VSP - Web Developer (WordPress) - IN PERSON IVS ONLY
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Short Description
VSP - Web Developer (WordPress)
IN PERSON IVS ONLY
ON SITE REQUIRED: 4 days/week (pls see add'l info below)
MAX VENDOR RATE: $83.82
Complete Description
VSP - Web Developer (WordPress)
IN PERSON IVS ONLY (No Exceptions)
FYI: this role is replacing VSP - Web Developer (PHP) - IN PERSON IVS ONLY (748234). Forgot to include this info bf I opened the new job req. If your candidate was forwarded OR interviewed for 748234 - do not submit them again.
ON SITE REQUIRED: Right now, VSP team is generally working 4 days on site and 1 day off based on the Governor's directive. This is subject to change in either direction. This could also change based on the demands of the project, so it is possible that there will be weeks where they need to be on site (5 days) all week. If selected, they need to plan to be on site 4 days a week and be available to be on site as needed.
The Virginia State Police has a proud history of serving and protecting the Commonwealth. We seek to expand our diverse team of change makers and innovators. As a member of the VSP family, you would make difference by serving every city, county, town, resident, and visitor of the Commonwealth through support of our vast public safety mission. Challenge yourself to make a difference today by applying for a career with VSP!
What You Do and How You Do It:
As a WordPress Developer in the IT Division, you will be joining a highly dynamic and results oriented Department. You will be a key resource in providing enhancements and security for six WordPress applications while working closely with stakeholders. Your full stack development work will support VSP's mission in highway safety, emergency messaging, and recruitment. The position is hybrid and your work arrangement does require regular onsite presence.
You will be responsible for:
- Working across the full stack in WordPress to build new features and services
- Developing solutions in WordPress that support positive, accessible user experiences in both desktop and mobile environments
- Debugging and security remediations for public facing applications
- Working with agile development methodologies, adhering to best practices, and pursuing continued learning opportunities
Here's What You Need:
- Demonstrated expertise in WordPress application development
- Proficiency in PHP coding and debugging
- Proficiency in front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Understanding of SQL
- Understanding of REST API
- Proven knowledge of back-end/infrastructure maintenance and optimization and UX/UI principles
- Proven knowledge of secure coding practices
- Ability to work as team member on web development projects end-to-end
- Outstanding communication skills
- Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in information sciences, computer science, or a related field; considerable software implementation experience
Required/Desired Skills
| Skill | Required/Desired | Amount | of Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demonstrated expertise in WordPress application development | Required | 5 | Years |
| Proficiency in PHP coding and debugging | Required | 5 | Years |
| Proficiency in front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript | Required | 5 | Years |
| Understanding of SQL | Required | 5 | Years |
| Understanding of REST API | Required | 5 | Years |
| Ability to work as team member on web development projects end-to-end | Required | 5 | Years |
| Proven knowledge of back-end/infrastructure maintenance and optimization and UX/UI principles | Required | 5 | Years |
| Proven knowledge of secure coding practices | Required | 5 | Years |
| Outstanding communication skills | Required | 5 | Years |
| Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in information sciences, computer science, or a related field; | Required | 0 |
Questions
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Question 1 | Commonwealth of Virginia security policies prohibit the use of offshore IT contractors. Do you attest to the fact that your candidate will physically reside within the US for the duration of the assignment? |
| Question 2 | Please list candidate's email address. |
| Question 3 | In what city and state does your candidate currently reside? |
| Question 4 | If selected, INTERVIEWS are conducted ON SITE only (No exceptions). Does you candidate agree to an ON-SITE interview if selected? |
| Question 5 | If selected, candidate will need to plan to be on site 4 days a week and be available to be on site as needed (potentially 5 days) if the work or Mgr requires it. If selected, does your candidate agree to this arrangement? |
| Question 6 | If selected and offer is accepted by candidate, VSP conducts a SEPARATE Fingerprint criminal background check. Offer is contingent upon the candidate passing their check. Pls make sure your candidate is aware and can pass VSP FP check. |
