WordPress Developer

Role Overview

• We're seeking an experienced Web Developer to implement a fully functional, responsive, accessible, and maintainable website on WordPress, based on an already-approved prototype. This is an implementation and development role not a from-scratch design engagement. The developer will translate an existing structure, navigation, and content plan into a production-ready website.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate the approved prototype and implement it using a Gutenberg-compatible theme or lightweight custom block theme
• Build reusable Gutenberg blocks, patterns, and templates (e.g., Text + Image, FAQ, Contact, Cards, Call to Action) with layout locking for design consistency
• Configure content management components so non-technical staff can manage text, images, links, documents, FAQs, announcements, and files independently
• Implement responsive UI/UX across desktop, tablet, and mobile
• Implement and remediate for WCAG 2.1/2.2 accessibility (semantic HTML, heading structure, keyboard nav, focus management, contrast, alt text, accessible forms, screen-reader compatibility); conduct testing using the department's selected ADA tool
• Configure and customize accessible web forms (validation, conditional logic, notifications, spam protection) including forms such as Request a Program, Public Records Request, Report an Incident, report a Safety Concern, Request an Inspection (final list TBD)
• Configure accessible, responsive data visualizations as needed
• Implement a scalable site search solution across pages, FAQs, resources, and PDFs
• Optimize site performance and test across major browsers/devices
• Follow web development security and maintainability best practices; minimize custom code and proprietary dependencies
• Provide CMS documentation and knowledge transfer/training to internal staff
• Coordinate with the department's technical team before implementing any new plugin, third-party service, or custom code
• Participate in regular progress updates, technical reviews, and issue resolution

Required Qualifications

• 3 5+ years of professional web development experience with WordPress, including implementing websites from approved prototypes/designs
• Strong HTML/CSS; working knowledge of JavaScript and PHP
• Demonstrated experience with the Gutenberg/Block Editor custom reusable blocks, patterns, templates, block-based themes
• Experience implementing responsive, user-friendly UI/UX
• Demonstrated ADA/WCAG 2.1/2.2 accessibility implementation, testing, and remediation experience
• Experience with WordPress form plugins (Formidable Forms, Gravity Forms, or equivalent)
• Experience with performance optimization, cross-browser/device testing, security, and maintainable development practices
• Experience producing technical and non-technical documentation and training non-technical staff
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills