Irvine Ranch Water District-posted 3 months ago
Full-time
Remote • Irvine, CA
251-500 employees
Administration of Environmental Quality Programs

Are you a website expert with a passion for full-stack web development? Do you geek out on APIs and MySQL coding and constantly have dozens of tabs open while you navigate CMS and web applications? If so, Irvine Ranch Water District needs your expertise. We are looking for a Web Designer who cannot only speak the language of web technologies but implement them while working directly with the Communications Department. The right candidate will be able to multi-task, troubleshoot, and improve IRWD.com and Yardtopia.com. IRWD.com is undergoing a major redesign. You will play an integral role in the testing, transition and maintenance phases. Working with the Digital Communications Analyst, you will help IRWD continue and expand its digital outreach plans using the best tools available. IRWD offers excellent benefits and a 4/10 work schedule with Friday-Sunday off.

  • Understands and implements IRWD and the Communications Department's strategic goals and design standards.
  • Ensures that web pages are adaptable to all screen sizes and platforms, including multiple browsers, phones, tablets and computers.
  • Ensures that web pages and IRWD controlled domains meet all current federal and state requirements placed on local government websites and meet and exceed industry cybersecurity standards and accessibility standards.
  • Creates or rewrites content to adhere to platforms' best practices.
  • Coordinates with District-wide departments to ensure accurate and timely information.
  • Enhances communication platforms to effectively present the Communications Department messages and work with Communications staff to maximize their potential.
  • Directs and check the work of any external contractors.
  • Writes well-designed, testable, efficient code using web development and SEO best practices.
  • Creates website layouts and user interfaces that are compatible with current systems.
  • Integrates data from various back-end web services and databases.
  • Works with stakeholders to gather and refine specifications and requirements based on technical needs.
  • Creates and maintains software documentation.
  • Ensures cross-browser compatibility of new features.
  • Expands and scales websites as needed.
  • Stays updated on emerging technologies and design trends and incorporates them into IRWD's platforms.
  • Collaborates with colleagues to realize visual design intent; ensures all webpages convey the proper look and feel and adhere to IRWD quality standards.
  • Troubleshoots website problems.
  • Provides technical and creative advice on complex projects.
  • Supports existing applications; plans and performs upgrades; and applies regulatory year-end updates and critical environment and application fixes.
  • Performs design, content development, testing, deployment, and user training.
  • Executes program design, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation, using development tools according to IT standards.
  • Writes, designs and develops user interfaces.
  • Prepares estimates of schedule, cost, and resource requirements for projects.
  • Determines opportunities to improve and automate processes and functions.
  • Complies with safety work-related practices and attends relevant safety training.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
  • Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, computer science, web development, software development, or related field is required.
  • Four (4) years of experience in the duties and responsibilities described above, including at least four (4) years of experience with content management systems (CMSs) such as WordPress and Joomla.
  • Experience working with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and/or PHP is also required.
  • A valid Class 'C' California Driver's License is required.
  • Water-industry experience is desired.
  • Knowledge of relational databases such as MySQL is desired.
  • Experience with front-end JavaScript frameworks such as Vue, React, and Angular is desired.
  • Experience with back-end frameworks such as Ruby on Rails, Node.js, and ASP.NET is desired.
  • Ability to write and/or speak Mandarin Chinese or Korean is desired.
  • Excellent benefits
  • 4/10 work schedule with Friday-Sunday off
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