Web Designer jobs in Santa Ana, CA

Salary Range: Grade 19: $83,821.82 - $107,064.66/year

Job Type:

Job Number: CL22-00254

Location: Santa Ana, CA

Division: Educational Services

Closing: 4/4/2022 5:00 PM Pacific

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEWUnder minimum direction, applies user interface/experience principles to design, maintain, and modify websites and related content to ensure that they are easy to understand, navigate and use; implements web based systems, content management systems and strategies related to internal and external websites in adherence with design standards and specifications; provides support, training, and service to content editors. May collaborate with marketing and publications teams in their digital marketing and publication efforts. Assumes and performs related duties and responsibilities as required. This position reports to the designated Information Technology Services supervisor or administrator. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

• Conceptualizes and implements engaging, intuitive, and user-friendly website designs to enhance user experience and advance marketing and public relations' initiatives.
• Develops, designs and optimizes visual imagery, creates original graphics and icons for digital marketing efforts and websites that adhere to branding standards.
• May design marketing landing pages and provide layout and editing assistance for departmental web pages.
• Provides first-level technical support for websites and content management interfaces.
• Teaches web skills and trains content editors, owners and authors on accessibility standards.
• Serves as liaison with graphic artists and vendors in the design and development of websites and web campaigns.
• Ensures websites meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
• Uses accessibility testing tools to identify and resolve accessibility issues.
• Designs and maintains site architecture, navigational user interfaces and structures, pages and tools.
• Recommends configuration standards.
• Determines and implements design parameters, style guides and visual standards.
• Incorporates graphic user interface (GUI) features on websites.
• Converts submitted materials to web documents, creates product graphic sketches, designs and copies layouts for online content as required.
• May determine size and arrangement of illustrative material, size and style of type and arrange layout based upon available space; publishes content to the web.
• Enables content owner editing options and provides oversight on the design of web pages.
• Coordinates with site content owners, authors and contributors to design and deliver website structures, creative concepts, and visual displays for websites and digital marketing efforts.
• Presents a consistent visual image on the web by establishing and maintaining design guidelines, standards and best practices, including coding and maintenance using HTML, CSS, responsive design, modem coding languages, image archives and other modern coding technologies as appropriate.
• Collaborates with the marketing team in search engine optimization (SEO), web forms, chat features and other functions that enhance user experience.
• Communicates design ideas using process flows, site maps, and wireframes.
• Coordinates as appropriate with back-end developers to ensure web and application logic is properly integrated.
• Promotes file-naming standards so published files can be migrated to multiple platforms.
• Collaborates with other web support and ITS staff to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of websites and content management system.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIESThorough Knowledge of:

• Principles and applications of website design, including site responsiveness, web browsing and enhancement tools and applications, contemporary web authoring tools, web scripting languages, web server functions, configuration tools and procedures.
• Understanding of web-based and Content Management Systems; methods and techniques of editing, publishing, granting access and modifying web content; cross browser compatibility and cross platform issues.
• Knowledge of the principles of graphic layout, web design, color, typography, search engine optimization (SEO), User Experience and User Interface (UX/UI) design, accessibility, ADA requirements and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
• Understanding of modern computer graphics design, video, multimedia and animation tools for web and mobile design, layout and aesthetic design principles.
• Excellent English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.

Ability to:

• Design, implement, and maintain a Content Management System.
• Create and maintain both static and database driven web pages; ensure that applicable standards such as HTML validity and link liveliness are met.
• Collaborate with management and team members to implement new website design projects.
• Promote the proper use of HTML, CSS, responsive design and modern coding languages.
• Ensure web pages have a consistent interface across multiple platforms.
• Maintain ongoing design for multiple websites using templates, artwork, design standards and content management systems.
• Utilize enterprise graphic design software and other visual design tools.
• Translate institutional objectives into web solutions.
• Capability to effectively communicate creative ideas.
• Plan, organize and execute work independently and lead projects to completion within established timelines.
• Understand user interface issues.
• Operate and use multi-platform personal computers.
• Attend training and keep abreast of web developing standards.
• Compile and maintain a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page as required.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, social, economic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with members of the user community and Information Technology personnel while exhibiting tact, patience, and diplomacy.
• Exhibit proficiency in clear and concise verbal and written communication.

Physical Requirements: This position requires the ability to use computer workstations throughout the workday.

Job Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation and Experience:Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field and four years of increasingly responsible experience in web design and maintenance. Experience may be substituted for education.
EEO STATEMENTThe Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, sex, race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, gender identity, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), marital status, citizenship, or service in the uniformed services, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
SELECTION CRITERIAApplication Screening In addition to the requirements and responsibilities listed, the following criteria will be considered in selecting candidates for interviews:

• Education experience (breadth and depth)
• Work experience (breadth and depth)
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others
• Bilingual ability (if needed)
• Demonstrated experience in working with diverse socio-economic communities
• Professional growth activities
• Specialized skills training
• Leadership skills
• Written and/or oral communication skills
• Presentation
• Problem Solving

Based upon the information presented on the application materials, a limited number of candidates with qualifications most pertinent to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process, which may include a written test and an oral interview.
Meeting the minimum requirements of the position does not guarantee advancement in the selection process. Candidate qualifications will be assessed to determine those who meet and exceed requirements and are deemed most competitive amongst the applicant pool to proceed.
Interview Applicants selected for an interview may be required to take additional tests or assessments and be notified of such before the interview date. During the oral session, those selected for interviews will, in addition to the above, also be evaluated on the following factors:

• Oral communication skills
• Presentation
• Problem-solving skills

A predetermined set of questions will be asked of all applicants interviewed. Applicants are requested to provide thorough yet concise information on their related experience to ensure the correct evaluation of their qualifications. Evaluation criteria will be applied consistently to all applicants. The District will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicant should contact Recruitment in the Human Resources Office for assistance. Travel reimbursement is available to those meeting the established district criteria. Application ProceduresAll applicants are required to submit a completed Rancho Santiago Community College District online application by the position's closing date. Human Resources will review all applications for completeness, and only complete application packets will be forwarded to the screening committee for further review.
A Complete Application Packet Must Include the Following:

• RSCCD Online Application
• Cover Letter
• Resume - details all relevant education, training, and other work experience
• Undergraduate and graduate academic transcripts (unofficial copies are accepted)

Foreign Transcripts: Education completed outside of the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in the conventional/accredited United States education programs to be considered for the satisfaction of minimum qualifications. Foreign transcripts must be translated and evaluated by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), a United States based credentials evaluation service. Conditions of Employment Selected candidate(s) is required to complete the following prior to employment as part of the onboarding process:

• Submit official transcripts
• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States (by in-person appointment in Human Resources)
• Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis Exam
• Fingerprints (by a Live Scan Agency at the candidate's expense and clearance must be received prior to first day of employment)
• Provide a valid COVID-19 Vaccination Card

To apply, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/rsccd/jobs/3451855/web-designer

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