Position Posting - Webmaster

[Clif Whitten]

Position Posting – Webmaster

 

Purpose

The Boston Virtual ARTCC (BVA) is currently seeking a Webmaster who will provide effective management and leadership of the ARTCC’s data services, including but not limited to web content and delivery, web services, email systems, voice systems, 3rd party integrations and data storage systems.

 

Key Accountabilities

• Reports to BVA Air Traffic Manager and Community Manager

• Manages the development of several BVA websites and services for both the controller and pilot community

• Supports other staff members in their use of BVA’s social media and 3rd party communication platforms including Discord, Facebook, Twitter, TeamSpeak, etc.

• Maintains and ensures healthy state of BVA’s servers including backups and updates

• Responds quickly to web site and data system needs

• Develops and implements policies and procedures for operation and maintenance of the ARTCC’s web and data systems

• Maintains a high online presence

• Works within and manages an established Web Team

• Performers other duties as assigned by ATM/DATM/TA/CM

• Functions as an Administrator and attends bi-monthly meetings

 

Requirements

• Must be an active member of the VATSIM network, in good standing, with a clean history and no previous incidence of misuse of technology (hacking, cracking, etc.)

• Capable of working in and leading a team of web development professionals

• Must be proficient with modern web programming languages and web technologies

• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills

 

 

Preferred Skills

• Full stack development experience

• Experience with the following:

  • HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP 7.1+, SQL, Git

  • Laravel, CodeIgniter, Handlebars.js, Bootstrap

  • Invision Community forum engine

  • jQuery, Composer, Node.JS, NPM, Webpack, Discord.js

  • Linux (Debian), Nginx, MySQL, Redis, Cron, Bash

  • REST APIs, VATSIM SSO, VATUSA APIs,

  • Cloudflare, G Suite, Adobe Photoshop, GitHub

• Ability to fully manage a VPS

 

How to Apply

Only those who understand the requirements and can make the appropriate commitment should consider applying. Candidates can expect an initial evaluation of their application after which they may be contacted for a comprehensive interview.

 

Applicant must provide a letter of application, a resume, and a letter of recommendation from a manager or a peer with whom the applicant worked with in a relevant position. The letter of application should summarize the applicant’s reasons for wanting to join the BVA Administration Team, compelling evidence to show how the position requirements are met, and how the function will thrive under the applicant’s leadership. Please also include your name, CID, current ARTCC, current rating, and any prior experience.

Applications should be submitted to Clifton Whitten, Air Traffic Manager ([email protected]). Application deadline is 14 August 2022. ARTCC leadership may choose to close the position opening early should an eminently qualified candidate apply and be selected.