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Chief Webmaster (Web Developer) | NC Museum of Natural Sciences


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By Nik Swain - Posted on 27 October 2011

REVISED/REPOSTED 1/27/12. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT REAPPLY.

The Museum is seeking a highly motivated individual with a strong portfolio, primarily for back-end development. This is a full time, permanent position with the State of North Carolina.

Position: Business And Technology Applic Analyst
Working Title: Chief Webmaster
Vacancy Number: 65014777
Salary Grade Equivalent: 74
Competency Level: J
Salary Range: $39816 - $98718
Hiring Range: $39816 - $59252
Department: Environment Natural Resources
Division: ENR SO DS MNS DO COMMUNICATIONS Supv Ofc
Type of Appointment: Perm Full-Time
Location: Raleigh
Posting Date: 1/27/2012
Closing Date: 2/10/2012
Number of Positions: 1

Description of Work

This position is being posted external. All applications will be considered. Interviews for this position will be held from 2/15/12 2/22/12.
The Business and Technology Applications Analyst (Chief Webmaster) is primarily responsible for overseeing day-to-day operation and maintenance of web-based media and all emerging social media platforms emanating from the Museum, Prairie Ridge Ecostation and the Nature Research Center, opening in early 2012. Specifically, the position will: provide programming support for new and legacy website applications; help update website content; update, maintain and administer databases with online content; maintain all websites associated with the Museum; possess aptitude and motivation to develop and continually update personal knowledge of emerging software applications, programming languages and hardware. Must share relevant information with Museum Web team and act as liaison to upper management personnel. This person will also help train staff to create/update pertinent content online via the Web, blogs and help coordinate social communications for the Museum.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

(1) Qualified candidates will have experience with standard Web software and Drupal. (2) Must have demonstrated ability integrating knowledge, and skills from a range of technologies, and to researching and implementing new technologies to create innovative solutions.

Training and Experience Requirements

Graduation from a four-year college or university with nine semester hours in programming and one year of experience in business application, consulting or development. Experience in the field of work related to the position’s role may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/ experience in computer science; plus 5 years minimum work experience in IT or advanced computer science degree. Experience with mobile Web apps, Google Maps API and other web applications including e-commerce. Additional experience or demonstrated interest in natural sciences or science communications desired.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please click APPLY link on the position detail page below. All relevant experience must be included on application to receive proper credit. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of state application.

Please upload copy of college transcript (if applicable) or submit to address noted below by 5:00 p.m. on closing date to be considered.
Persons eligible for veteran preference must submit a copy of Form DD-214.
DENR uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act with the most qualified applicants. When a salary range is posted, the actual salary will be based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills and abilities, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. The State of North Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For additional information, please contact:
Tonya Fields (919) 707-9232

Position Detail & Application

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"The mission of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is to enhance the public’s understanding and appreciation of the environment in ways that emphasize the natural diversity of North Carolina and the southeastern United States and relate the region to the world as a whole."

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