Front End Web Devloper

Position Description: A Front End Web Developer uses modern, front end web development tools, techniques, and methods for the creation and deployment of user-facing interfaces and is comfortable working in an environment to routinely deploy changes. The Front End Web Developer will perform front end web development using modern techniques and frameworks (e.g., HTML5, CSS3, CSS frameworks like LESS and SASS, Responsive Design, Bourbon, Twitter Bootstrap); perform JavaScript development using modern standards, including strict mode compliance, modularization techniques and tools, and frameworks and libraries (e.g., jQuery, MV frameworks such as Backbone.js and Ember.js, D3); develop and consumes web-based RESTful APIs; work in team environments that use various methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Lean); use version control systems (e.g., Git and GitHub); ensure Section 508 Compliance; research and learn new programming tools and techniques; work with open source solutions and community; create web layouts from static images; and create views and templates in full-stack frameworks like Rails, Express, or Django. Skills Required: Front End Web Developers will possess knowledge and experience in working on new and existing micro-sites, landing pages, and templates and provide guidance and troubleshooting support to clients; show skills such as presenting completed HTML and CSS mobile and desktop mockups to clients, fixing front end related bug issues on existing client website and HTML prototypes, and updating and creating print media and internal graphics for the marketing department; and expertise in several programming languages, such as HTML5, W3C, and CSS3. Skills Preferred: Proficient writing and content creation skills for websites Familiar with best practices for web content & design (Accessibility [WCAG], SEO, responsiveness across devices, UX, etc.) Handles multiple projects/deadlines and prioritizes accordingly Proficient using Microsoft Office products (primarily Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook) Experience Required: This classification must have a minimum of four (4) years of experience in front end web development tools, techniques and methods for user-facing interfaces. Experience Preferred: Two years in the past four years with experience developing and maintaining WordPress websites Two years in the past four years with experience in using Google analytics and other means to track website visits and impressions One year of experience with photo-editing software (BONUS if they can edit video/audio as well using Adobe Creative Suite) Education Required: This classification requires the possession of a bachelor's degree in an IT-related or Engineering field. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Education Preferred: Additional Information: Candidate is required to pass the live scan. California residents only. This position is 100% working in-house at DMH headquarters within the Public Information Office on the 18th floor, located at 510 S. Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90020.