Web Development Specialist

Join our Team at Portland Community College

Portland Community College is the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon and 19th largest in the nation, serving approximately 80,000 full- and part-time students. PCC, which is roughly the size of Rhode Island, has four comprehensive campuses, five workforce training and education centers, and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area. Wherever you’re coming from and wherever you’re going in life, Portland Community College has the classes and programs to get you there. Our unique role is to make high-quality education accessible to everyone, creating opportunities for our students and contributing to the economic development of our community.

Portland Community College embraces equity and inclusion as a priority. We are committed to building a community with a variety of backgrounds, skills, views, and life experiences. The more we value equity and inclusion, the more we will add value to the work we do and how we serve our students, engage with each other, and the Oregon Community that we serve. Creating a culture that honors equity and inclusion is our objective and the smart path forward.

Portland Community College will ensure that applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the hiring process are provided for. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the PCC Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected].

Positions in this classification develop, publish and maintain portions of the College’s Internet and Intranet website at the department and district level. Designs, develops, tests and publishes new web pages and web sites and modifies existing ones in compliance with industry and college standards. Takes a leadership role in driving clients’ requirements through completion. Applies usability and analytical skills to assess web effectiveness, timeliness and accessibility. Ensures that assigned area/service is stable, well designed, effective to use, up-to-date, and properly maintained. May have responsibility for associated tasks such as managing information and transactions generated from college web pages.

See the classification description for additional information: https://www.pcc.edu/hr/web-development-specialist/

What You’ll Do and Who We Are Looking For

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops, designs and delivers web site structure for Internet/Intranet sites. Serves as the primary client contact for PCC web sites and web pages including development, maintenance and enhancement.
• Works with appropriate college staff to create web-based services that are standards based, highly functional, and well-integrated.
• Documents, tests, implements and maintains web pages and multimedia design using appropriate web publishing, editing and graphics applications.
• Collaborates with clients in defining project scope; advises on alternatives and implications of new or revised services; prioritizes project requests and creates timelines.
• Analyzes feasibility of resulting proposals; recommends optimum approach and develops website structure for approved projects.
• Develops content and works together with the client and other teams for content creation.
• Develops, designs and implements design standards and styles that ensure a high level of design and coding efficiency consistent with current standards, laws, and trends.
• Performs usability studies, verifies accessibility of content, and investigates web site issues, and coordinates resolutions of findings.
• Monitors and reports web statistics and makes recommendations to managers to improve visibility and usability of web site.
• Oversees implementation of major site-wide upgrades.
• Maintains technical expertise in programming languages, web design tools and acts as technical resource for software in field of expertise.
• Participates on various committees.
• Positions in this classification may perform all or some of the responsibilities above and all positions perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a computer-related discipline. Relevant experience may substitute for the post-secondary education.
• Three years of work experience in complex web production and in web tool usage and support which includes web design, graphic design or visual arts experience or training.

These qualifications, skills and abilities are critical for success in this position. Throughout the screening process, you will be evaluated based on the demonstration of these success criteria.

• Ideal Candidate Description Communication / Organization / Interpersonal Skills: 50% Design Skills: 10% Development Skills: 40%
• Has strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery Comfortable being primary point of contact for web requests and doing needs assessment
• Able to perform role as content editor and content creator
• Able to draw needs from client desires and turn into achievable and agreed upon goals
• Has significant experience building web based services for large organizations
• Demonstrates original web sites that he/she has created, that meet high standards for aesthetic and technical design, and sophisticated uses of the available technologies
• Demonstrates expertise in building websites using current web standards
• Shows evidence of having successfully worked as part of a design-production team to create web based services
• Understands the importance of, and shows evidence of performing usability testing on web site design
• Understands the importance of, and shows evidence of building accessible websites and is very familiar with accessibility standards
• Understands the importance and shows evidence of assessing the effectiveness of a website
• Shows evidence of successfully managing multiple complex projects, establishing and meeting timelines, and budgeting
• Shows skills in working with clients and customers to identify content and define an information architecture meeting goals
• Enjoys working in a dynamic environment, with complex and changing needs Thrives in an environment with diverse people, ideas, and talents, and reacts to stress with grace and humor
• Is a good listener, can sort out complex ideas, and communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Likes to experiment, but can distinguish between research and development and applications Is curious, keeps up with literature, and is interested in improving their skills and their understanding of the role of the web in education

