DRUPAL WEB DEVELOPER – IT

Arizona Department of Economic Security

Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona

The Department of Economic Security (DES) works with families, community organizations, advocates, and State and Federal partners to realize our collective mission to make Arizona stronger by helping Arizonans reach their full potential through temporary assistance for those in need, and care for the vulnerable. Our vision is Opportunity, Assistance and Care for Arizonans in need.

Our mission is supported by our TRIAD values: T eamwork, R espect, I ntegrity, A ccountability and D iversity – which is our foundation and define who we are. The Management and staff at DES take great pride and ownership of these values and are able to relate them in our daily work through our interactions with the public and our fellow colleagues as we focus on building the capacity of the people we serve.

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Come Join the DES Team!

DRUPAL WEB DEVELOPER

This announcement is open until a sufficient number of resumes are received. Interested applicants should apply for this position if they feel that

t hey are qualified as quickly as possible to ensure a timely application. We encourage you to apply today!

Openings: 1

LOCATION ADDRESS:
1789 W. Jefferson, Phoenix, AZ 85007

JOB SUMMARY:
The Office of the Director is seeking a talented Drupal Web Developer to join our Web Services team in leveraging a stronger online presence for our clients and stakeholders.

This position will develop and maintain websites/applications using the Drupal Content Management System (CMS) to meet functional and technical designs following best practices and development standards. You will design, code, test and modify responsive and accessible websites, from layout to function according to client’s specifications and requirements. The Drupal Web Developer will collaborate with the DES Communications web team and stakeholders to create visually appealing sites that feature user-friendly designs and clear navigation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs):
Considerable working knowledge of Drupal Content Management System (CMS). Experience working with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Ajax, and PHP. Experience designing and developing responsive Drupal websites and themes utilizing base/sub themes, working with pages, blocks, menus, views, and forms. Understanding of Drupal page/content type usage requirements for best practice construction of themes for reuse and flexibility. Understanding of web accessibility best practices for ADA compliance. Experience solving cross-browser compatibility issues. Understanding of APIs and Web Services such as SOAP and RESTful. Understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (e.g. requirements, design, development, testing and migrating to live). Understanding of Drupal database structure and schema. Quick learner, able to work independently with limited supervision. Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. Strong customer service skills. Ability to write technical documents and maintain software documentation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business or closely related field and five (5) years or more of programming and analysis or equivalent experience with three (3) years of hands-on development experience building Drupal sites. Applicant should provide examples or actual URL’s of Drupal sites. If you have a portfolio, examples of websites you have created, or anything like that, we want to see it!

BENEFITS:
Department of Economic Security (DES) promotes career development and a work/life balance by offering a learning environment and a team oriented culture. Our new hires and existing staff enjoy several benefits such as paid holidays, vacation days, and sick leave along with excellent medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits. We also offer short and long term disability and participation in the Arizona State Retirement Plan (ASRS). Click here to learn more about our excellent benefits!

SELECTION PROCESS:
Employment is contingent upon completion of background and reference check and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.

Applicants for this position will be required to apply for and show proof of receipt of a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card that meets DES requirements for a Level One card.

Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.)

Arizona State Government is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting Human Resources Administration at (602) 771-2870. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Arizona State Government is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.

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