WEBSITE MANAGER 0756
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE
CLASS
An employee in this class is
responsible for the creation, design, and management of websites and graphics
for a large jurisdiction. The incumbent
will create websites and develop content design, develop new graphics and
modify existing graphics files. The
website shall be managed to ensure that all information is current, accurate
and accessible. The incumbent is expected
to exercise independent judgment and initiative in completing duties. If the
employee does not have overall responsibility for the agency websites, a
position in this class is distinguished from a Website Specialist in that the focus
of the position is on programming at a level similar to that of a Computer
Programmer. Work is performed under the general supervision of an
administrative supervisor and is reviewed through conferences and consultations
for the achievement of desired results.
Supervision may be exercised over a technical and/or clerical support
staff. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Creates
websites, programs web-based applications, and develops content design that is
visually compelling and technically efficient;
Maintains
and updates visual websites for ease of navigation and to ensure that all
information is current, accurate, and accessible;
Manages and maintains site content, coordinates all site changes,
enhancements, and upgrades to modify site content and graphics;
Administers and services individual and customer accounts;
Confers
with supervisors, officials, and subject matter experts to ascertain the nature
of projects, establish content information, and required results;
Evaluates,
selects, and recommends new hardware/software, application packages,
courseware, and tools for Web solutions;
Provides cost estimates for Web projects and activities;
Provides
presentations and/or training sessions regarding site content or development;
May supervise technical and/or clerical support staff;
Prepares budgetary data, makes decisions on staffing, and develops the
schedule for the unit;
Keeps abreast of Internet literature, emerging trends and technologies
for site integration;
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL
CHARACTERISTICS
Comprehensive knowledge of website design and creation; thorough
knowledge of current literature, sources of information and technical
developments in the Internet field; thorough knowledge of principles, methods,
and techniques of website and
application programming and analysis; good knowledge of HTML, Dreamweaver,
Frontpage and Web browsers; good knowledge of the use and operation of
microcomputers and related peripheral equipment; good knowledge of current
search engines and Web management tools; good knowledge of systems analysis, as
applicable to Web programming, Web servers and security policies including
firewalls and proxy servers; working knowledge of Intranets and Security; skill
in Web authoring; ability to create and edit various graphics including GIF and
jpeg images; ability to diagnose complex technical problems and develop
solutions; ability to establish satisfactory working relationships with
employees, department heads, agencies and the general public; ability to
understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to express oneself
clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and
maintain working relationships with staff and client personnel; physical
condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN COMPETITIVE
Either:
(a) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation
or registration by NY State with a Bachelor’s Degree, which includes or is
supplemented by twenty four (24) credit hours of coursework in web design,
management information systems, computer science, computer technology,
information resource management, programming, systems analysis or related
computer fields; or,
(b) Graduation from a college with
federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with an Associate’s Degree,
which includes or is supplemented by twelve (12) credit hours of coursework in
Web design, management information systems, computer science, computer
technology, information resource management, programming, systems analysis or related
computer fields, and two (2) years of experience in the design and maintenance
of websites; or,
(c) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school
equivalency diploma, and four (4) years of experience in the design and
maintenance of websites; or,
(d) An equivalent combination of training and experience, as defined by
the limits of (a), (b) and (c).
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WEBSITE MANAGER 0756
NOTE:
Master CIW (Certified Internet Webmaster) Administrator certification,
accredited by the Association of Internet Professionals (AIP), may be
substituted for three (3) years of the noted experience.
Coursework in the use of
specific programs such as WORD, EXCEL, or ACCESS and data entry will not
be credited
PROMOTIONAL
Two
(2) years of permanent competitive status as a Website Specialist.
R12/12/13
Competitive