Manager, Web Content & Design

Posting Details

Position Information

Functional Title Manager, Web Content & Design Recruitment Category Type Standard Functional Category Communications Grade GS.16 FLSA Status Exempt Requisition Number 27-0025 Number of Vacancies 1 Job Level Section Manager Job Code N/A Job Description Summary Organization Name Communications Reports to Director, Communications Full or Part Time Full Time If Part Time how many hours per week Regular or Temporary Regular Position End Date (if temporary) Work Schedule

M-F 830-5

Position Location Laurel

Position Summary Information

General Summary

The Manager, Web Content & Design is responsible for the overall management of content and design of the WSSC Water corporate website and general oversight of WSSC Water intranet site. In conjunction with the Communications Office (COMMS) this individual will maintain the WSSC Water intranet homepage and the COMMS office pages. The Manager, Web Content & Design also serves as the primary liaison with IT teams to ensure systems are working properly and troubleshooting and mitigating performance and functionality issues. Expected to be available for emergency situations to manage website content to inform customers and stakeholders.

Essential Functions

• Supervises personnel including selecting or recommending selection, training, assigning and evaluating work, counseling, disciplining, and/or termination or recommending termination
• Oversee the day-to-day maintenance of web content and manages content authoring and review process to ensure content is accurate and current
• Works closely with and provides training to business sections on improving their internet and intranet pages
• Drafts, edits, and publishes web content
• Coordinates with content owners to ensure relevance, consistency, style and quality
• Works closely with COMMS to ensure web pages are current and contain approved messaging
• Ensures adherence to web design template, branding and WSSC Water editorial guidelines
• Ensures all web content is correctly implemented within the current web standards and adheres to all WSSC Water policies regarding web content publication, accessibility, security and information architecture
• Performs image editing and touch-ups; resizing of collateral web materials to fit website specifications
• Develops and manages proactive user/customer-friendly programs for WSSC internet website
• Collaborates with stakeholders at all levels to ensure web and mobile content complies with federal WCAG 2.1 Level A and AA accessibility requirements
• Schedules and records training on accessibility requirements
• Develops accessible templates for departments to create documents for publication on the website
• Participates in the IT Change Management process weekly with business stakeholders to gather information on pending IT deployments and strategically provides guidance on appropriate internal and external communication style and approach internally and externally to stakeholders
• Coordinates web-based projects for the COMMS with IT
• Serves as the primary liaison with IT in implementing and developing new website initiatives
• Serves as the primary liaison with COMMS and IT team for resolution of system or access issues
• Implements the use of video and social media on the internet/intranet to communicate with customers and other stakeholders
• Identifies and evaluates issues and advises management on good methods to communicate issues on the web
• Provides support to users who manage their own content on intranet including troubleshooting and training
• Administer, support and train users who manage constant contact subscription lists for the Commission
• Provides support for visual signage
• Works closely with IT and vendors on website maintenance and technology issues
• Administers, develops, and troubleshoot online forms for the Commission website;
• Provides support for Commission presentations in addition to special projects involving audio/video components
• Monitors Google Analytics, Google Search Console and Google Tag Manager for mitigation of website issues, and gather analytics for campaigns
• Trains photographer on using digital asset management platform
• Assists with reviewing and approving photographs uploaded to the digital asset management platform
• Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business

Other Functions

Performs related duties as assigned

Work Environment And Physical Demands

Business casual work environment

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of website design principles for creating user-friendly and visually attractive web pages
• Thorough knowledge of public relations and media relations principles, crisis communications and writing methods and style for use by the media
• Thorough knowledge of the media business and ability to promote WSSC Water
• Knowledge of web design best practices
• Knowledge of WCAG 2.1 Level AA and A
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, with the ability to modify difficult material to appropriately communicate to target audience(s)
• Familiarity with online tools such as SharePoint, Drupal or similar content management tools;
• Ability to analyze difficult issues and potential impact on public opinion
• Ability to cultivate and maintain positive relationships with employees and stakeholders
• Advanced skill in utilizing HTML and CSS
• Advanced skills in accessibility remediation

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, public relations, journalism, information technology, or related field
• 6+ years of experience in public relations, media, or related field that includes:
• 3+ years of enterprise content management experience and the use of content management systems (CMS) and production for corporate websites
• Experience with basic web and graphic design software such as Photoshop and Dreamweaver

OR

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 10+ years of experience in public relations, media, or related field that includes:
• 3+ years of enterprise content management experience and the use of content management systems (CMS) and production for corporate websites
• Experience with basic web and graphic design software such as Photoshop and Dreamweaver

Additional Requirements

• Possession of valid driver's license with no more than 4 points and obtain a WSSC Water driver's permit within 90 days of hire or transfer
• Completion of the WSSC Water Financial Disclosure Statement within 30 days of employment and annually

Preferences

• Accessibility certification
• Experience in water and/or wastewater industry
• Fluency in Spanish

Salary $111,298 - $189,507

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

WSSC Water is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.

Reasonable Accommodations: WSSC Water provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, or observances, in accordance with applicable law. Applicants who require assistance or an accommodation during the application or hiring process should contact us atada@wsscwater.com

Close Date 10/19/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants Additional Information

All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.

Eligible applicants will be reviewed for consideration after 10/19/26.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a High School diploma or equivalent?

• Yes

• No

• • Will you, now or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status?

• Yes

• No

• Are you an eligible veteran of any branch of the armed forces who has received an honorable discharge or Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Military Service, the spouse of an eligible veteran who has a service-connected disability or the surviving spouse of a deceased eligible veteran?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application