Front-End Web Developer (term-limited)
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Salary
$86,904.00 - $99,888.00 Annually
Location
Denver Metro, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
QAA 03014 5.21.2026
Department
Department of Early Childhood
Opening Date
05/21/2026
Closing Date
6/4/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
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Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
710 S. Ash St., Denver, CO 80246
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
daulton.daies@state.co.us
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
Benefits
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Department Information
STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENCY REQUIRED
NOTE: This announcement may be used to fill multiple openings.
This is a term-limited position with funding through June 30, 2027.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis is committed to building a Colorado For All, a place where everyone has an opportunity to succeed and live the Colorado way of life. Governor Polis is focused on lowering health care costs for hardworking Coloradans, transitioning the state to renewable energy sources, ensuring every Colorado child gets a quality education, and building an economy that works for everyone.
The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
We offer a generous benefits package including:
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
Medical, dental, and vision plans
State paid life insurance policy
Choice of 2 retirement plans (defined benefit or defined contribution)
Optional 401(k) and 457 plans
State paid short-term disability coverage
Additional optional life and disability plans
Credit Union membership
Training and professional development
To learn more about State of Colorado benefits visit:https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits.
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program . For more information, go to https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.
This position will have the opportunity for a hybrid schedule (a combination of in-office and remote workplace). **Please note - equipment provisioning and certain onboarding tasks will take place in person, in our downtown Denver office, on the first day of employment.
The Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC)ensures the delivery of a comprehensive, community-informed, data-driven, high-quality, and equitable early childhood system that supports the care, education and well-being of all Colorado's young children, their families, and early childhood professionals in all settings. CDEC provides access to collaborative, coordinated, quality early childhood programs and support to children, families, and early care professionals in an effort to best prepare Coloradans for future success. CDEC works with many partners, including parents, schools, child care providers, Early Childhood Councils, counties, Community Centered Boards, early intervention service providers, family resources centers, county human services, county public health, businesses, community organizations, and other stakeholders to provide high-quality early childhood and family support programs. Business Operations, Innovation, Technology, & Security (BITS) has 4 crucial teams responsible for the entire agency technology portfolio. The 4 teams manage CDEC's information technology, infrastructure, operations, projects, & enterprise applications. BITS coordinates daily with all of CDEC, the Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT), and technology service providers in support of the CDEC mission. Our vision is to be the most tech-forward, user-centric agency in the State of Colorado by identifying, implementing, and managing solutions that are sustainable, interoperable, & secure.
The Business Operations Teamis focused on providing the technology resources, processes, and systems necessary for CDEC to function effectively. This is primarily achieved through the procurement, provisioning, and management of all technology infrastructure [software & hardware] across the CDEC portfolio for our customers. Business Operations supports the CDEC mission through identifying, implementing, and managing technology solutions that are sustainable, interoperable, & secure. This team is primarily focused on Keeping Services Operating (KSO); however, they are at the forefront of CDEC-wide modernization and ensuring that all technology resources are aligned with the overall strategy & mission. These solutions will be established in support of the standards and vision established by the Governor's Office of Information Technology whenever possible. Business Operations' primary customer & end user is the CDEC staff. This team provides critical support and resources across CDEC that ultimately allows the entire staff to focus on service delivery. Their primary partner in technology solutioning is OIT.
Description of Job
What you'll be doing:
This position is an experienced front-end web developer tasked with utilizing an Agile, iterative approach in unifying, aligning, and maximizing the entire CDEC web presence for the agency. This is achieved through the application of the United States Web Design System (USWDS) principles, code, and guidance standards. This position is responsible for the user interface (UI) and user experience (UI) of the digital portfolio by ensuring all websites are accessible, visually appealing, easily navigable, responsive to all devices, and engaging. This role will be primarily responsible for the agency achieving all necessary American Disability Act (ADA) and Website Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) required by law.
Major Job Duties include, but are not limited to:
This position's primary duty is keeping the CDEC services operating. The digital portfolio shall be available, online, and accessible by end users at all times.
Manage the overall health of the digital portfolio by ensuring that the front-end of all assets are navigable, engaging, user-friendly, and up-to-date at all times through monitoring of UI/UX web metrics (e.g., uptime).
Address site performance issues by identifying issues and debugging all identified issues.
Serve as the primary authority of website accessibility per Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). If/when WCAGs are updated/changed, the Webmaster will be proactive and ensure full understanding of the impacts and steps needed to maintain full compliance into the future while meeting all required deadlines.
Ensure the digital portfolio and all web operations are in alignment with BITS, OIT, USWDS, and industry best practices.
In partnership with the Business Operations Manager and BITS Director, be proactive to ensure all web operations are in full compliance and support of BITS technology infrastructure, including performing process analysis, documentation, recommendations, and making process and configuration changes to one or more operating functions.
Using operational knowledge and experience, and in collaboration with the Product team, serve as the operational lead in identifying and addressing UI/UX issues through tactical execution.
Foster and champion, an Agile and iterative approach to all improvements, enhancements, and updates to CDEC web operations. While using reasonable discretion (e.g., ensuring there are no security or WCAG violations), prioritize speed over all other factors in their decisions and actions, thereby maximizing the opportunities to iterate based on user feedback.
