Highlights

A Web Developerplans, designs, develops, tests, implements, and manages the City's Internet and intranet activities, including managing, creating, or integrating with web-based applications that will enable new tasks/processes or streamline existing tasks/processes. Web DeveloperIIIis an experienced level information technologyprofessional located within various offices in the City of Detroit Department of Innovation and Technology that requires minimal direction and supervision.

Description

Web Developer III

Salary

$84,912.00 - $112,556.00 Annually

Location

Detroit, Michigan, MI

Job Type

Certified-Regular Civil Service

Job Number

2026115113403

Department

Dept of Innovation & Tech

Opening Date

10/06/2026

Closing Date

10/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

9000-Non Union Salary Regular Service General

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Description

Web DeveloperIIIis an experienced level information technologyprofessional located within various offices in the City of Detroit Department of Innovation and Technology that requires minimal direction and supervision. A Web Developerplans, designs, develops, tests, implements, and manages the City's Internet and intranet activities, including managing, creating, or integrating with web-based applications that will enable new tasks/processes or streamline existing tasks/processes. The work performed by Web Developers primarily involves performing basic Internet/intranet support functions such as web page/application design, content development, and site updates. Web Developers build web applications and user experiences that change the way people perceive and interact with the City of Detroit. Web Developers also contribute technical guidance during implementations of new systems or applications and play a key role in the management and maintenance of the City's website(s).

Examples of Duties

Designs, builds, and maintains the City's website(s), using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media
Developsguidelines for page and site design and configuration
Performs website updates and ensures effective system performance
Writes, designs, or edits web page content, or directs others producing the content
Performs back-up of files from websites to local directories for instant recovery in the event an issue arises
Identifies problems uncovered by testing or customer feedback and corrects problems or refers problems to appropriate personnel for correction
Evaluates code to ensure that it is valid, is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems
Maintains an understanding of current web technologies or programming practices through continuing education, reading, or participation in professional conferences, workshops, or groups
Analyzes integration of the Internet/web technology with existing or new enterprise applications, databases, client/server systems, and other platforms
Develops or validates test plans, routines, and schedules to ensure that test cases mimic real-world usages, i.e. all external interfaces and all browser and device types, etc.
Obtains and maintains reports access and performance statistics using site analysis tools
Develops databases that support web applications and websites
Renews domain name registration
Designs and writes supporting code for web applications or websites
Identifies opportunities for public-private collaboration in using Internet-based technology to increase the efficiency of City business
Performs data and information visualization in the form of designing static or interactive information graphic explainers, presentations, charts, graphs, etc.
Designs, prototypes, and deploys user experience and user interaction concepts for Internet and/or intranet applications used by City staff, partners, and the general public
Participates in website and web application performance tuning and optimization to increase scalability and throughput, minimizing front-end and back-end server load, end user perceived latency, page weight, etc.
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with major course of work in computer science, graphic arts, web design,

programming, or other related field of study.

Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a frontend developer.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

PLEASE ATTACH A RESUME & ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION TO YOUR APPLICATION.INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.

Supplemental Information

Evaluation Plan

Interview: 70%
Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

Veteran Points: 0 - 15 points
Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points

LRD:09/30/2026

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

HEALTH

Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
Dental
Vision

INSURANCE

Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

PAID TIME OFF

Sick Leave
Vacation
Holidays

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS

The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

City Employees Retirement System

As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:

Completion of thirty (30) years of service;
At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or
At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.
In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);
An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;
Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.

Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.

Please indicate your highest level of education completed

High School Diploma/GED
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Masters Degree
PhD/J.D.
No education experience

Please indicate your degree type. IF APPLICABLE

Please indicate your years of experience in web design, web content management, and communications is required. Web Developers must demonstrate proficiency with integrated word processing and spreadsheet functions. PLEASE BRIEFLY EXPLAIN.

Required Question

Employer City of Detroit

Address Coleman A. Young Municipal Center

2 Woodward Ave ste 316

Detroit, Michigan, 48226

Website http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job