The Publishing and Curation Services Department (PCS) at the Penn State
University Libraries seeks a Publishing Services Web Developer to support
innovative library-based publishing and related services. PCS members
collaborate actively with other units in the library as well as faculty and
students.

  
The successful candidate will participate in configuration, development and
integration of software and functionality for a range of library applications
supporting digital collections development and creative publishing and
providing support to content contributors in the established suite of
applications. Current unit activities in the department include collaboration
on faculty web-based projects, Omeka pilot projects, the ScholarSphere
repository service, journal and conference publishing, and data curation
services. The Developer participates in needs assessment, benchmarking,
prototype design, review, troubleshooting, and maintenance of digital products
distributed via the web; is responsible for supported applications including
installation, configuration, customization, and use; delivers custom
application functionality including user interface customization as needed.

  
This job will be filled as a level 2, or level 3, depending upon the
successful candidate's competencies, education, and experience. Typically
requires an Associate's degree or higher plus two years of related experience,
or an equivalent combination of education and experience for a level 2.
Additional experience and/or education and competencies are required for
higher level jobs.

  
Required qualifications also include: previous experience in an active web
development environment; experience with common web tools such as PHP, HTML5,
CSS3, JavaScript, XML, XSLT and web programming and/or script language,
preferably PHP and JavaScript; strong interpersonal and communication skills,
including the ability to explain technical concepts to others.

  
Preferred qualifications include: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a
relevant discipline; strong problem solving skills and the ability to
contribute ideas; familiarity with open source publishing tools, e.g.
WordPress, Omeka, PKP; experience installing, configuring, and managing LAMP
based software projects; experience in team and self-directed situations and
with multitasking; commitment to accessible design standards.

  
When citing familiarity with specific web tools and concepts in your resume
and cover letter, please provide a context for how you used them and indicate
your level of expertise. Links to web based projectsyou
have participated in are encouraged.

  
The University Libraries is a multicultural environment that embraces respect
and diversity.



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