Utilizing identified metrics, this role will measure, identify, and analyze the front-end health of all CDEC websites and respond accordingly.
Establish , maintain, and work to resolve the CDEC website backlog. The role is expected to utilize user stories and/or personas rather than requirements.
Collaborate closely with the Product team and Back-end Web Developer to ensure alignment of decisions, impacts to the entire portfolio, and ensure the completion and distribution of release notes.
This role will be assigned as the operational lead for various in-scope projects, outcomes, and directives that advance the BITS Vision of rationalization.
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Residency Requirement:
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. Class Code & Classification Description: (New)
(T1K4XX)Webmaster IV (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-hr-professionals/job-classifications/class-description-and-minimum-qualifications-for-t1k)
Minimum Qualifications Experience Only
Four (4) years of full-time professional work experience in web-based roles such as webmaster, web engineer, web developer, or web architect role including direct experience with a diverse population of end users; whichmusthave included the following
At least two (2) years experience in enterprise-level Content Management System (CMS) platforms.
At least one (1) year comprehending, implementing, managing, and updating American Disability Act (ADA) and Website Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
OR
Education & Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Software, or Technology; whichmusthave included the following:
At least two (2) years experience in enterprise-level Content Management System (CMS) platforms.
At least one (1) year comprehending, implementing, managing, and updating American Disability Act (ADA) and Website Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
Please note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application and in the supplemental questions. Your resume will not be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications; only the work experience section and supplemental questions of your application will be reviewed to determine this. "See Resume" statements on the application will not be accepted. In addition,part-time work will be prorated. Substitutions: Additional related experience may substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis. Additional appropriate education in a related field may substitute for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis. Preferred Qualifications:
Direct experience working with Technology Operations, Technology Service, Technology Development, and Product teams.
Complete fluency in HyperText Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and JavaScript.
Demonstrated experience with enterprise-level Software as a Service (SaaS), Confluence, JIRA, Human Capital Management (HCM), Learning Management Systems (LMS) and/or Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platforms.
Demonstrated career background & experience in supporting system integrations of cloud platforms, SaaS, HCM, LMS, and/or CRM including single sign-on (SSO).
Demonstrated experience in unification efforts to streamline, standardize, and rationalize websites/digital portfolio.
Demonstrated experience implementing mobile-forward, green digital design principles.
Demonstrated experience in modernizing a digital portfolio to achieve artificial intelligence (AI) optimization.
Secondary in Computer Science, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field.
Highly Desired:
Add Certifications to application: Cloud platforms, GCP/AWS/Azure/Salesforce.
3+ years of experience with web platforms including Salesforce, Drupal, BridgeCare, Tableau, Cornerstone, WordPress, Squarespace, and/or Google Sites.
Experience in utilizing Agile ceremonies and/or rapid prototyping of web products.
Demonstrated ability serving as a digital portfolio/web-based product owner including establishing, maintaining, and resolution of backlog[s].
DEFINITION OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Work that involves exercising discretion, analytical skill, judgment, and personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, and sharing an organized body of knowledge that characteristically is uniquely acquired through an intense education or training regimen at a recognized college or university; equivalent to the curriculum requirements for a bachelor's or higher degree with major study in or pertinent to the specialized field; and continuously studied to explore, extend, and use additional discoveries, interpretations, and application and to improve data, materials, equipment, applications and methods.
Conditions of Employment:
Applicants must pass a background check prior to employment.
This is a term-limited position with funding through June 30, 2027.
Employees who have been disciplinary terminated, resigned in lieu of disciplinary termination, or negotiated their termination from the State of Colorado must disclose this information on the application.
APPEAL RIGHTS:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email ( dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us ), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.
Supplemental Information
How to Apply (https://careers.colorado.gov/how-to-apply) (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY) Please note that ONLY your State of Colorado job application will be reviewed during the initial screening; if you submit a resume and cover letter, they will be reviewed in later stages of the selection process. Therefore, it is paramount that you clearly describe all your relevant experience on the application itself. Applications left blank or marked "SEE RESUME" will not be considered.
Complete Applications must include the following documents:
A complete CDEC Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement)
A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.)
If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
A resume.
Your application will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications for the position. If your application demonstrates that you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be invited to the comparative analysis process, which is described below.
Comparative Analysis Process
The comparative analysis process will consist primarily of a review of applications against the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Applications will be reviewed in comparison to all others in the applicant pool in order to identify a top group of candidates who may be invited for a final interview. Depending on the size of the applicant pool, additional selection processes may be utilized to identify a top group of candidates. Applicants will be notified of their status via email.
Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date will result in your application being rejected.
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
ADAAA Accommodations: CDEC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to the HR Specialist, Daulton Daies; daulton.daies@state.co.us.
Technical Assistance:
If you experience difficulty in uploading or attaching documents to your online application, or for any other technical difficulties, call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 anytime between 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. (Pacific Time).
The Department does not offer sponsored visas for employment purposes.
Employer
State of Colorado
Address
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Website
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