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Short Description:

Design, create, and modify websites. Analyze user needs to implement website content, graphics, performance, and capacity. May integrate websites with other computer applications. May convert written, graphic, audio, and video components to compatible web formats using software designed to facilitate the creation of web and multimedia content.

Duties / Responsibilities:

  • Design, build, or maintain websites using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media.
  • Perform or direct website updates.
  • Write, design, or edit web page content or direct others producing content.
  • Confer with management or development teams to prioritize needs, resolve conflicts, develop content criteria, or choose solutions.
  • Back up files from websites to local directories.
  • Identify problems uncovered by testing or customer feedback, and correct problems or refer issues to appropriate personnel for correction.
  • Evaluate code to ensure it is valid, properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems.
  • Maintain an understanding of current web technologies or programming practices through continuing education, reading, or participation in professional conferences, workshops, or groups.
  • Analyze user needs to determine technical requirements.

Skills / Requirements / Qualifications

  • Computer-Aided Design CAD Software: Autodesk AutoCAD; Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D; Autodesk Revit; Bentley MicroStation 
  • Desktop Publishing Software: Adobe Systems Adobe Distiller; Adobe Systems Adobe InDesign; Microsoft Publisher; QuarkXPress
  • Graphics or Photo Imaging Software: Adobe Systems Adobe Creative Cloud software; Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator; Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop; Trimble SketchUp Pro 
  • Video Creation and Editing Software: Adobe Systems, Adobe After Effects; Apple Final Cut Pro; WeVideo; YouTube
  • Web Platform Development Software: AJAX; Cascading style sheets CSS; Drupal; Oracle JavaServer Pages JSP 

Job Zones

  • Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
  • Related Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. 
  • Job Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
  • Job Zone Examples: These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include food service managers, electricians, agricultural technicians, legal secretaries, interviewers, and insurance sales agents.
  • Specific Vocational Preparation in years: 1-2 years of preparation (6.0 to < 7.0)

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