What are the responsibilities and job description for the WebMaster 3 (Programmer-Systems Analyst 3) position at Prince George's County?
Salary : $58,890.00 - $85,967.00 Annually
Location : Largo, MD
Job Type : Probationary FT
Remote Employment : Flexible / Hybrid
Job Number : 9197
Department : Department of Health
Division : Office of the Health Officer
Opening Date : 02 / 11 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 25 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
Nature and Variety of Work
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Prince George's County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.
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The Prince George's County Health Department is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a WebMaster 3 ( Programmer / Systems Analyst 3) , grade A24, in the Office of the Health Officer.
About the Position
This is senior / lead level professional programmer / systems analyst work. Incumbents are responsible for the most complex assignments in (1) advanced web design, development, implementation of automated systems, construction, and operations and (2) the formulation / integration / formatting of software packages and related hardware to satisfy user needs. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher-level Programmer / Systems Analyst or other designated supervisory official.
About the Agency The Prince George's County Health Department's (PGCHD) vision is that all Prince Georgians are their healthiest at every age and every stage. Their mission is to lead, engage, and empower our community to work collaboratively towards disease prevention, health equity, and total well-being. The PGCHD works to protect and support the public's health through numerous services that range from restaurant inspections and disease tracking to care coordination and health promotion. The department is composed of four divisions : Behavioral Health Services, Environmental Health and Disease Control, Family Health Services, and Health and Wellness, supported by the Office of Administration, Office of Human Resources and the Office of the Health Officer. The mandate of the department has been, and will remain, broad. This plan emphasizes improving core functions and operations, including protecting the public from health threats, implementing strategies to support healthy living, and maintaining a focus on vulnerable populations, while developing efficient internal processes to support these activities.
Examples of Work
- Leads / coordinates research into operating procedures for a variety of activities relative to web development / programmer / systems analyst work assignments.
- Prepares general and detailed logic or flow charts and diagrams based on current practices.
- Translates by means of established compiler or assembly system language, specific programmer statements into a program of instructions for computer systems.
- Analyzes the type, variety and extent of information to be processed to determine the applicable program in order to interface with current or proposed operations.
- Verifies accuracy and completeness of programs and websites by executing program testing.
- Checks and analyzes specific program details to refine procedures and reduce computer operating time.
- Corrects program and website errors and improves techniques by reviewing specific program instructions or altering the order of operation.
- Prepares miscellaneous reports and informational material in support of preliminary work programs.
- Develops written data processing instructions for operating personnel.
- Leads the design, development, and maintenance of visually appealing, user-friendly websites and web applications.
- Collaborates with stakeholders to understand their requirements and translate them into effective web design solutions.
- Creates wireframes, prototypes, and mockups to demonstrate the intended user experience and gather feedback.
- Implements responsive design techniques to ensure optimal user experience across different devices and screen sizes.
- Develops and optimizes website performance, ensuring fast loading times and efficient use of web technologies.
- Continues to remain updated on industry trends and best practices in web design, user experience (UX), and user interface (UI) design.
- Collaborates with web developers and programmers to implement design concepts into functional websites and web applications.
- Conducts usability testing and gather user feedback to iterate and improve the design of web interfaces.
- Ensures compliance with web accessibility standards and make websites accessible to users with disabilities.
- Assists in the preparation and monitoring of the division's budget related to web design and development projects.
- Provides technical guidance and training to subordinate positions on web design principles and best practices.
- Remains informed about emerging technologies, frameworks, and tools in web design and development.
- Leads subordinate programmer / systems analyst in all phases of work as required.
- Uses automated equipment in conjunction with assigned duties and responsibilities as required.
- Performs tasks and duties willingly and cooperatively which may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position description, but which are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work.
Qualifications
An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
Preferred Qualifications :
Additional Information
Job Location : 1701 McCormick Dr, Largo MD
Conditions of Employment : Upon selection, the candidate must :
ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Eligibility to Work : Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov / E-Verify.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS : If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and / or union representative for their grievance procedure.
Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
General Plan Information :
The Prince George's County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.
A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.
Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.
The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).
New employees must enroll in the County's health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.
The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.
After enrolling in the County's benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and / or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).
Employee Benefits
Prince George's County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following :
Dependent Care Assistance Program
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
Critical Illness
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I acknowledge and understand that the responses to the supplemental questions must reflect the information provided under the "Work Experience" section of the application. My responses will be used to determine whether or not I possess the minimum qualifications required for the position.
Which best describes your highest level of education completed?
If you selected "Other" for the previous question on education, please identify / input your highest level of education.
Select the field of study you have a degree in.
Do you possess two (2) or more of data processing experience?
If you answered "Yes" in the previous question, explain your experience as well as list dates and places of employment where experience was obtained. All experience must be shown in the "Work Experience" section of the application. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted. If no experience, please enter N / A.
Do you six (6) years or more of web design in the health field?
If you answered "Yes" in the previous question, explain in detail your experience to include where it was received and date of experience. All experience must be shown in the "Work Experience" section of the application. If you answered "No", please with "N / A".
Do you fifteen years or more of general web design?
If you answered "Yes" in the previous question, explain in detail your experience to include where it was received and date of experience. All experience must be shown in the "Work Experience" section of the application. If you answered "No", please with "N / A".
Do you possess professional training and / or certification in Information Systems?
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, list your certifications and / or training to include where they were received and date obtained. If you answered "No", please with "N / A".
Are you willing and able to participate as an essential employee? Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.
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Salary : $58,890 - $85,967