The IT/Computer Specialist is responsible for designing, creating, maintaining, and documenting the look and flow of intranet websites. This role includes collaborating with clients to clarify requirements, optimizing web infrastructure, developing code, and ensuring website compatibility and security. The IT/Computer Specialist will also provide ongoing support for web properties, perform site audits, and develop and manage various software applications to meet CNSD information requirements. The IT/Computer Specialist will also be responsible for providing IT Property Management. This position is located in Newport, OR.
Key Responsibilities
Website Design and Creation:
- Plan, design, develop, test, edit, maintain, and document the look and flow of intranet websites
- Interview clients to clarify requirements for establishing new or upgrading existing websites
- Coordinate the design of digitized images, banners, bullets, charts, image maps, and other graphics to enhance the appearance of the site
Web Infrastructure and Security:
- Build and optimize a secure web infrastructure to meet evolving business needs
- Develop code and script applications to collect data and display webpage information
- Evaluate written code to ensure it meets NOAA standards and is compatible with all devices
Website Maintenance and Support:
- Provide continued support for operational web properties
- Communicate with CNSD staff concerning the need for content updates and design refreshes
- Perform routine site audits to determine website usage and test websites to identify any technical problems
- Administer all software needed for website development and maintenance
Application Development:
- Implement and administer a service ticketing software application
- Develop and manage the CNSD Chargeback Information Reporting Application
- Develop and administer the CNSD service request and ticketing application
- Assist with the design and coding of other software products to meet CNSD information requirements
IT Property Management Support (Location: Newport, OR):
- Property Contact: Serve as a PMEL Property Contact, supporting the PMEL Property Custodian in Seattle, WA
- Certification: Obtain and maintain Property Contact certification through government-provided training
- Record Maintenance: Assist the Property Custodian in maintaining current custodial records for all accountable personal property
- Labeling: Affix property identification number (bar code) labels onto accountable personal property
- Documentation: Ensure complete documentation for newly acquired property and assist with physical inventories and record reconciliation
- Property Management: Work with assigned property owners to report any lost, missing, stolen, or unserviceable property. Participate in the employee separation clearance process
Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Web Development, or a related field (preferred) or 8-10 years of professional experience.
Experience:
- Proven experience in website design and development
- Experience with graphic design coordination and web infrastructure optimization
- The ability to obtain a security clearance
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other relevant web development languages
- Experience with web development frameworks and content management systems
- Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks and libraries (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js)
- Knowledge of back-end technologies (e.g., Node.js, PHP, Python) and databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB) is a plus
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Strong understanding of web security practices and optimization techniques
Software Proficiency:
- Experience with software administration for website development and maintenance
- Familiarity with service ticketing software applications
Certifications:
- Relevant web development certifications (e.g., Certified Web Developer, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript) are preferred
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in website design and development
- Proficient in coding and scripting applications
- Strong understanding of web infrastructure security and optimization
- Familiarity with NOAA standards and ensuring code compatibility across all devices
- Ability to perform technical problem identification and resolution
- Experience with service ticketing software applications
- IT asset management experience
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with content management systems (CMS) like WordPress or Drupal
- Understanding of SEO principles and web analytics tools
- Experience with responsive design and mobile-first development
- Knowledge of web security best practices
Requirements:
- Proven experience performing web development duties
- Proficiency in front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Experience managing IT assets
Performance Expectations:
- Collaboration: Effectively collaborate with clients and CNSD staff to meet website requirements and enhance user experience. Effectively collaborate with Federal Property/Asset manager to manage assets
- Security: Ensure all websites are secure and meet NOAA standards
- Maintenance: Regularly audit and maintain websites to ensure optimal performance and usability
- Innovation: Continuously improve web infrastructure and develop innovative solutions to meet evolving business needs
- Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for all website and application development projects
About Gama-1
GAMA-1 is a rapidly growing technology business that is based in Greenbelt, Maryland. GAMA-1 Technologies provides strategic information assurance, information security, and business enterprise and networking solutions to the Federal Government. Our success is based on the utilization of industry and agency standards, establishment of standardized processes, and IT Services expertise. At GAMA-1, we believe employees should grow, achieve, and develop just as the company grows, achieves, and develops. GAMA-1 is committed to providing our employees with opportunities for career advancement throughout their employment. For more information, visit www.gama1tech.com
GAMA-1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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