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Information Technology Specialist (Website Administrator & Technologist)
Smithsonian Institution · Posted 14 days ago
Hybrid Full-time Washington, DC $85K – $111K Apply by Sep 16, 2026 Information Technology Management ENTJINTJINTPISTJ Operations
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The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in organizationally in Information Technology, Operations, National Museum of the American Latino (NMAL), Under Secretary for Museums and Culture, Smithsonian Institution (SI).
What You'll Do
- →The Information Technology Specialist is responsible for the continuity and quality of assigned web services and performs or coordinates website administration, development, integration, accessibility, cybersecurity, release and support work according to SI ownership and governance.
- →In this position, you will: Administer, maintain and improve NMAL's Drupal public website and related web applications.
- →Perform routine operational support and resolves technical issues affecting content authors, museum staff, partners and public users.
- →Manage dependencies and configuration using SI-approved practices appropriate to the environment.
- →Ensure that websites, applications, documents and digital content meet applicable Section 508, SI accessibility, and WCAG Level AA requirements.
- →Support data exchange and API integrations between the website and approved museum or enterprise services.
- →Improve the usability and effectiveness of digital experiences through user-centered design, information architecture, responsive interface implementation, analytics and iterative testing.
Requirements
- ✓Conditions of Employment Qualification requirements, including one year time-in-grade at the next lower grade level for promotion candidates, must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date.
- ✓See the 'Required Documents' section for additional information.
- ✓For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions viewable on OPM Website.
- ✓There is a basic education requirement.
- ✓Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation May need to complete a Probationary Period Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.
Benefits
- ★The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package.
- ★Please see Benefits at https://www.si.edu/OHR/benefits for a complete description.
- ★Flexible Spending Accounts - https://www.fsafeds.com/ Health Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp Leave - http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp Life Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp Long Term Care Insurance - http://www.ltcfeds.com Retirement Program - https://www.opm.gov/retirement-services/
Personality Fit
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