Web Developer III Job at City of Detroit in Detroit

Overview

Description Web Developer III is an experienced level information technology professional located within various offices in the City of Detroit Department of Innovation and Technology that requires minimal direction and supervision. A Web Developer plans, designs, develops, tests, implements, and manages the City’s Internet and intranet activities, including managing, creating, or integrating with web-based applications that will enable new tasks/processes or streamline existing tasks/processes. The work performed by Web Developers primarily involves performing basic Internet/intranet support functions such as web page/application design, content development, and site updates. Web Developers build web applications and user experiences that change the way people perceive and interact with the City of Detroit. Web Developers also contribute technical guidance during implementations of new systems or applications and play a key role in the management and maintenance of the City’s website(s).

Responsibilities

• Designs, builds, and maintains the City’s website(s), using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media
• Develops guidelines for page and site design and configuration
• Performs website updates and ensures effective system performance
• Writes, designs, or edits web page content, or directs others producing the content
• Performs back-up of files from websites to local directories for instant recovery in the event an issue arises
• Identifies problems uncovered by testing or customer feedback and corrects problems or refers problems to appropriate personnel for correction
• Evaluates code to ensure that it is valid, properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems
• Maintains an understanding of current web technologies or programming practices through continuing education, reading, or participation in professional conferences, workshops, or groups
• Analyzes integration of the Internet/web technology with existing or new enterprise applications, databases, client/server systems, and other platforms
• Develops or validates test plans, routines, and schedules to ensure that test cases mimic real-world usages, i.e. all external interfaces and all browser and device types
• Obtains and maintains reports access and performance statistics using site analysis tools
• Develops databases that support web applications and websites
• Renews domain name registration
• Designs and writes supporting code for web applications or websites
• Identifies opportunities for public-private collaboration in using Internet-based technology to increase the efficiency of City business
• Performs data and information visualization in the form of designing static or interactive information graphic explainers, presentations, charts, graphs, etc.
• Designs, prototypes, and deploys user experience and user interaction concepts for Internet and/or intranet applications used by City staff, partners, and the general public
• Participates in website and web application performance tuning and optimization to increase scalability and throughput, minimizing front-end and back-end server load, end user perceived latency, page weight, etc.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with major course of work in computer science, graphic arts, web design, programming, or other related field of study.
• Web Developer III position must have experience as a Web Developer II for at least three (3) years in web design, web content management, and communications is required.
• Web Developers must demonstrate proficiency with integrated word processing and spreadsheet functions.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.
• PLEASE ATTACH A RESUME & ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION TO YOUR APPLICATION.
• INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.

Supplemental Information

Evaluation Plan

• Interview: 70%
• Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
• Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

• Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points
• Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points

LRD:09/25/2025

Employment Benefits

The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

• HEALTH
• Medical – Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
• Dental
• Vision

• INSURANCE
• Life Insurance – Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) – The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

• PAID TIME OFF
• Sick Leave
• Vacation
• Holidays

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS
The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

• RETIREMENT BENEFITS
• City Employees Retirement System
• As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:
• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;
• At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (years) of service, or- At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service. • In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);- An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service; • Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES – Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.

Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.

City of Detroit