POSITION: Supervisor - Web Services
ORGANIZATION / LOCATION: Office of Communications
REPORTS TO: Director of Communications
REVISION / REVIEW DATE:
JOB CODE:75
UNION: ASASP_III
CLASSIFICATION: ASASP Unit III
GRADE: 32
POSITION SUMMARY:Under the supervision of the Director of Communications, the Supervisor – Web Services will manage Web Services and perform duties essential to the overall daily support of the Office of Communications. The incumbent in this class has responsibility for a wide variety of communications projects and assists with specialized public and employee communication activities through the school system’s website. This position will oversee the operation and management of all internal and external communications through the school system’s website and the intranet website used by schools and offices. Work involves considerable knowledge of the school system’s organization, policies, regulations, and an ability to exercise tact and sound judgment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Oversees
a wide variety of internal and external communication projects through the
school system’s website; Supervises
office staff by providing directions, guidelines, assigning work appropriately
and tracking attendance; Manages
internal school system communications through the intranet website used by
schools and offices; Collaborates
with the Division of Information Technology regarding the incorporation of new
technology for the delivery of content and resources on the school system’s
website; Ensures
that information complies with any applicable federal, state, and county
government mandates; Responsible
for maintaining the Office of Communications’ webpage and electronic
information; Assists
in public relations efforts to promote PGCPS in the marketplace; and Performs
other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS Considerable
knowledge in web site design and web page construction using HTML, XML and CSS; Considerable
knowledge in the use of web and graphic editing software including Adobe Suite
of products; Demonstrated
experience in the application of web technology in all facets of the educational
setting; Extensive knowledge
of web usability guidelines and Section 503 compliance rules; Knowledge of
dynamic web application creation using ASPX, C# and SQL Server preferred; Knowledge
of public education, news media, coordinating and implementing public outreach
activities, public relations campaigns and programs or similar activities; Ability
to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, clearly concisely and
with technical accuracy; Effective
planning and organizational skills, as well as the ability to multi-task and
meeting deadlines; and Effective
communication (oral and written) as well as human relations skills.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Instructional Technology or related field, with at least ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience, five (5) of which are related to web site editing software and using the Web as a promotion and marketing tool. Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Master’s degree preferred.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: None Required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversees and provides guidance and direction to department staff members.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Normal
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: None.
Prince George’s County Public Schools • www.pgcps.org • 14201 School Lane, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772