What are the responsibilities and job description for the User Interface/User Experience Developer position at DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING?
- DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING
- Full-Time
- Exam May Be Required
Job Description
The Department of City Planning (DCP) plans for the strategic growth and development of the City through ground-up planning with communities, the development of land use policies and zoning regulations applicable citywide and sharing its perspectives on growth and community needs with sister agencies in collaboration with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
DCP is a great place to work – cultivating intellectual inspiration, professional development, and creativity. Visit our website at www.nyc.gov/planning to access the full listing of job opportunities and to learn more about the agency’s services.
THE DIVISION
Information Technology Division’s (ITD) vision is to become a dynamic and vibrant technology delivery organization of the New York City government that leads business transformations and technology innovations to enable citizen-centric smart urban planning, while promoting a culture of collaboration, talent development, and equity. ITD is responsible for developing technology solutions to support agency needs and citywide asks, including City Charter mandates, grant funding requirements, and citywide geospatial services, and maintaining systems infrastructure and endpoint assets, to optimize operational efficiency, promote innovation, and collaborate with other city agencies to enhance service accessibility to citizens. The division provides necessary computing infrastructure and productivity-enhancing technology tools in a hybrid mode (on premise and in the cloud), to support DCP’s interdisciplinary staff across five boroughs, including planners, urban designers, project managers, and executive management. The division is comprised of experienced and talented software engineers, geographic specialists, service engineers, and technology leaders who specialize in managing system infrastructure, cyber security, geospatial data engineering, application services, and portfolio management.
Within ITD, the Service Portfolio Management (SPM) unit is responsible for aligning IT services with business goals and ensuring that the organization's portfolio of services meets the needs of its customers and stakeholders, while leading the practice areas for project management, requirement analysis, and business relationship management. The unit plays a strategic role in overseeing the entire lifecycle of IT services and optimizing the portfolio to deliver value to the organization. SPM is involved in demand management, prioritization, capacity planning, capital/expense/grant funding mobilization, risk mitigation, and project governance, and uses portfolio management tools and systems that support budget estimation, planning, tracking, and reporting of services and projects.
THE ROLE
ITD’s Service Portfolio Management (SPM) unit is seeking a highly skilled and motivated User Interface/User Experience (UI/UX) Developer for creating engaging user-centered designs and ensuring their seamless integration into front-end code. The candidate will be responsible for combining visual design and front-end development to enhance user interaction across digital platforms, focusing on usability, accessibility, and aesthetic appeal for all applications and systems at DCP. The ideal candidate is not only skilled in design but also proficient in coding, making it possible to bring interactive designs to life and collaborate efficiently with development teams.
Under supervision and general direction, with considerable latitude for the exercise of independent judgment, the User Interface/User Experience (UI/UX) Developer’s responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:
- Create interactive, user-centered, seamless, and intuitive user interface (UI) designs and user experiences (UX) that align with business goals and industry best practices.
- Develop wireframes, mockups, and prototypes to visualize user flows and interactions using tools like Figma or Adobe XD.
- Collaborate with business analysts and developers to understand user needs and translate them into design concepts.
- Conduct user research, usability testing and iterative design improvements, and integrate user feedback to enhance designs.
- Ensure all designs meet accessibility standards and usability guidelines.
- Integrate ARIA roles, semantic HTML, and keyboard navigation into web interfaces.
- Perform accessibility audits and implement solutions to meet WCAG compliance.
- Build responsive, mobile-first web interfaces using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript to implement designs.
- Build functional prototypes using frameworks like React, Vue.js, or Angular.
- Use tools like Microsoft Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code to develop, debug, and optimize front-end code.
- Optimize web interface designs for performance, accessibility, search engine optimization, and responsiveness across devices.
- Ensure cross-browser and cross-device compatibility for web applications.
- Collaborate with back-end developers to ensure smooth integration with server-side systems.
- Iterate on designs and code based on feedback to enhance user journeys.
- Facilitate feedback loops with stakeholders and refine designs based on input.
- Conduct user testing sessions to gather insights on design usability and functionality.
- Maintain and update design systems, component libraries, and style guides for consistency.
- Document design rationale and maintain resources for design systems.
- Work closely with interface designers, business analysts, project/product managers, and developers on cohesive project planning and execution.
- Collaborate in an agile environment, participating in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and daily stand-up meetings, and making progress updates.
- Use version control systems for managing designs and codebases.
- Estimate time required to complete tasks accurately, prioritize multiple tasks effectively, and ensure issues are identified, tracked, reported, and resolved in a timely manner.
- Experiment with new tools, frameworks, and methodologies to enhance design and development skills.
- Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, incorporating relevant insights into UI/UX design strategies.
Minimum Qualifications
(1) A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by twenty-four (24) semester credits in computer science or a related computer field and two (2) years of satisfactory full-time software experience in designing, programming, debugging, maintaining, implementing, and enhancing computer software applications, systems programming, systems analysis and design, data communication software, or database design and programming, including one year in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project; or
(2) A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six (6) years of full-time satisfactory software experience as described in “1" above, including one year in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project; or
(3) A satisfactory combination of education and experience that is equivalent to (1) or (2) above. College education may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience in (2) above on the basis that sixty (60) semester credits from an accredited college is equated to one year of experience. A masters degree in computer science or a related computer field may be substituted for one year of the required experience in (1) or (2) above. However, all candidates must have a four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, plus at least one (1) year of satisfactory full-time software experience in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project.
NOTE: In order to have your experience accepted as Project Leader or Major Contributor experience, you must explain in detail how your experience qualifies you as a project leader or as a major contributor. Experience in computer operations, technical support, quality assurance (QA), hardware installation, help desk, or as an end user will not be accepted for meeting the minimum qualification
requirements.
Special Note
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level IV, in addition to the Qualification Requirements stated above, individuals must have one year of satisfactory experience in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project in data administration, database management systems, operating systems, data communications systems, capacity planning, and/or on-line applications programming.
Preferred Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Design, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus. - 5 years of experience in UI/UX Design and front-end development, including responsive web design for public-facing, mission critical websites and web applications. - Expertise in using design tools like Figma and Adobe XD. - Hands-on experience in UI development using HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript. - Proficiency in JavaScript frameworks such as React, Vue, or Angular and IDEs like Microsoft Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code. - Experience in GIS map-integrated web application design. - Knowledge of web accessibility standards (WCAG, ARIA roles) and SEO best practices. - Exceptional problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving challenges. - Understanding of software development lifecycles, methodologies, and project management practices. - Experience with Agile methodologies, including Scrum or Kanban, and tools such as Azure DevOps and JIRA. - Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities concurrently. - Proven track record of successful collaboration with development teams to deliver high-quality software products.
55a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City Residency is not required for this position
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
- Experience Level:Experienced (Non-Manager)
- Category:Technology, Data & Innovation
Salary : $103,765 - $120,000
