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User Experience/Front-End Web Developer, Richland Library, Columbia, SC

Posted June 8, 2015

Job Description:

Essential functions of the UX/Front-End Web Developer job include:

  • Developing outstanding web experiences, which drive site activity and increase usability.
  • Partnering with stakeholders to determine the best way to deliver our services to customers through the Library’s web sites.
  • Designing and creating page layouts (comps); and developing, testing and deploying responsive, mobile-first Drupal websites and themes.
  • Serving as the primary support for the Library’s existing Drupal websites and themes.
  • Assisting in project scoping and planning activities.
  • Providing user experience and technical input during strategy and planning phases, and aiding others in adopting new technologies and methodologies.
  • Staying up-to-date on digital technologies and marketing trends, sharing and applying knowledge.
  • Participating in development and implementation of interactive web features using Drupal content management system (“CMS”), MySQL, JQuery, along with tools like Adobe CS4 and other tools as needed.
  • Providing analysis of usage data (e.g. Google Analytics).
  • Reviewing and recommending modules, hardware, and software.
  • Maintaining and applying current knowledge of search engine optimization (“SEO”), best practices, and usability standards.

Other important responsibilities:

  • May be providing UX/UI expertise to the Technology Department as Technology looks to “re-architecture” the user experience of applications such as the Library’s intranet, etc.
  • May be supporting the customization and/or development of social networking applications.
  • Applying outside-the-box thinking to working with various aspects of job duties, from wireframes and coding to site optimization and maintenance.

In order to be considered for an available position, you will need to complete the Online Employment Application process. This process can be started by visiting the “Jobs” page of the Richland Library website at www.richlandlibrary.com, and clicking on the position for which you wish to apply.

Please do not send your resume/cover letter separately; only materials submitted through our online system are reviewed, and you may attach your resume and/or cover letter with your online application.

Apply Immediately. No deadline is presently established for this Vacancy. Applications are being accepted now. When a deadline is determined, the deadline will be announced 24 hours in advance on the Library’s website. Applications for Richland Library jobs must be completed online and submitted by 11:59 PM on the posted closing date.

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