This position is open to Alaskan Residents only.

Please check out the residency definition to determine if you qualify.

CLASSIFICATION STUDY NOTICE

“This position is currently undergoing review as a part of the ongoing IT job class study and therefore both the title and the pay range assigned may be subject to change upon the completion of the study”

Welcome to the Department of Revenue!

We’d be delighted to have you join our team.

If you envision yourself in this role and are ready to start an exciting career with us, apply today!

What You Will Be Doing

This position functions as the Department of Revenue’s primary web developer and content architect, responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and enhancing the Department’s Internet and Intranet web presence using modern web technologies and content management systems. This includes full lifecycle support for internal and public-facing sites through tools like Microsoft SharePoint Online (O365), Sitefinity CMS, and supporting technologies.

The incumbent independently evaluates business needs and translates them into accessible, standards-compliant, secure, and engaging web solutions. This position operates with a high level of technical autonomy and collaborates with program subject matter experts and stakeholders across all divisions.

Our Mission, Values, and Culture

The Alaska Department of Revenue supports the financial backbone of state government by collecting, safeguarding, investing, and distributing public funds that directly impact Alaska’s residents and communities. Our work ensures the integrity of programs such as taxation, treasury operations, and the Permanent Fund Dividend, maintaining public trust and fiscal accountability. Administrative Services enables these mission-critical functions through reliable, secure, and efficient operational support.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

This position offers the opportunity to serve as the Department’s primary Web Administrator, leading modernization efforts that directly impact Alaskans across the state. You will operate with a high degree of autonomy while collaborating with executive leadership and program areas to deliver secure, accessible, and user-focused web solutions. The role supports flexible scheduling consistent with State policy, recognizing the independent nature of senior-level technical work. Permanent State of Alaska positions include paid leave accrual, paid holidays, competitive health benefits, and a comprehensive retirement plan. This is an opportunity to build, improve, and modernize systems that support essential public services statewide.

The Working Environment You Can Expect

This position will be located in either the Atwood Building in downtown Anchorage or the State Office Building in Juneau—both centrally situated near restaurants, shops, and public amenities. The employee will work in a standard office environment using a modern Windows workstation, with no regular travel required.

Who We Are Looking For

Web Technology: Knowledge of web technologies, CMS platforms, accessibility standards, UI/UX, and web security/privacy practices.
Software Development: Knowledge of principles, methods, and tools for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software.
Requirements Analysis: Ability to identify, analyze, and translate functional requirements into technical solutions.
Standards: Knowledge and application of established standards (accessibility, security, coding standards, policy compliance).
Planning and Evaluating: Organizes work, sets priorities, manages workload, evaluates outcomes.

If you can imagine yourself in this role, we encourage you to apply!

Four years of computer programming experience in a recognized computer language. One year of this experience must have been in a business application, scientific application, microcomputer or computer information management support specialty.

Substitution

A bachelor's degree with a major in Computer Science (CS) or Computer Information Systems (CIS) or a related degree with (18) semester/(24) quarter hours of CS or CIS may substitute for one year of the required experience. An associate's degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems may substitute for nine months of the required experience.

Special Note

An applicant who is considered under the Substitution above qualifies to apply for this job class IF the applicable coursework is completed within three (3) months of hire. Under this option, an applicant may receive a conditional job offer; however, proof of completion will be required prior to final appointment and reporting for duty.

Individual positions at each level in this class series may require expertise in a particular area of programming or analysis. Recruitment and selection will be on the basis of these requirements.

For some positions in these job classes, a background investigation including fingerprinting is required.

Please read the below information carefully. This applies to your application submission.

If selected for an interview, the applicant must provide the following:

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a cover letter. (See Cover Letter Blurb)
A list of three (3) professional references, one of which should be your most recent supervisor, including name, job title, business name, and current phone number(s).

SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT THE POSITION

This position requires successful completion of a background investigation and continued eligibility to access sensitive financial and taxpayer information. The selected candidate must meet all requirements for compliance with IRS Publication 1075 and State of Alaska information security standards. Failure to maintain required clearance or compliance may result in removal from the position.
This position requires strong independent communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Applicants should be comfortable working within enterprise content management platforms such as Sitefinity and SharePoint Online, and be prepared to follow accessibility, security, and information architecture standards as outlined in department and enterprise policy. Occasional collaboration with external vendors and state enterprise IT staff may be required.

COVER LETTER

Your cover letter should specifically describe

Your experience serving as the primary or lead administrator/developer for a web platform or CMS, including the scope of responsibility and level of independence.
Your experience implementing or maintaining accessibility, security, or other technical standards (e.g., WCAG, policy compliance, coding standards) in a production environment.
An example of how you translated business or stakeholder requirements into a technical web solution, including how you prioritized work and managed competing requests.
Your approach to independently managing workload and reporting status to leadership or executive stakeholders.

The cover letter will be used as a writing sample and to assess your ability to clearly communicate technical ownership, standards compliance, independent decision-making, and readiness to operate as a senior-level Web Administrator.

WORK EXPERIENCE

If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported, and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

EEO STATEMENT

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

Workplace Alaska Application Questions & Assistance: Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to: recruitment.services@alaska.gov

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For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager at:

Josh Garcia

Chief Technology Officer

(907) 269-6806

joel.garcia@alaska.gov

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