Address
Form of workApplications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
Division: Communications
Location: 611 Walker St.
Workdays & Hours: M - F 8:00 am - 5:00 pm*
*Subject to change
You are invited to bring your passion for public service and improving the Houston community to our team as a Web Coordinator. Houston is an ideal place to live, where it is enjoyable to be outside most of the year and has a booming population thanks to a rapidly expanding job market. Houston is a place where the cost of living is more than 25% below the top 20 metro average, and with no state income tax, it is possible to buy a house with a modest income. As the fourth largest and most ethnically diversity city in the U.S., Houston has unlimited choices when it comes to food, festivals, sports, museums, and the performing arts.
ABOUT US
Welcome to the City of Houston's Planning and Development Department. Our department is a key player in the Mayor's effort to build a vibrant, resilient and equitable Houston that works for all our two million residents. Much like Houston itself, we are a culturally diverse team that is committed to improving Houston's built environment. Our team is filled with energetic change-agents who make a difference every day by balancing the needs and interests of the community we serve.
We operate with four core values: Innovation, Collaboration, Integrity and Empowerment. We treat ourselves, our partners and our customers with respect and we put continuous learning in the center of our operation.
Check out some of our work in the American Planning Association Magazine https://www.planning.org/planning/2020/jan/the-z-word/
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Web Coordinator position will work with the Communications Division. This person will maintain the department's websites and manage web tools to provide pertinent information about the department's operations, services, location(s), and staff. This includes, but is not limited to web pages on the City's main website at www.houtontx.gov/planning, www.letstalkhouston.org, www.houstonbikeplan.org, and the Department's internal Sharepoint sites. Web content includes summaries, statistics, pamphlets, brochures, graphics, photos, newspaper articles, and any other relevant information to the general public. This person will act as a secondary graphic designer and assist with video production.
General Responsibilities:
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The position may involve dealing with modestly unpleasant situations, as with occasional exposure to office chemicals and/or extensive use of a video display terminal. The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires an Associate's degree in Graphic Arts Technology, Computer Information Technology or a closely related field
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Two years of experience in developing, designing and building web pages or a website for a large organization are required.
Two years of additional experience assisting in the development, design and building of web pages or websites for a large organization may be substituted for the degree requirement.
A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Science or a closely related field may be substituted for the educational requirement and one year of the experience requirement.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
NoneDemonstrated excellent written & verbal communication skills; Strong attention to detail; Demonstrated time management & organizational skills; Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills; Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines; Adapts well to changes; Demonstrated success working with diverse clientele.
**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
Department may administer skills assessment/test.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION NO
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.
Pay Grade 17
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov. To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting:
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832) 394-3411.
If you need special services or accommodations, call (832) 394-3411. (TTY 7-1-1)
If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.
Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process. All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.
EEO Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.Employment Type: Full Time
Division: Communications
Location: 611 Walker St.
Workdays & Hours: M - F 8:00 am - 5:00 pm*
*Subject to change
You are invited to bring your passion for public service and improving the Houston community to our team as a Web Coordinator. Houston is an ideal place to live, where it is enjoyable to be outside most of the year and has a booming population thanks to a rapidly expanding job market. Houston is a place where the cost of living is more than 25% below the top 20 metro average, and with no state income tax, it is possible to buy a house with a modest income. As the fourth largest and most ethnically diversity city in the U.S., Houston has unlimited choices when it comes to food, festivals, sports, museums, and the performing arts.
ABOUT US
Welcome to the City of Houston's Planning and Development Department. Our department is a key player in the Mayor's effort to build a vibrant, resilient and equitable Houston that works for all our two million residents. Much like Houston itself, we are a culturally diverse team that is committed to improving Houston's built environment. Our team is filled with energetic change-agents who make a difference every day by balancing the needs and interests of the community we serve.
We operate with four core values: Innovation, Collaboration, Integrity and Empowerment. We treat ourselves, our partners and our customers with respect and we put continuous learning in the center of our operation.
Check out some of our work in the American Planning Association Magazine https://www.planning.org/planning/2020/jan/the-z-word/
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Web Coordinator position will work with the Communications Division. This person will maintain the department's websites and manage web tools to provide pertinent information about the department's operations, services, location(s), and staff. This includes, but is not limited to web pages on the City's main website at www.houtontx.gov/planning, www.letstalkhouston.org, www.houstonbikeplan.org, and the Department's internal Sharepoint sites. Web content includes summaries, statistics, pamphlets, brochures, graphics, photos, newspaper articles, and any other relevant information to the general public. This person will act as a secondary graphic designer and assist with video production.
General Responsibilities:
- Performs website updates using HTML coding, CSS implementation, and other visual markups to the Department's website. Performs web production tasks, such as optimizing images, and creating editable online forms and applications.
- Consults with Department executives, managers, and supervisors to determine site content. Compiles and relays useful and relevant information pertaining to the department's services for use on the website.
- Provides concepts, designs, and maintains relevant material on the Department's intranet web pages on Sharepoint.
- Checks the Department's website daily to verify the accessibility and accuracy of the information. Monitors sites for unauthorized information, such as commercial advertisements, links to prohibited sites, inapplicable or outdated information, etc.
- Tracks and reports on quarterly web traffic analytics and provides analysis for improved web performance.
- Coordinates activities with the City Webmaster and the Information Technology Department to ensure continuous access to the Department's website.
- Creates and maintains editable online forms and applications to be used on the website.
- Provides support for physical print production, graphic design, and video production.
- Researches and makes recommendations to the Department on web service-related products and technologies for digital platforms outside the Department website.
- Follows and maintains the schedule of updates and subscription renewal deadlines, informing management of upcoming costs and changes in technology.
- Provides web-related technical support and train and advise staff on online content management issues as needed.
- Maintains technical knowledge by participating in workshops and employee website training.
- Personality: Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal instructions. Attention to detail, responds promptly to inquiry, understands the need to be adaptive and flexible in an environment where the priorities are constantly shifting, excellent trouble shooter and researcher with ability to think on their feet and be comfortable with making complex decisions may affect multiple departments or stakeholders. Work autonomously with minimal supervision within a results-oriented environment. The successful candidate must have demonstrated project management and leadership skills and be comfortable trouble shooting dynamic issues and making complicated decisions.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The position may involve dealing with modestly unpleasant situations, as with occasional exposure to office chemicals and/or extensive use of a video display terminal. The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires an Associate's degree in Graphic Arts Technology, Computer Information Technology or a closely related field
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Two years of experience in developing, designing and building web pages or a website for a large organization are required.
Two years of additional experience assisting in the development, design and building of web pages or websites for a large organization may be substituted for the degree requirement.
A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Science or a closely related field may be substituted for the educational requirement and one year of the experience requirement.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
NoneDemonstrated excellent written & verbal communication skills; Strong attention to detail; Demonstrated time management & organizational skills; Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills; Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines; Adapts well to changes; Demonstrated success working with diverse clientele.
**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
Department may administer skills assessment/test.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION NO
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.
Pay Grade 17
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov. To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting:
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832) 394-3411.
If you need special services or accommodations, call (832) 394-3411. (TTY 7-1-1)
If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.
Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process. All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.
EEO Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.Employment Type: Full Time
