The University of Georgia is hiring: Web Developer & IT Professional in Athens

Overview

Posting Number: S14095P

Working Title: Web Developer & IT Professional

Department: Warnell-Research

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Posting Type: External

Employment Type: Employee

Full/Part time: Full Time

Additional Schedule Information: M-F 8-5

Advertised Salary: commensurate with education and experience.

Posting Date: 09/08/2025

Open until filled: Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 10/01/2025

Location of Vacancy (Region): Athens Area

Position Summary

The Southern Regional Extension Forestry (SREF) Office within the Warnell College Forestry and Natural Resources is seeking a highly responsible IT professional to work on a variety of forestry & natural resource outreach related IT products, working on a small, nimble team. This position will work with the SREF team to design, develop, and maintain custom client-centric web-based applications. The person in this position will need to possess strong software engineer / developer skills, with strong object-oriented web development and problem-solving skills to join our team in the delivery and support of class leading web applications.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

1. Self-motivated and willing to learn new knowledge & skills
2. Ability to work one-on-one and collaborate with a team
3. Prioritize, plan and multi-task in order to meet deadlines
4. Attention to detail & focus on delivering quality products
5. Effective oral & written skills and able to communicate technical issues
6. Provides client support in a positive, proactive manner
7. Adapts to and applies changing technology to projects
8. Experience with software development standards, methodologies, and tools such as: Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, React, XML, Json, Ajax, Restful Web Services, headless CMS, and MySQL.

Responsibilities

• Function as a full-stack Plone CMS developer including: brainstorm IT solutions, define scope and requirements, document design, develop code, deployment, testing, and overall lifecycle management of these systems.
• Work with SREF staff & clients to implement purpose-driven websites.
• Consult with clients to assess data requirements and processing specifications of website systems.
• Ensure the technology environment is secure and meets the University of Georgia’s security policies and mandates.
• Develop and support other web technologies, such as WordPress

Percentage of Time

70%

• Work closely with SREF staff, clients, and partners in the maintenance and support of SREF’s hosted web applications and IT systems.
• Provide client support (and end-user web support), content management, and propose driven application modifications to support client needs.

Percentage of Time

20%

• Provide periodic written reports documenting the status and progress of projects
• Contribute to special projects as needed
• Other duties as assigned.

Percentage of Time

10%

• Contact details as provided below; duties may include other responsibilities as assigned.

Responsibilities, Additional Information

• Work with SREF staff, clients, and partners in the maintenance and support of SREF’s hosted web applications and IT systems.
• Provide client support, content management, and propose driven application modifications to support client needs.
• Function as a full-stack developer for web-based IT projects and collaborate to deliver secure, scalable solutions.

Physical Demands

• Sitting at workstation for long periods of time.
• May occasionally be needed to assist in moving equipment.

Security, Compliance, and Background

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No

Is this a Position of Trust? No

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No

Does this position require a P-Card? No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No

Does this position have Security Access? No

Credit and Background

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Contact Details

Recruitment Contact Name: Leslie Boby-sabatinelli

Recruitment Contact Email: lboby@uga.edu

EEO Policy Statement: The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (lboby@uga.edu).