the complexity of the work.


 

SCOPE AND EFFECT:  The purpose of this position is to provide a web presence for the City.  Successful performance results in the effective and efficient use of technology in the daily work of employees and in communication with the population of the City of Auburn.

 

PERSONAL CONTACTS:  Contacts are typically with co-workers, recipients of network services, the general public, Department Heads and staff in other departments.

 

PURPOSE OF CONTACTS:  Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, provide services, resolve problems, and negotiate or settle matters.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table, with intermittent sitting, standing, stooping or walking.  The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, and uses equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.  The employee must be able to distinguish between shades of color.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work is typically performed in an office or computer room. 

 

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY:  None.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

 

o   Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.

 

o   Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for five years.

 

o   Certification as a Microsoft Certified Professional Developer: Web Developer or the ability to become certified within one year of employment.

 

o    Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Alabama for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.