WEB PAGE DESIGN SPECIALIST - 42000572 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

Requisition No: 855707 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: WEB PAGE DESIGN SPECIALIST - 42000572 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42000572 

Salary:  $60,000.20 

Posting Closing Date: 06/28/2025 

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WEB PAGE DESIGN SPECIALIST

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

OFFICE OF AGRICULTURE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

***INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY--
ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES WILL BE CONSIDERED.***

CONTACT:

Shelley Harden 850-245-1096

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter hours of college course work from an accredited institution which includes four courses in computer science, graphic design, web design, multimedia design or management information systems; or

Completion of a 720 classroom hour program study from a vocational/technical school or accredited community college in an area of graphic design, web design, multimedia design, data processing, or computer science; or

One (1) year of experience in the above-related fields can substitute for the required education.

EDUCATIONAL NOTE: Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency.  A list of approved agencies can be viewed at “Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies, Florida Department of Education.” Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies (fldoe.org) 

(Note:  An official or unofficial copy of transcript is required for educational coursework to determine eligibility for this position.)

A valid Class E Driver License.

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

NOTES:

To maintain fairness and integrity in our hiring process, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews is strictly prohibited. Applicants must provide their own, authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and recruitment process. Any candidate found using AI to assist in their answers will be disqualified from consideration.

Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

JOB DUTIES:

Assist with creating, maintaining, and proactively ensuring the consistency of the front-end user experiences of Department websites, intranet sites, and web-based applications. Designs and implements UI/UX graphic designs and modifies and maintains content using standard Adobe Creative Suite products, HTML, CSS, and a variety of content-hosting platforms, including SharePoint, Salesforce, GovQA, EZ Publish CMS, and Microsoft Dynamics / Power Platform.

Assist with Consulting on user application flow and user interface design with OATS customers and application development teams. Builds wireframes, storyboards, user flows, and site maps as needed to document or communicate user interaction and design concepts. Reviews wireframes, storyboards, etc., built by other teams responsible for developing user interfaces according to Department standards and UIX design leading practices. Maintains documentation on Department user interface standards.

Responds to requests via tickets for simple maintenance on existing Department web applications. Simple maintenance can include static or dynamic image, content, or link replacement on existing pages; establishing necessary permissions or credentials for accessing existing online assets; or duplicating existing pages or functionality that does not require code development.   

Performs related work as required, which includes but is not limited to: participating in disaster recovery planning and execution activities, maintaining documentation on Department web standards, and implementing the Department's policies and procedures, including the Department's Information Resource Security Program (Chapter 8 - Department's Supervisory Manual).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Proficiency with Adobe Creative suite tools, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat.
• Proficiency with HTML and CSS and working knowledge of JavaScript and Ajax.
• Proficiency with SEO (search engine optimization) and design for AI principles.
• Knowledge of leading UI/UX design practices for reusable, low/no code development, and the requirements of modern browser interfaces.
• Knowledge of clean design and graphic design layout principles.
• Knowledge of responsive design principles allowing equivalent accessibility of content through desktop, laptop, tablet, and smartphone browser interfaces.
• Knowledge of alternative presentation techniques to deliver content to users with differing abilities.
• Knowledge of application development stack principles and appropriate functions and security considerations of the end-user interface layer.
• Knowledge of English language grammar, punctuation, and professional journalistic style standards.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English verbally and in writing.
• Ability to communicate design concepts visually to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to provide design expertise in a consultative role on project development teams, or to Department customers as needed.
• Ability to evaluate written descriptions of UI/UX designs for flaws or deviations from Departmental standards.
• Ability to follow operational and maintenance procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

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 set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com;)
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the “Total Compensation Estimator Tool” located above under the “Posting Closing Date.”

SPECIAL NOTES:

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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.