Web Developer

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

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