WEBMASTER/NETWORK OPERATIONS SUPPORT

I. ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVES:

The Webmaster will be responsible for implementing the ongoing development of the Eau Claire Area School District's websites and assist in other Network Operations Center tasks.

II. POSITION CHARACTERISTICS:

Salary: On schedule
Length of contract: 12 months

III. POSITION RELATIONSHIPS:

Recruited by: Executive Director of Technology
Reports to
: Network Manager
Coordinates with: Building Staff, District Staff

IV. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Required experience and training: Minimum of Associate Degree in Technology or Related Field-or active enrollment in a program to complete such training. 
  2. Desired experience and training: Two or more years web development experience with Windows NT/2000, IIS (4.0, 5.0 and 6.0). Four-year degree in Technology Related Field. Advanced proficiency with HTML, including style sheets, templates, complex tables and image maps. Must be able to program forms and implement scripts using languages such as ASP, Perl, CGI, Java, C, C++, Visual Basic, VB Script. Working knowledge of Cisco Call Manager. Working knowledge of basic composition, page layout, art and presentation packages such as FrontPage, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Illustrator, Photoshop. 
  3. General Skills: · Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. · Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills. · Ability to communicate clearly with individual computing users on all levels - in small groups, one on one, and in writing. · Strong design sense along with a methodical attention to detail. · Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver multiple projects on time, and maintain an efficient/timely daily work schedule.

V. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Create enhancements and modifications to our web sites; organize and maintain the site; assess new standards, technologies and trends, and formulate strategies and plans for enhancing the site.
  • Produce a consistent visual image on the site by promoting uniform fonts, formatting, icons, images, layout techniques, and modularization, including maintenance of template and image archives.
  • Determine appropriate compression techniques, resolutions, sizes, color maps, and depths to insure that images are delivered to the viewer at sufficiently high speed and quality.
  • Ensure that all Webmaster mail receive timely responses.
  • Analyze web log files and report on a weekly basis.
  • Enable school staff and departments to publish their own pages on the web for the academic purposes of the School.
  • Advise the staff on good practice for publishing material on the web.
  • Creation of web-based applications using Microsoft tools & technologies
  • Optimize websites in the NT/2000 environment.
  • Clearly document features, technical specifications, and infrastructure requirements for self-produced technical work and job processes.
  • Continuously monitor industry trends, technologies, and standards.
  • Research, recommend, and apply new technologies as they emerge.
  • Assist elementary school staff with staff and student network account creation and trouble-shooting.
  • Provide additional support for Network Operations as directed by Network Manager.
  • Provide management and administrative support of the telephone system, including training/orientation for staff and administration. This could include service to partner organizations.
  • Provide training and support for IP Video conferencing.
  • Other duties as assigned.

New 8/11/04