Job Announcement

Under direction of the Technology Director, assists in the development and maintenance of the library's internet and intranet sites. Acts as technical liaison and coordinates work with Marketing Department, Office of Public Affairs and Department of Information Technology. Provides support to staff and the public with information technology initiatives and projects. Performs other duties as may be assigned to further the goals and objectives of Fairfax County Public Library.

Schedule: This is a full-time, 40 hours/week position. Occasional overtime may be required.

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Illustrative Duties

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

• Provides operational, technical, and administrative support to the county Internet and intranet activities, to include website application and page development, server support, administration and configuration;
• Analyzes, designs, develops, and supports web-based applications for both Internet and intranet environments, including needs assessments, programming, testing/acceptance, training, security, performance, and ongoing support;
• Develops Internet/intranet pages, sites, and applications using software applications such as Adobe, Acrobat, ASP, HTML, etc.;
• Analyzes integration of the Internet/Web technology with existing or new enterprise applications, databases, client/server systems, and other platforms;
• Provides assistance to departments and agencies for analysis and development of their own Web-based applications and provides training as required;
• Analyzes, designs, develops, and supports page and site design for Internet and intranet environments following established standards in HTML and website using Internet development tools;
• Maintains Web pages and sites, including periodic updates to content and appearance as necessary;
• Develops guidelines for page and site design and configuration;
• Applies DIT Lifecycle development methodology;
• Provides assistance to other departments and agencies for analysis and development of their own Web pages and public access transactions;
• Maintains a working knowledge of Internet/intranet software applications;
• Researches and evaluates new Internet-related technologies to determine applicability to county initiatives and projects;
• Obtains and maintains reports access and performance statistics using site analysis tools;
• Documents sites as they are developed;
• Provides required training;
• Assists other county departments/agencies in developing plans for the use of the Internet/intranet;
• Develops and maintains relationships with other organizations that have websites;
• Provides assistance to other staff as needed;
• May provide training, guidance, and assistance to less experienced architects;
• Applies approved standards to Web-based content and applications.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

• Knowledge of Internet/intranet technology;
• Knowledge of programming language such as VB Script, HTML, Java, Javascript;
• Knowledge of current software such as Windows NT, Microsoft internet products, ASP, Web browsers, and graphic imaging tools;
• Ability to develop and implement new and innovative internet/intranet-related methods,
• techniques, and procedures;
• Ability to design Web pages;
• Ability to write comprehensible user system documentation;
• Ability to communicate with users and translate technical matters into understandable terms;
• Ability to assist users in solving operational problems related to Internet/intranet;
• Ability to train and provide support to Internet/intranet users.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to") Completion of an associate degree with course work in computer science or graphic arts; plus Internet/intranet experience that is demonstrated by the completion of at least two projects using platforms and technologies listed in the preferred qualifications section of the job announcement, or two years of ongoing Internet/intranet development or support tasks. An industry recognized certification may be substituted for some of the experience that is required.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.

All newly hired employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (two weeks after the last required dose) as a condition of employment or obtain approval of a medical or religious exemption prior to their start date.Proof of an exemption or vaccination status will be required during the pre-employment onboarding process. New employees who obtain an exemption from the vaccine mandate for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs may be subject to a weekly testing requirement. Vaccinated employees and employees with a medical or religious exemption will complete the attestation online on their first day of employment or shortly thereafter.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, graphic arts, information systems, or another related field. Experience completing projects using SharePoint, HTML, CSS, JQuery, JavaScript and/or Microsoft Power Platform. Experience with internet/intranet, SharePoint and Microsoft Power Platform development and providing support tasks. Experience using Web Content Management Systems such as Drupal. Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks with competing deadlines and operating in a team environment with shared responsibilities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to input, access, and retrieve information from a computer. Physical requirements are applicable to all duties. This position requires sitting for long periods at computer keyboard. Stand for conducting training or doing presentations. Ability to travel to various locations throughout Fairfax County to attend meetings and trainings. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 39.8% of residents speak a language other than English at home ( Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others ) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.