• Develop and deploy new and enhance existing database-driven websites, mobileapplications and internal business applications to meet Extensions program andoperational needs.

• Build and extend Extension web architecture within an integrated at-scale campus andcloud service environment. Maintain, evaluate, and support U of I Extension digitalapplications and databases.

• Provide technical expertise in the development and maintenance of Extension digitaltools.

• Develop and maintain website content management systems and tools within Drupal andLAMP architecture.

• Develop Extension systems that integrate with University financial and administrativesystems (including Banner) and other vendor-provided systems.

• Engage productively in web team agile development process, effectively estimating time-to-completion for project tasks and working efficiently to produce tangible deliverables.

• Research new technologies relevant to the area of web application development toensure that Extension leverages modern technologies.

• Serve as Tier 2 support for web applications to resolve customer issues to satisfaction.Collaborate with desktop support team members to provide excellent customer service.

• Conduct analysis of Extension tools to ensure their quality, security, efficiency andeffectiveness.

• Documentation of web applications including requirements and design documents, codedocumentation, user documentation and other reports as needed.

• Comply with all University of Illinois Extension Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunitypolicies and guidelines in all aspects of Extension work; assist unit staff with datacollection for Affirmative Action, Gender, and Targeted reports as needed.

• Assume additional related responsibilities to enhance the mission of the unit• To perform the functions of this position, the employee will be required to perform work

both within an office and outside in the communities that are served, and must have thecapability to travel from one location to the other in a timely fashion. Employee is

APPLICATION DUE June 7, 2019

PROPOSED START DATE As soon as possible after the closing date

SALARYCommensurate with experience

TO APPLYGo To: http://go.illinois.edu/113461 Log in to your account and upload a cover letter and resume, as well as the names and contact information of three professional references.

MORE INFORMATIONThe position is a full-time, benefits-eligible, civil service Information Technology Technical Associate position appointed on a 12-month service basis.

Web Application Developer

POSITION OVERVIEWThe Web Application Developer serves as a regular, full time, 12-month position with primary responsibility for designing, developing and supporting websites and web applications to enable University of Illinois Extension’s outreach mission and internal functions. This includes website development and content management systems, internal business applications, custom relation management workflow processes and university systems integration.

One full time position is availableLocation: Urbana-Champaign Campus

This is a security-sensitive position. Comprehensive background checks, including but not limited to a criminal conviction information check, a CANTS check, and a review of the Registered Sex Offender list, will be conducted.

RESPONSIBILITIES

D ILLINOIS

Extension

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL, CONSUMER

& ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Web Application Developer

The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer.

The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit go.illinois.edu/EEO. To learn more about the university’s commitment to diversity, please visit inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu.

QUALIFICATIONS:REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree.• Two years of professional web application development experience.• Experience working with Integrated Development Environments.• Experience providing end-user support on web technologies.

PREFERRED: • Experience developing and maintaining websites in a higher education environment.• Experience editing and creating documentation.• Experience participating in diverse workgroups.• Experience in software development lifecycle, quality assurance, release

management, automated testing and problem resolution.• Valid driver’s license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated excellence in customer service.• Working knowledge of best practices for the web, including accessibility and usability

standards.• Ability to communicate ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing.• Ability to follow guidelines for programming environment.• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Understanding of multiple web-

hosting platforms and portal applications.• Ability to contribute to large-scale projects within established deadlines.• Ability to work with dynamic, database driven websites using technologies such as

CSS, JavaScript, PHP, or other similar languages.• Ability to work with existing and legacy code.• Willingness to learn new programming languages and frameworks.• Excellent organizational skills.• Awareness of trends in online communications and how they can be integrated into

websites.• Knowledge of, and experience with, building websites and consuming RESTful API

content using Drupal 7 and Drupal 8.• Knowledge of website frameworks and Content Management Systems (ex. Drupal,

WordPress, .NET, and Bootstrap).

• • Ability to monitor the online presence of college, department, and unit websites. • • Strong skills in User Experience design. • • Skills in writing SQL Stored Procedures and Triggers.•

responsible for securing personal transportation. A valid driver’s license is preferred. Some work will be required during evenings and/or weekends. When working, the employee may be exposed to a variety of environmental factors to include, but not limited to, hot or cold weather, exposure to noise and allergens, and uneven ground. In performing the functions of this position, the employee may be subjected to various mental and physical demands as well to include, but not limited to, independently traveling to and performing work at different locations, lifting and moving items that may occasionally weigh up to forty (40) pounds and frequently weigh up to twenty (20) pounds, and twisting, pushing and pulling movements. More detailed information regarding the functions of this position (including the physical, mental and environmental requirements of the position) may be obtained from Human Resources for the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) by contacting hr@aces.illinois.edu.

D ILLINOIS

Extension

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL, CONSUMER

& ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Web Application Developer

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:To apply for this position, please create a candidate profile at https://go.illinois.edu and upload a cover letter, resume (months and years of employment must be included), and academic credentials (transcripts - unofficial are accepted, or diploma) by June 7, 2019. If you already have a profile, you will be redirected to that existing profile via email notification. Please be sure to address how you meet each requirement of the position in your cover letter and/or resume. To complete the application process:

• Step 1) Submit the Staff Vacancy Application.

• Step 2) Submit the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability forms.

• Step 3) Upload your cover letter, resume (months and years of employment must beincluded), and academic credentials (unofficial transcripts or diploma may beacceptable) and names/contact information for three references.

An online application will require names and contact information including email addresses for three references. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for the position. Applications not submitted through this website will not be considered. For further information regarding application procedures, you may contact Ashley Grilo (ashleyg@illinois.edu).

• Knowledge of the University of Illinois shared technology services.• Ability to monitor the online presence of college, department, and unit websites.• Strong skills in User Experience design.• Skills in writing SQL Stored Procedures and Triggers.