Webmaster - DNR Communications
Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.
About the Division of Communications:
DNR Communications provides news and media access to information about agency projects, programs, and initiatives. The department creates and distributes communication projects of general interest, oversees the agency website, and manages social media channels.
Role Overview:
This webmaster position exists within the Web team of the Division of Communications and is stationed in the Indianapolis office of the Department of Natural Resources. The position is responsible for website updates and design using the state's content management system and occasional coding. Additional responsibilities include the preparation of images and documents for the web using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Acrobat and monitoring and troubleshooting website performance. Mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud, Google Analytics, and WCAG accessibility standards are essential for success. Familiarity and fluency with online state communication systems such as Squiz CMS, Localist Calendar, SiteImprove, and Salesforce Marketing Cloud are preferred.
Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $61,022.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- Conduct thorough research, fact-finding, and analysis of user needs and problems required to develop and maintain information systems of moderate complexity;
- Confer with the user community to define information systems requirements and system processing needs;
- Prepare project feasibility studies;
- Prepare user requirements, functional design, physical design, and other relevant system design components;
- Formulate system scope, project cost, time estimates, and human resource and equipment requirements for implementation of new application software or enhancements to existing application software systems;
- Prepare detailed specifications from which application software will be written;
- Prepare and conducts system test planning;
- Designs, codes, and debugs new application software programs and/or makes enhancements to existing application software programs of all levels;
- Test and debugs new and existing application software;
- Execute tasks conforming to shop techniques, standards, policies, and procedures;
- May use case tools and/or application development software tools;
- Provide complete documentation for new or modified information systems and/or application software programs;
- Mentor and provides guidance and training to new and lower-level staff;
- Monitor completed application software systems to ensure proper execution and performance;
- Some essential functions of this position may be performed onsite at the agency’s worksite or other assigned worksites while some essential functions of this position may be eligible for work from home authorization in accordance with policy. Remote work authorization is not automatic and is dependent upon operational needs and agency approval.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.
What You'll Need for Success:
You must meet the following requirement to be considered for employment:
- Working knowledge of new systems design techniques, information technology equipment, operation and capabilities;
- Advanced knowledge of information systems design principles;
- Advanced knowledge of application development software languages;
- Advanced knowledge of policies, standards, procedures, and techniques used for application development;
- Advanced knowledge of application development software tools;
- Advanced knowledge of information technology equipment, operation, and capabilities;
- Advanced knowledge of both system and business applications and competent to work on most phases of applications systems analysis and programming activities of those systems;
- Ability to perform problem solving and analytical analysis;
- Effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
- Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
- Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
- Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
- Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
- Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
- 150 hours of paid new parent leave
- Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
- Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
- 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Group life insurance
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free Parking for most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected].
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.
Nearest Major Market: Indianapolis