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Programming languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP;
• Web tools such as Dreamweaver, content management systems, Adobe Photoshop and web analytics tools.
• Data formats and enterprise systems;
• Current web design and development standards, regulation, laws and trends;
• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations, codes and/or statutes;
• Project management principles and practices.

Skills in:

• Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, and making recommendations in support of goals;
• Offering viable solutions for problem solving;
• Interpreting and applying policies, procedures and standards to ensure that decisions are compliant, or articulate a rationale for deviations from requirements;
• Negotiation, problem-solving, analytical and conflict resolution.

Ability to:

• Assess organizational needs, recommend and execute appropriate web solutions;
• Set and meet timelines;
• Build and maintain effective customer relationships; Communicate technical concepts and ideas in individual and group situations;
• Recognize and resolve system-related problems;
• Devise creative and innovative solutions to complex problems;
• Communicate technical and complex information both in oral and written form;
• Effectively plan, organize and prioritize work assignments;
• Coordinate multiple projects concurrently and work with minimum guidance and direction.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

The PCC district encompasses a 1,500-square-mile area in northwest Oregon and offers two-year degrees, one-year certificate programs, short-term training, alternative education, pre-college courses and life-long learning. As part of our College community, you’ll enjoy:

• A collaborative and inspiring campus community
• Opportunities for learning and professional development

Position Grade
Classified 23 (A)

Employment Type
Full time

Total Rewards Package / What We Offer

There is never a dull moment at PCC. We offer more than just a competitive salary. When you join our team at PCC you’ll also enjoy:
* Comprehensive benefit package
* Oregon PERS contribution
* Tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program
* Tuition waiver for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age, as well as partial tuition reimbursement for full-time employees at other accredited institutions
* Free access to the sport centers / campus gymnasiums, performing arts, and cultural events
* Conference and Event Rental Space – Employees receive 50% off when on-campus for personal events
* Paid Leave (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees) reference Classified Agreement

o Starts at 8 hours of vacation leave per month (additional vacation hours with years of service)

o 1 day of sick leave per month

o 12 paid holidays

o PCC Winter Break (when College is Closed)

o 24 hours of personal leave per year

More detailed information on the benefits plans, who is eligible, and how to enroll or make changes can be found at pcc.edu/hr/benefits. Please email [email protected] if you have any questions.

How We Determine Initial Salary Placement

The first two steps of the range are: $$68,271 and $70,320 per year. Higher salary placement may be available based on qualifications, experience and internal equity.

Oregon Veterans’ Preference in Public Employment

Portland Community College complies with the Oregon Veterans’ Preference in Public Employment law which provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. You will be given instructions during the application process to claim Veterans’ Preference in the recruitment of this position, and to provide the documents required for verification of eligibility. Please do not send your documentation to the hiring manager directly. For verification of eligibility, please submit the following documentation:

• Veterans: DD214
• Disabled Veterans: DD214 and Letter from the Department of VA

Notice of the Availability of the Annual Security Report

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), you may view Portland Community College’s (PCC) most recent Annual Security Report (ASR) on the Department of Public Safety website. The ASR contains current security and safety-related policy disclosure statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information and resources, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains crime statistics for Clery Act crimes which occurred on PCC properties for the last three calendar years. Paper copies of the ASR are available upon request at all Department of Public Safety offices.

PCC Employment Offers are Contingent Upon the Successful Completion of a Criminal Background Check

Please note that Portland Community College is not currently able to provide visa (e.g. H1-B Visa) sponsorship for potential employees.

Contact PCC at [email protected] if you have questions