WEB & DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM SPECIALIST (AT WILL)

About the Role
Join our newly formed, creative, and collaborative Communications Division, where you’ll play a key role in reimagining Kitsap County’s digital presence. As this is a brand-new position, we’re looking for someone eager to build, experiment, and jump right in. As the Web and Digital Technology Specialist, you will help ensure the County’s website is accurate, accessible, and easy for both residents and staff to use. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining technical expertise with customer service and who thrives in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment where precision and problem‑solving truly matter.

What You’ll Do

Provide administrative and content support for the County website, ensuring content is timely, accurate, and aligned with established guidelines.

Develop, update, and maintain web pages using the County’s Content Management System (CMS).

Serve as a subject matter expert on the CMS, supporting non-technical staff and helping them successfully publish digital content.

Use a wide range of technologies, including web editing software, multimedia tools, and enterprise applications.

Collaborate closely with internal customers, Information Services, and the Digital Communications Supervisor to deliver high-quality digital experiences.

Apply consistent branding, design standards, and usability practices across web platforms.

Troubleshoot website content issues and help improve overall website quality and compliance.

Support outreach and public engagement efforts by aligning web content with social media and educational messaging.

What You’ll Bring (Minimum Qualifications)

Associate’s Degree in a related field and two years of progressive experience in website design, development, and management, OR

Four years of progressive experience in website design, development, and management.

Relevant work experience demonstrating required knowledge, skills, and abilities may substitute for educational requirements. Work experience is essential and cannot be replaced by additional education.

Other Preferred Experience

Experience acting as a liaison between internal customers and Information Services, with a strong commitment to customer service.

Proficiency in web content management and front-end technologies, including HTML and WordPress.

Experience with branding, visual consistency, and content management across digital platforms.

Ability to troubleshoot and resolve website content and quality issues.

Familiarity with social media tools used for outreach, education, and public communication.

Experience using front-end development tools that support layout, design, and user experience.

Strong communication, collaboration, and independent judgement skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office. This posting may be used to fill future openings. Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the application materials submitted. Per RCW 42.56.250, all applications for public employment, including the names of applicants, resumes, and other related materials submitted with respect to an applicant are exempt from public inspection.

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