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“Website Content Manager”
INFORMATION EDUCATION & RECREATION DIV / MARKETING AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS BRANCH / PHOENIX, AZ BASED
FLSA-EXEMPT / SALARY GRADE 26 / Hiring Salary Range $65,968-$83,000
REQUISITION #530744 / CLOSING DATE: 01/09/2025
Join the only state agency in Arizona responsible for conserving and protecting more than 800 wildlife species. Be part of a passionate group of people who want to make a positive impact on outdoor recreation in Arizona by managing resources for safe, compatible opportunities for current and future generations. From fishing, boating and off-highway vehicle use to shooting sports, hunting and wildlife watching, Arizona Game and Fish supports it all. Our biologists use the best available science in their management actions, and our wildlife managers are on the ground in your communities making a difference every day. Opportunities abound beyond the field at AZGFD, so check us out and see what we’re all about! Consider joining our workforce today. AZGFD celebrates the diversity of Arizona's people, landscapes and of course, wildlife. However you choose to enjoy Arizona’s wildlife and wild places, the outdoors is open for all.
The Arizona Game and Fish Department manages fish and wildlife in Arizona and under the authority of the Arizona Game and Fish Commission, creates and implements scientific methods and regulations to effectively manage fish and wildlife habitat via conservation, enforcement, hunting, fishing, watercraft and off-highway vehicle recreation, and shooting sports. The Arizona Game and Fish Department dedicates itself to excellence, values its employees and supports a culture of stewardship, teamwork and partnerships.
Description of Duties: The Website Content Manager will oversee and maintain the Arizona Game and Fish (AZGFD) website that includes managing content updates, ensuring website functionality, optimizing performance, implementing security measures, and collaborating with internal teams to align the website with brand, division and Department goals. In addition, this position will be the primary manager of the Department's website initiatives and goals (GA4, Google Tag Manager, Google Search Console), SEO and the digital accessibility initiative.
Major duties may include:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: The candidate will have knowledge of HTML/CSS and basic web development; web tools and content management systems including WordPress; UX/UI principles/response design; search engine optimization best practices; Adobe Creative Cloud or comparable; digital accessibility including but not limited to, WCAG 2.2 Level A and AA compliance; GA4, Google Tag Manager, Google Search Console and other Google products. The candidate will be skilled in critical thinking; organization; problem solving; collaboration; written and verbal communication; customer service; interpersonal and relationship management. The candidate will have the ability to stay current with trends and new developments; develop and document processes; evaluate and test emerging technologies; manage multiple projects and deadlines; think strategically; prioritize projects; adapt to changing priorities; analyze and resolve problems; work effectively with executive leadership, internal and external customers; proofread and edit for accuracy.
Bachelor’s degree plus 5 or more years of web content management, programming and/or analysis (or equivalent experience) required.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked or suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).
All newly hired employees will be subject to the E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification program.
Our work environment offers training opportunities and encourages career development.
The State of Arizona offers an outstanding comprehensive benefits package including:
* 13 days’ of vacation
* 12 sick days
* 10 paid holidays
* Participation in the nationally recognized Arizona State Retirement System
* Superior health care options
* Vision care, dental care, pharmacy benefits, and flexible spending account (options available)
* Life, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurance options are available
* Many more benefit programs are available
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