OPS SENIOR WEB PAGE DESIGN SPECIALIST - 65650339

Requisition No: 856557 

Agency: Elder Affairs

Working Title: OPS SENIOR WEB PAGE DESIGN SPECIALIST - 65650339

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 65650339 

Salary:  $50.00 HOURLY 

Posting Closing Date: 07/18/2025 

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DEPARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRS

BUREAU OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

POSITION OVERVIEW AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides web strategy, design, and development, routine site and content maintenance, and various updates to ensure the Department’s website aligns with its goals and objectives while also maintaining the content management system (CMS) used to control the information on the website. 

PAY:

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications, ranging from $15.00 to $50.00, hourly.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Serve as website designer for the Department,
• Provide design and production support for site updates and emails,
• Produce, optimize and output final Web-Ready digital artwork in support of site updates,
• Marketing design examples that communicate as well as decorate,
• Integrate campaigns from marketing material into web design and web content organization,
• Create online/console assets for banner, email, social media, landing pages, and site pages,
• Take loose requirements from marketing and communication team and turn them into effective digital art assets for use in online content,
• Design within department brand guidelines to ensure designs are brand compliant, conforming to the overall brand identity and strategy, which could include logos, icons, documents, and other asset templates,
• Provide wireframes using Adobe suite for site implementation,
• Design and configure web architecture and overall site structure,
• Write code for custom templates, modules, web applications, and third-party integrations using PHP, TWIG, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and other languages,
• Develop detailed design specifications from business requirements,

• Perform other related tasks as requested.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• In-depth knowledge of Web technologies, protocols, and tools;
• Strong understanding of internet programming languages, including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, JSON, jQuery, PHP, and TWIG;
• Proven experience administering Content Management System (CMS) based websites in platforms such as WordPress;
• Ability to use source control tools (e.g., GIT);
• Knowledge of API layer, security, custom analytics, throttling, caching, and logging;
• Ability to write and edit technical documentation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments;
• Working knowledge of PowerShell;

• Computer Science degree, web development, or applications development degree preferred.

THE BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive employee benefits including:

• Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements*).  For more details consult with People First at 877-562-7287 or go to:  https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/health/eligibility_and_enrollment/ops_employees
• Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b).  (For additional details and online enrollment visit MyFloridaDeferredComp.com)
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan).  (For more information, please click Social Security Alternative Plan (aigrs.com) and read OPS Social Security Alternative Plan)
• Flexible Spending Accounts

*Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours average per week) refer to the links above for detailed eligibility requirements.

OUR ORGANIZATION AND MISSION:

The Department is dedicated to promoting the well-being, safety, and independence of Florida's seniors, their families, and caregivers. Its vision is for all Floridians to live well and age well.

SPECIAL NOTE:

Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.

• Include supervisor names and phone numbers of all periods of employment.
• Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed. Gaps of employment for 3 months or more MUST be addressed on application.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.  
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.
• Periods of employment should be entered with the most recent/current listed first.
• If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please contact the FRS to determine if your current benefits may be affected if you are reemployed with the State of Florida in an FRS-covered position.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed invalid depending upon the date of your retirement. 
• If claiming Veteran’s Preference, candidates MUST attach supporting documentation (DD214).
• If claiming Right to First Interview, candidates MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying.
• All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.

BACKGROUND CHECKS:

Successful completion of a Level 2 Criminal History Background Check is required for all applicants selected for this position.

APPLICANT INFORMATION:

Applicants should apply on-line via the People First Website https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date of the position vacancy advertisement but are strongly encouraged to apply by 6:00 p.m. on the closing date to avoid any system down times or any other complications that may arise.

If you have problems applying on-line, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Paper applications will not be accepted by the agency.

The Department of Elder Affairs is an "older worker-friendly" employer and also lists vacancies on the Silver Edition website, found at http://silver.employflorida.com, that connects persons age 50 and older with other businesses/volunteer organizations/employers who specify they are "older worker-friendly."

The Department of Elder Affairs is an E-Verify employer and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each New Employee’s I-9 Form to confirm work eligibility.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.