Web Developer at CSS

Job Description

This position is part of a four person team in support of Drought.gov, a part of the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), located at National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI). Drought.gov is the public face of NIDIS and serves as a clearinghouse for drought products, forecasts, services, and information at the state, regional, national, and global levels. The team is split with two front-end development positions and two back-end GIS / Python / development positions. The position can be onsite at any of the four NCEI locations, fully remote, or a combination of the two. Reimbursable travel is available for in person attendance at the annual planning meeting in either Asheville NC or Boulder CO.

Required Skills

JavaScript (both Vanilla JavaScript and jQuery)
PHP (preferably 8+)
Use of Git, npm, and other build tools.
Understanding of CSS, experience with preprocessors such as SASS / LESS preferred
Designing, Building and Maintaining APIs
Ability to work independently and cross-functionally
Keen attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal skills
Must be able to pass a background investigation to obtain a security badge to enter the applicable government facility

Preferred Skills

Drupal 10/11 (both Site Builder and Developer experience)
Familiarity with OpenLayers or Leaflet
Familiarity with D3 or other Data Visualization toolsets
Experience with MySQL / MariaDB
Experience with Docker and Podman tools
Experience with Unix / Linux command-line and bash shell
Experience with User Experience Testing
Website Accessibility Compliance
Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or Amazon Web Services (AWS) platforms
A background using environmental / climate variables in research is desired

Additional Tools Used By Team

VS Code
Shared external development servers (command line only)
LCAT: POS L1

At Riverside, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and merit-based workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, ensuring that hiring and employment decisions are based on qualifications, skills, and performance. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Salary: $60000 – $65000 per year