Front End Web Developer

OMB NO : 1625-0120 Expiration Date : 01 / 30 / 2025Announcement # : 5857Opening Date : 13 August 2024 Pay Plan / Series / Pay Band : NF-2210-04Closing Date : Until Filled Work Schedule : Full TimePosition : Front End Web Developer Salary : Negotiable Who May Apply : All Sources Location : Chesapeake, VA - HeadquartersDUTIES : Develops and maintains the front end of our e-commerce website, ensuring an engaging and intuitive user experience.

Performs highly structured work assignments designed to develop broader and more in-depth knowledge and skill needed to perform higher-level assignments such as designing, documenting, programming, testing, and installing new Application systems or creating modifications to existing Application Systems.

Implements user interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery and Liquid. Optimizes web pages for maximum speed and scalability.

Ensures cross-browser compatibility and address any layout issues. Conducts code reviews and provides constructive feedback to peers.

Troubleshoots and debugs issues that arise, providing effective solutions. Keeps Site ADA compliant and review current pages to ensure all updates keep this standard.

Analyzes website performance via Google Analytics. Builds new Schema for updates according to team input and needs Collaborates with designers, back-end developers, and other stakeholders to create responsive, high-performance web pages.

Works closely with the UX / UI team to translate designs and wireframes into high-quality code. Collaborates with the marketing team to implement and track website analytics and A / B testing.

Collaborates with other internal counterparts for updates needed on the site. Stays up to date with the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies to continually improve the development process and user experience.

Other duties as assigned.You will be evaluated for this position based on how well you meet the qualifications below. Your resume / application must demonstrate the required experience / education.

Please see additional information on how your application is evaluated.QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED : Minimum : 1.Associate or bachelors degree in computer science, Information Technology or a high school diploma / GED and one to two years of appropriate front end developer experience.

Technical Certifications may be sufficient if the person possesses software development and technical work experience.2.

Proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Typescript, Liquid and modern front-end frameworks / libraries (React, Vue.js, Angular, etc.

3.Strong understanding of responsive design principles and mobile-first development.4.Experience with version control systems such as Git.

5.Familiarity with front-end build tools and task runners (Webpack, Gulp, etc.).6.Knowledge of SEO best practices and web performance optimization techniques and tools for testing these areas.

7.Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.8.Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

9.Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.10.A portfolio showcasing relevant projects and code samples.Preferred (in addition to the minimum) : 1.

Three to five years analyzing, designing, developing, testing, and implementing software applications in an enterprise / business environment.

Applications consist of vendor purchased software and in house developed software utilizing various programming languages.

2.Previous experience maintaining cyber security standards.3.Experience with server-side rendering (SSR) and static site generation (SSG).

4.Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) such as WordPress, Shopify, or Magento.5.Understanding of RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.

6.Knowledge of web accessibility standards (WCAG).7.Experience with animation libraries and techniques (GSAP, Framer Motion, etc.

USCG COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMAND COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS : By choosing to work for the Coast Guard Community Services Command, you will enjoy one of the best benefit packages available anywhere.

Benefit offerings are subject to applicable worker categories (Full-time, Part-time, Intermittent), location, position, and length of time in service.

Paid Annual and Sick Leave Holiday Pay Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance Flexible / Dependent Spending Account Pension Plan 401k Savings Plan Life Insurance Short Term / Long Term Disability Tuition Assistance Paid Parental Leave OTHER ESSENTIAL INFORMATION : -Selectee will be required to participate in Direct Deposit / Electronic Funds Transfer as the Standard method of payment for payroll and travel purposes.

Males born after 12 / 31 / 59 and at least 18 years of age must be registered with the Selective Service System, unless covered by an exemption under the Selective Service Law, in accordance with 5 U.

S. Code 3378. Selectee will be required to provide a written statement regarding his registration status unless he is exempted by this statute.

Must satisfactorily complete a Federal Background check.HOW TO APPLYAdditional Information on how you will be evaluated : Your resume / application must demonstrate the required experience / education.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through the National Service programs (e.

g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social, committee, sports, internships). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and leadership experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position.

• Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. You MUST submit a resume or any other written format in English of your choice which clearly identifies : (1) The announcement number, title and pay band of the job you are applying for, and, (2) Information such as full name;
• mailing address; country of citizenship (U.S. Citizenship required OR valid authorization to work in the US); highest Federal grade or NAF pay band held with job series, title, and dates held (if applicable);

a statement requiring proof of veterans preference by means of DD 214; education; and relevant work experience including start / end dates, supervisors name and phone number, salary and title, series and grade if experience was with a non-appropriated fund instrumentality of the Federal government.

You must also include a copy of your most recent performance appraisal if you are a current Federal or NAF employee. Applications may not be sent in franked Government envelopes;

applications filed in this fashion will not receive consideration. If information is not complete, you may be excluded from consideration.

The first application and / or resume submitted for a specific requisition will be considered the only submission. Any duplicate submissions to the same requisition will not be considered.

The application date will be used in determining these factors.Outside Candidates : To apply, please visit our website at https : / / shopcgx.

com and click on Careers at the bottom of the page. Internal Candidates : Sign into ADP Workforce now. Click on Myself / Talent / Career Center.

Search by location or Job Title for : Front End Web Developer FT - 5857Chesapeake, VA, USEqual Employment Opportunity : All candidates will be considered without regard to any non-merit factor such as race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status.

PRIVACY ACT NOTICEAuthority : The U.S. Coast Guard rates applicants under the authority of Title 5 of U.S. Code, Sections 301, 1104, 1302, 2103, 3301, 3304, Executive Order 9397, and Departmental Regulations.

Principal Purpose : To collect information needed to determine how well an applicants education and work experience qualify them for the job they are applying for.

Routine Use : This information provided will be shared with the hiring manager and interview panel members. It may also be shared in response to a request for discovery or for appearance of a witness, information that is relevant to the subject matter involved in a pending judicial or administrative proceeding.

Disclosure : Voluntary, however, failure to disclose requested information may result in an applicant not receiving consideration for a position in which the information is needed.

Paperwork Reduction Act Statement : An agency may not conduct or sponsor an information collection, and a person is not required to respond to this information unless it displays a current valid OMB control number and an expiration date.

The control number for this collection is OMB 1625-0120, expiration 01 / 30 / 2025. The estimated average time to complete this application is 40 minutes.

If you have any comments regarding the burden estimate you can write to U.S. Coast Guard, Community Services Command, 510 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320.