Virginia Department of Human Resource Management
User Experience (UX) Architect: Central Administration
Virginia Department of Human Resource Management, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
User Experience (UX) Architect: Central Administration #01479
Job no:
5020081Work type:
Full-Time (Salaried)Location:
Richmond (City), VirginiaCategories:
Information Technology, Public Safety
Title:
User Experience (UX) Architect: Central Administration #01479
State Role Title:
Info Technology Specialist III
Hiring Range:
$85,135.00 - $140,471.00
Pay Band:
6
Agency:
Dept of Corr - Central Admin
Location:
DOC Headquarters
Agency Website:
www.vadoc.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type:
General Public - G
Job Duties
This position is responsible for advancing the User Experience and Content Strategy (UX-CS) team's mission and vision by providing our customers, users, and audiences with usable products through efficient oversight of multiple component disciplines.
This position is a member of the Application Development and Support unit. The primary objective of this unit within Information Technology Unit (ITU) is to deliver quality Application Development and Support and Web services through effective systems architecting and planning, project initiation, business analysis, requirements definition, systems design, systems development, systems implementation, on-going maintenance and enhancement, effective problem identification and resolution, production service and support, and systems administration support tasks to ensure computer applications will assist Department of Corrections (DOC) in achieving its day-to-day mission.
Minimum Qualifications
Considerable knowledge, skills, abilities, and competency in user experience design. A portfolio or organized work samples showing prior work is required.• Knowledge, skills, abilities, and competency in information architecture• Knowledge, skills, abilities, and competency in usability testing• Basic knowledge of website development• Basic knowledge of visual design• Knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies in more than one component of Adobe Creative Cloudo Basic knowledge of content strategy and copywritingo Considerable knowledge, skills, abilities, and competency in Print Designo Knowledge and competency in Adobe XD, Balsamiq• Some prior creative project or website development management experience• Some experience in user experience design• Considerable experience in at least two and significant experience in at least one of the following:o Visual Design (website design, mobile design, print design, typography)o Usability Testing (A/B testing, accessibility testing and compliance)o Content Strategy (content audits, content governance, copy editing)o Information Architecture (wireframes, sitemaps, card sorting)o Front End Web Development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
Additional Considerations
Additional Advanced Knowledge, Experience, Licenses, Certifications that would be beneficial to the Agency for the employee to possess on the first day of work
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
If selected as a finalist with the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC), candidates can expect the following:
Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.
Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver's License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.
Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.
Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: 804-298-4730
Email: Emailed applications are not accepted.
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note :
Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Advertised:
08 Jul 2024 Eastern Daylight TimeApplications close:
19 Jul 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Job no:
5020081Work type:
Full-Time (Salaried)Location:
Richmond (City), VirginiaCategories:
Information Technology, Public Safety
Title:
User Experience (UX) Architect: Central Administration #01479
State Role Title:
Info Technology Specialist III
Hiring Range:
$85,135.00 - $140,471.00
Pay Band:
6
Agency:
Dept of Corr - Central Admin
Location:
DOC Headquarters
Agency Website:
www.vadoc.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type:
General Public - G
Job Duties
This position is responsible for advancing the User Experience and Content Strategy (UX-CS) team's mission and vision by providing our customers, users, and audiences with usable products through efficient oversight of multiple component disciplines.
This position is a member of the Application Development and Support unit. The primary objective of this unit within Information Technology Unit (ITU) is to deliver quality Application Development and Support and Web services through effective systems architecting and planning, project initiation, business analysis, requirements definition, systems design, systems development, systems implementation, on-going maintenance and enhancement, effective problem identification and resolution, production service and support, and systems administration support tasks to ensure computer applications will assist Department of Corrections (DOC) in achieving its day-to-day mission.
Minimum Qualifications
Considerable knowledge, skills, abilities, and competency in user experience design. A portfolio or organized work samples showing prior work is required.• Knowledge, skills, abilities, and competency in information architecture• Knowledge, skills, abilities, and competency in usability testing• Basic knowledge of website development• Basic knowledge of visual design• Knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies in more than one component of Adobe Creative Cloudo Basic knowledge of content strategy and copywritingo Considerable knowledge, skills, abilities, and competency in Print Designo Knowledge and competency in Adobe XD, Balsamiq• Some prior creative project or website development management experience• Some experience in user experience design• Considerable experience in at least two and significant experience in at least one of the following:o Visual Design (website design, mobile design, print design, typography)o Usability Testing (A/B testing, accessibility testing and compliance)o Content Strategy (content audits, content governance, copy editing)o Information Architecture (wireframes, sitemaps, card sorting)o Front End Web Development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
Additional Considerations
Additional Advanced Knowledge, Experience, Licenses, Certifications that would be beneficial to the Agency for the employee to possess on the first day of work
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
If selected as a finalist with the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC), candidates can expect the following:
Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.
Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver's License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.
Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.
Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: 804-298-4730
Email: Emailed applications are not accepted.
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note :
Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Advertised:
08 Jul 2024 Eastern Daylight TimeApplications close:
19 Jul 2024 Eastern Daylight Time