Web Content Specialist

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet • Frankfort, KY

10d • $43,210 - $64,816 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a self-motivated, detail-oriented person to manage, coordinate, and develop content for the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife website, all while ensuring it is visually appealing, user-friendly, ADA compliant and consistently updated with accurate, up-to-date information. The employee in this position is on the front line when it comes to external communications from Kentucky Fish and Wildlife. This position works closely with other communications staff in developing and determining messaging for the website. We seek an individual that is constantly looking to innovate, using analytics and other tools to determine the best methods of reaching people and encouraging them to spend time in the outdoors hunting, fishing, boating and more.

Requirements

• Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
• Two years of systems analysis, business administration, or public administration experience.
• A master's degree in computer science, business or public administration will substitute for one year of the experience requirement.
• Additional experience in computer programming, systems analysis, information services, research and statistics, business administration, or public administration will substitute for the bachelor's degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

• Proficient writing skills are preferred.
• Experience using HTML is preferred.
• Experience using CSS is preferred.
• Experience using Bootstrap or another responsive framework is preferred.
• Experience using SharePoint and, or, another Content Management System (CMS) is preferred.
• Skills in graphics development is not required but may be given preference.

Responsibilities

• Updates web pages of the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife website with accurate and timely information.
• Assists in the development of long-term, sustainable processes for managing web pages and content while implementing improved design, layout, ADA compliance and functionality of the website.
• Researches and keeps up-to-date on the latest technology and software utilized as a web content manager.
• Coordinates with staff across Kentucky Fish and Wildlife, and particularly with the communications staff, to share the latest news, activities and programs across the agency.
• Provides support in the development of agency communications, as needed.
• Works with the IT department when needed and assists in seeking ways to innovate the website while considering a mobile-first mindset, providing suggestions and feedback regarding user analytics and user behavior.
• Assists in the development of written material, photos and graphics.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A 37.5-hour work week (with occasional overtime required)
• Paid Time Off (Sick and Vacation) plus paid holidays
• Overtime and compensatory time
• Affordable health insurance with optional Health Reimbursement Account
• Life insurance
• Retirement
• Wellness incentives program
• Training and career development opportunities; paid continuing education
• Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K)
• Employee discounts on electronics, health and wellness, retail, travel, events, entertainment, services and education

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level