Northern Virginia Community College is hiring a Web Designer/Developer. The role involves designing, developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting the college's official website using a content management system and various programming languages, while also assisting with server maintenance and upgrades.
Highlights
Design, develop, and update NOVA website pages based on department requests.
Maintain and troubleshoot the website using HTML, XML, CSS, SQL, ASP.net, and JavaScript.
Create and run build tools; install, upgrade, and test the content management system and other applications.
Support maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting of NOVA servers.
Proficiency with Cascade CMS and Adobe Creative Suite is required.
Experience in UX/UI design and knowledge of SEO and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
Strong programming, organizational, and communication skills needed.
Hiring range is $75,000 - $85,000 annually with full-time status and telework options available.
Applicants must reside in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia.
Must have experience with brand guidelines and website analytical tools.
Web Designer/Developer Full Description
Web Designer/Developer
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Working Title | Web Designer/Developer Role Title | Computer Operations Techn II Role Code | 39012-FP FLSA | Exempt Pay Band | 04 Position Number | 28000664 Agency | Northern VA Community College Division | NV280-VP Workforce Development Work Location | Fairfax County - 059 Hiring Range | $75,000 - $85,000 Emergency/Essential Personnel | No EEO Category | C-Technician Full Time or Part Time | Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- | Yes Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? | Work Schedule | M-F: 8:30am-5:00pm This position might require working occasionally on evening off-hours or weekends.
Sensitive Position | No Job Description | General Description: This position will assist the college Web Services team with designing, developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting the official College Web site using the College’s Content Management System and a variety of applications and programming languages.
Duties and Tasks:Take requests from NOVA departments to design, develop, and update the pages of the NOVA website using the content management system. Use various applications and programming languages to maintain and troubleshoot the NOVA website. Create and run build tools, install, upgrade, and test the content management system, and various other applications. Assist with maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting of the NOVA servers. Special Assignments | May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor. KSA's/Required Qualifications | KSAs: Knowledge of website design for marketing purposes. Programming proficiency in HTML, XML, CSS, SQL, ASP.net and JavaScript. Knowledge of SEO (search engine optimization). Ability to troubleshoot and optimize web pages for security and responsiveness. Strong organizational skills. Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Solution-oriented and high-level programming skills. Ability to pick up new technologies quickly. Ability to work well in a group and take direction. Minimum Work Experience: Experience in web applications development and web design. Experience with web tools & design software (CMS, Adobe Creative Suite). Experience using brand guidelines. Experience in UX/UI (user experience/user interface) design. Experience in Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
Additional Considerations | Additional Considerations: Experience with Cascade content management system (CMS). Experience in website analytical tools. Experience using PDF remediation software such as Adobe Acrobat Pro, AxesPDF, PAC Checker.
Operation of a State Vehicle | No Supervises Employees | No Required Travel | N/A
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | CLS_3932P Recruitment Type | General Public - G Number of Vacancies | 1 Position End Date (if temporary) | Job Open Date | 08/06/2025 Job Close Date | 08/20/2025 Open Until Filled | No Agency Website | www.nvcc.edu Contact Name | Email | Phone Number | Special Instructions to Applicants | In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155 Additional Information | Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit At a Glance | Northern Virginia Community College. NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program.We strive to ensure our employees have tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA’s mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at www.nvcc.edu. The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA. Please take a moment to review NOVA’s Annual Security Reports.
Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland or District of Columbia. Background Check Statement Disclaimer | The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/ EEO Statement | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors. ADA Statement | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested. E-Verify Statement | VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes. Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/87523
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