I. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
The Department of Information Resources (DIR) requires the services of a Web
Content Developer, hereafter referred to as Worker, who meets the general
qualification of ITSAC Technical Writer Level 1, Technology Type Core and the
specifications outlined in this document for the City of Austin ? Austin Energy
(AE). All work products resulting from the project shall be considered ?works
made for hire? and are the property of AE. AE may include pre-selection
requirements that potential Vendors (and their Workers) submit to and satisfy
criminal background checks as authorized by the Texas law. AE will pay no fees
for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a
Worker.
This Worker will perform ongoing Web site content editing and development
support for Austin Energy?s Web sites. The Worker will be responsible for
analyzing, managing and implementing changes within the current site
architecture for the existing Austin Energy Web sites.
Services to be performed will include, but not be limited to, the following:
? Developing and editing content for Web sites.
? Evaluating and understanding user needs, intents and business goals
for Web site content.
? Collaborating with internal customers and IT staff to scope projects
and define content requirements.
? Developing project documentation associated with Web content
development.
? Monitoring progress of a multidisciplinary project team as required.
II. WORKER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements:
Years
Skills/Experience
Yes
Bachelors? degree in a Business, Information Science, Communications, or
Computer field
3
Developing, editing and publishing content for the Web
3
Contributing to small Web content development projects through a Web
development process interacting with Business Analysts and Project Managers,
Information Architects, Web Designers and Applications Development Staff
2
Working knowledge of HTML and CSS; use predefined templates to create HTML
content
2
Working with MS Office and MS Word
Preferences:
Years
Skills/Experience
2
Ability to use Visio and Dreamweaver
2
Strong leader and team player with excellent communication, facilitation,
prioritization, negotiation and problem solving skills
2
Understanding of Web site accessibility and Section 508 requirements (Americans
with Disabilities Act)
2
Conduct Web site usability tests and analyze results
2
Create wireframes and/or HTML mock-ups
2
Familiarity with Web development lifecycle and creation of documentation
including: requirements definition, scope document, personas, use cases,
wireframes, HTML mock-ups, current and to-be state documents/process flows, test
plans and test cases
2
Familiarity with the limits and constraints of design for the Web
III. TERM OF SERVICE
Services are expected to start no later than January 15, 2007 and shall be
completed by March 31, 2007. Total estimated Worker hours shall not exceed 480
hours per Worker. This service may be amended, renewed and/or extended providing
both parties agree in writing to do so.
IV. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION
A. Services shall be provided during normal business hours unless otherwise
coordinated through the AE. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday
from 8:00 AM through 5:00 PM, excluding State holidays when the agency is
closed.
B. The primary work location will be at the AE offices in the Town Lake
Center Building, 721 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, Texas 78704. Any and all
travel, per diem, parking, and/or living expenses shall be at the Worker?s
and/or Vendor?s expense.
C. AE will provide pre-approved, written authorization for travel for any
services to be performed away from the primary work location(s). Pre-approved
travel expenses are limited to the rates and comply with the rules prescribed by
the State of Texas for travel by its classified employees, including any
requirement for original receipts.
D. The Worker may be required to work outside the normal business hours on
weekends, evenings and holidays, as requested. Payment for work over 40 hours
will be at the hourly rate quoted and must be coordinated and pre-approved
through AE.
Please submit your resume immediately if you are available for this job. Thank
you.
Best regards..
Jason Rhone
Technical Recruiter
Compass Point Consultants
5850 San Felipe, Suite 500
Houston, Texas 77057
(832) 328-4000
www.compasspointc.com
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