Junior Web Developer

Integrated Systems Solutions

23d•Hybrid

About The Position

ISS is seeking a Junior Web Developer to support the National Ocean Service (NOS) office, a key contractor for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This role is hybrid in Silver Spring, MD, with typical expectations of two days per week in the office. The position involves supporting web development, multimedia, and website administration. Responsibilities include leveraging WordPress for secure, accessible website development, creating compelling presentations of scientific information, documenting technical development, managing website accounts, supporting kiosk software, designing communication materials, creating original artwork and graphics for various media, and working with learning staff on animations and design.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Two (2) years of experience in the area of Information Technology (IT)
Strong familiarity with WordPress or similar content management systems.
Strong oral and written communication skills
Experience writing HTML code for the creation and maintenance of websites and various digital content types
Skilled at prioritizing multiple concurrent tasks on short deadlines
Self-starter
Must be a US Citizen
Able to pass a Public Trust investigation from the U.S. government.

Responsibilities

Support web development and multimedia support and Website administration.
With direction from the Senior Web Developer, leverage Wordpress for website development, ensuring the new site is secure, accessible, and easy for content managers to publish content.
Develop solutions using Wordpress and any current internet technologies for presenting NOS and NOAA scientific information in a compelling and user-friendly manner.
Execute the vision of the Senior Web Developer’s design and development for one NOS website that effectively communicates National Ocean Service information, science, and imagery to the public using WordPress as the primary content management system.
Document technical development of websites so that webmasters can use the documentation for ongoing website support.
Manage website developer accounts and publish files to public servers.
Support the design, development, and updating of the Ocean Today Kiosk software.
Design and produce communication materials.
Create original or use existing art or photos to develop new publications or products.
Possess and demonstrate knowledge about visual design elements and principles in illustration software.
Create original artwork and graphics for posters, flyers, bookmarks, meeting agendas, certificates, advertisements, and other artwork that can be incorporated into web, print, or video media.
Export finished files in formats for print, video or web publishing.
Work directly with learning staff to develop concepts for animations and design that support content.
Create original vector graphics to be used in animations.
Assist in adding, processing, and maintaining accountable property within the client’s system.