Public Affairs Media Specialist/Web Developer
State of Ohio, Columbus, OH, United States
Public Affairs Media Specialist/Web Developer
Job Description - Public Affairs Media Specialist/Web Developer (260002SK)
Overview The Ohio Consumers’ Counsel advocates and educates to secure affordable, reliable and equitable residential utility services for Ohioans. This position is an opportunity to help consumers, including at‑risk and low‑income Ohioans, regarding justice for their electric, natural gas, telephone and water utility services.
Job Responsibilities Public Affairs Media Specialist/Web Developer will provide web development services that further the online and digital presence of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel (OCC). Under general direction of the agency director and the public affairs director, the incumbent designs, configures and maintains OCC’s public website, intranet, social media and digital products. Responsibilities include:
Providing website development, implementing and assisting with others’ web designs and maintaining and programming services for OCC’s public website and intranet.
Creating and updating page layouts, website styling (colors and fonts) and page features (animations and pictures) within the Drupal CMS framework and deploying upgrades to the CMS framework.
Assisting OCC Public Affairs staff and others by developing and enhancing internet and intranet sites that are customer and mission focused.
Recommending policies, procedures and technologies regarding hardware and/or software to ensure OCC web‑based communication techniques and platforms meet agency expectations for service to the public.
Ensuring website is accessible across devices and browsers, including different screen sizes, tablets and smartphones.
Developing web‑based features and tools to serve consumer interests such as rotators, sliders, counters, clickable information and landing pages.
Developing web‑based forms to enable consumers to contact the OCC and integrating data from various back‑end services and/or databases.
Writing Cascading Style Sheets to strengthen OCC theming and presentation of web content.
Analyzing the use and effectiveness of web site layout and content through website analytics.
Providing training to other OCC staff on website systems and services (e.g., Drupal, Apache).
Writing website and end‑user documentation for managing the agency website and creating and maintaining software documentation.
Assisting OCC with determining and adopting new web technologies to enhance OCC’s relationship with Ohio’s residential utility consumers.
Performing other duties as assigned by the Agency Director and Public Affairs Director.
Benefits At the State of Ohio, we provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full‑time and part‑time employees:
Medical Coverage.
Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period.
Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year.
Childbirth, Adoption and Foster Care leave.
Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more).
Public Retirement Systems (OPERS, STRS, SERS and HPRS) and Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation).
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in information technology, web design or related field.
At least three (3) years of related work experience in website design, development and programming.
In‑depth knowledge and experience with Drupal CMS, Apache web server, MySQL and website analytics.
Proficiency in website development, layout and design.
Knowledge of public relations and media practices.
Ability to gather, collate and classify information.
Proficient coding skills in HTML, XML, CSS, PHP (limited) and JavaScript.
Understanding of search‑engine optimization methods and techniques.
Strong problem‑solving abilities.
Proficient in English grammar and composition.
Willingness to assist with other projects in the Public Affairs Department.
Familiarity with Linux system administration.
Supplementary Information Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and a drug test. Per the Ohio Revised Code 124.151(B), all newly hired employees will have their compensation deposited directly to a financial institution. The Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. When contacted for an interview, an applicant who requires special accommodations due to a disability should notify the Office of Human Resources at the time of contact so that proper arrangements can be made. The applicant is required to provide details of minimum qualifications and job duties on the application form. Failure to provide the information may preclude consideration. Supporting documentation may be required at the time of interview.
ADA Statement Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug‑Free Workplace The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana
on‑medical cannabis). This position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy (HR‑39).
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Overview The Ohio Consumers’ Counsel advocates and educates to secure affordable, reliable and equitable residential utility services for Ohioans. This position is an opportunity to help consumers, including at‑risk and low‑income Ohioans, regarding justice for their electric, natural gas, telephone and water utility services.
Job Responsibilities Public Affairs Media Specialist/Web Developer will provide web development services that further the online and digital presence of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel (OCC). Under general direction of the agency director and the public affairs director, the incumbent designs, configures and maintains OCC’s public website, intranet, social media and digital products. Responsibilities include:
Providing website development, implementing and assisting with others’ web designs and maintaining and programming services for OCC’s public website and intranet.
Creating and updating page layouts, website styling (colors and fonts) and page features (animations and pictures) within the Drupal CMS framework and deploying upgrades to the CMS framework.
Assisting OCC Public Affairs staff and others by developing and enhancing internet and intranet sites that are customer and mission focused.
Recommending policies, procedures and technologies regarding hardware and/or software to ensure OCC web‑based communication techniques and platforms meet agency expectations for service to the public.
Ensuring website is accessible across devices and browsers, including different screen sizes, tablets and smartphones.
Developing web‑based features and tools to serve consumer interests such as rotators, sliders, counters, clickable information and landing pages.
Developing web‑based forms to enable consumers to contact the OCC and integrating data from various back‑end services and/or databases.
Writing Cascading Style Sheets to strengthen OCC theming and presentation of web content.
Analyzing the use and effectiveness of web site layout and content through website analytics.
Providing training to other OCC staff on website systems and services (e.g., Drupal, Apache).
Writing website and end‑user documentation for managing the agency website and creating and maintaining software documentation.
Assisting OCC with determining and adopting new web technologies to enhance OCC’s relationship with Ohio’s residential utility consumers.
Performing other duties as assigned by the Agency Director and Public Affairs Director.
Benefits At the State of Ohio, we provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full‑time and part‑time employees:
Medical Coverage.
Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period.
Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year.
Childbirth, Adoption and Foster Care leave.
Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more).
Public Retirement Systems (OPERS, STRS, SERS and HPRS) and Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation).
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in information technology, web design or related field.
At least three (3) years of related work experience in website design, development and programming.
In‑depth knowledge and experience with Drupal CMS, Apache web server, MySQL and website analytics.
Proficiency in website development, layout and design.
Knowledge of public relations and media practices.
Ability to gather, collate and classify information.
Proficient coding skills in HTML, XML, CSS, PHP (limited) and JavaScript.
Understanding of search‑engine optimization methods and techniques.
Strong problem‑solving abilities.
Proficient in English grammar and composition.
Willingness to assist with other projects in the Public Affairs Department.
Familiarity with Linux system administration.
Supplementary Information Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and a drug test. Per the Ohio Revised Code 124.151(B), all newly hired employees will have their compensation deposited directly to a financial institution. The Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. When contacted for an interview, an applicant who requires special accommodations due to a disability should notify the Office of Human Resources at the time of contact so that proper arrangements can be made. The applicant is required to provide details of minimum qualifications and job duties on the application form. Failure to provide the information may preclude consideration. Supporting documentation may be required at the time of interview.
ADA Statement Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug‑Free Workplace The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana
on‑medical cannabis). This position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy (HR‑39).
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