Web Developer | Great River Regional Library

Position Description:
Great River Regional Library (GRRL) is one library in 32 locations across 6 central Minnesota counties serving nearly 450,000 residents. To meet our patrons’ needs, GRRL provides nearly 1 million books, CDs, DVDs, downloadable audio-books and e-books as well as subscription databases, 268 public computers and free wireless internet.

The Web Developer (Computer Systems Analyst) exists to assist in the provision of information technology services to staff and public users at all locations and across the region through the use of web technologies. Specific projects may include designing new sites or enhancing existing sites with new features to improve our users’ ability to find and acquire materials and content as well as manage their library use online. The Web Developer will be the primary person responsible for the maintenance and development of our existing Drupal CMS based sites. The position will also be tasked with customizing and maintaining all GRRL web properties. The position is very self-directed and has great opportunities to explore and apply new technologies to library applications. The position of Web Developer also backfills help desk duties during busy periods, vacations and leaves.

Requirements: *(Please note equivalency statement below)

• Graduation from a recognized college/university w/a Bachelor's in Computer Science or equivalent
• At least 4 years computer systems experience
• In-depth knowledge of PHP & MySQL
• Experience with modern web technologies such as AJAX , RSS and CSS
• Ability to complete projects with multiple dependencies on time
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work across departments

Preferred:

• Drupal CMS experience
• Web design experience
• Knowledge of XML and XSLT; Apache; Linux; Windows
• Familiarity with library catalog technologies

Both a completed GRRL application AND the supplemental application titled "Web-Developer (Computer Systems Analyst)" are required. Application materials are available online.

Schedule;
Full time 40 hours per week. Salaried position.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 1 evening per week. Occasional evenings and weekends.

Rate of Pay: $21.155

Application Deadline: 09/10/2010

* An "equivalent" (combination of education and/or experience) is comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities that have been achieved will be considered. Education equivalencies will be based on one and half years of direct experience equal one year of formal ducation.